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Pricing and Floor Plans
STUD/1BA
$1,306 - $1,513
Studio, 1 Bath
, 320 - 395 Sq. Ft.
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5 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
346
$1,484
320 Sq. Ft.
Now
439
$1,484
336 Sq. Ft.
Now
546
$1,484
320 Sq. Ft.
Now
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The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$75
Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee
$400
Covered
Cats
Cats Allowed
Max of 2
Comments
No Pet Fees
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Property Highlights
537 W. Melrose is nestled between Lake Shore Drive and Broadway Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood. Inside this charming elevator building there are spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, ample storage space, separate dining areas, bright sunny windows, and individually controlled air conditioning.
The building is cat-friendly with no pet rent or pet deposit required! On-site amenities include: reserved parking, a laundry room, 24-hour emergency maintenance, bike storage, a package receiving room and multiple cable providers.
Nearby are an array of grocery stores, athletic clubs, and dry cleaners as well as restaurants and popular bars. For nature, the building is near Lake Michigan, Belmont Harbor, and Chicago's Lakefront Trail.
Remodeled Bathroom
Onsite
Remodeled Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Mail Room
On-Site Parking
Air Conditioning In-Unit
Bright Sunny Windows
Individually Controlled AC
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Dining Room
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
High Speed Internet Access
Intercom
Kitchen
Large Bedrooms
Linen Closet
Oven
Pantry
Range
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Stainless Steel Appliances
Tub/Shower
Vinyl Flooring
Window Coverings
Community Features
Bicycle Storage
Controlled Access
Elevator
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Online Services
Package Service
Public Transportation
Recycling
Walking/Biking Trails
Area Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise96 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit82 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable89 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active69 / 100
Transit
Subway
Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines)
1 min Drive
Subway
Wellington Station
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Clybourn Station
7 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Ravenswood Station
7 min Drive
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
25 min Drive
Airport
Chicago Midway International
25 min Drive
Moving to Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 537 W. Melrose proximity to European Walk Shopping Center, Broadway Street Center, and 3030 North Broadway. European Walk Shopping Center is 0.1 miles away, and Broadway Street Center is within a 3 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 82, 537 W. Melrose has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.1 miles. Transit options include Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines) and Wellington Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 537 W. Melrose are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park, and Lincoln Park Zoo.
Airports
Living in Lakeview provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 25 minutes from 537 W. Melrose. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 16.7 miles away.
Property Details
537 W. Melrose is nestled between Lake Shore Drive and Broadway Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood. Inside this charming elevator building there are spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, ample storage space,... separate dining areas, bright sunny windows, and individually controlled air conditioning.
The building is cat-friendly with no pet rent or pet deposit required! On-site amenities include: reserved parking, a laundry room, 24-hour emergency maintenance, bike storage, a package receiving room and multiple cable providers.
Nearby are an array of grocery stores, athletic clubs, and dry cleaners as well as restaurants and popular bars. For nature, the building is near Lake Michigan, Belmont Harbor, and Chicago's Lakefront Trail.
537 W. Melrose is nestled between Lake Shore Drive and Broadway Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood. Inside this charming elevator building there are spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, ample storage space, separate dining areas, bright sunny windows, and individually controlled air conditioning.
The building is cat-friendly with no pet rent or pet deposit required! On-site amenities include: reserved parking, a laundry room, 24-hour emergency maintenance, bike storage, a package receiving room and multiple cable providers.
Nearby are an array of grocery stores, athletic clubs, and dry cleaners as well as restaurants and popular bars. For nature, the building is near Lake Michigan, Belmont Harbor, and Chicago's Lakefront Trail.
537 W. Melrose is located in Chicago, IL in the 60657 zip code.
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Property Address: 537 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657
I live in a 1bd, and although the living room and bedroom are nice, the walls/floors/ceilings in this building are questionable to say the least. There is a part of my apartment which physically slopes down a noticeable amount, and in fact, I've noticed the entire apartment is actually slightly uneven. The sound bleed from doors and walls/ceiling are immense; I can hear people talking upstairs/ watching tv through the ceiling often over my own conversations/ tv (same goes for next door). The... elevators are concerningly broken (no buttons light, it goes up instead of down, the doors will shutter, etc). I have found only a small portion of the apartment that doesn't squeak when even I walk (I'm only 120lbs). The electrical is a danger, several switches and outlets have sparked or simply no longer work. THE BEST: there is a fist-sized hole above my shower, and maintenance shrugged it off saying "they fill it when you move out anyways," so for going on 6mos now drywall and water from upstairs (and rain) have been leaking into my shower. Icing: the kitchen has space, but it is closed off meaning it is walled in with no access to natural light and it gets HOT and LOUD; and the gas stove is "iffy" to say the least.
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7/31/15
Spacious, Friendly and Faster than Jimmy Johns
Currently live in a 1 bedroom apartment on the top floor. Bedroom is large with a wall length closet space (plenty of room for 2 people). Kitchen has a decent amount of counter space and to side is plenty of room for a table and 4 chairs. The living room area is very large (enough room for 2 couches, rocking chair, TV, and coffee table). There are two air conditioners (one in the bedroom and one in the living room space, so temperature control is not an issue). The building manager is very... nice and quicker than Jimmy Johns to respond to your questions, concerns, maintenance issues, etc. Overall, it has been a great experience living in this building!
