- Bedrooms
- 1 Bed1 Bed
- Bathrooms
- 1 Bath1 Bath
Pricing and Floor Plans
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 1928
- 147 units10 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
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Application Fee Per Applicant$75
No Parking Available.
Cats Allowed
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Cats Allowed
0 lbs. Weight Limit
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Apartment Features
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Microwave
- Range
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Walk-In Closets
Community Features
- Bicycle Storage
- Courtyard
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Online Services
- Utilities Included
Map of 18 E. Elm
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Exceptional public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Busy
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
6 min Walk
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Airport
21 min Drive
Airport
26 min Drive
Moving to Gold Coast, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 18 E. Elm proximity to 840 N Michigan Shops, Old Town Square, and Piper's Alley. 840 N Michigan Shops is 0.6 miles away, and Old Town Square is within a 13 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Gold Coast is exceptional public transit. Within 2.5 miles of 18 E. Elm, you’ll find Clark/Division Station, Chicago Avenue Station (Red Line), and Grand Avenue Station (Red Line).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 18 E. Elm are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Lake Shore Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Lincoln Park.
Airports
Living in Gold Coast provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 22 minutes from 18 E. Elm. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.7 miles away.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Bright Horizons at The Atrium
Grades PK-5
Private
Ogden Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
Grades PK-8
Public
Lincoln Park High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Payton College Preparatory High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Cornerstone Academy
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Loyola University, Water Tower | Walk: 9 min (0.5 mi) |
| Moody Bible Institute | Walk: 12 min (0.6 mi) |
| Northwestern Univ., Chicago | Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi) |
| The Chicago School | Drive: 3 min (1.4 mi) |
About 18 E. Elm
A short stroll from the Magnificent Mile and fabled State and Rush Streets, a turn-of-the-20th-century hotel has been transformed into a classic Chicago rental. Inside, your beautifully rehabbed downtown apartment awaits, just upstairs from the lobby… where a movie scene with starlet Jennifer Aniston was filmed. A sneak preview of your new place...hardwood floors, large walk-in closets, new appliances including dishwasher and microwave, and the great perks of complimentary amenities such as internet. Other lifestyle essentials you’ll have include an on-site laundry, fitness center and secure bike storage room, all of it just two blocks from public transit and minutes from OakStreetBeach. Live in bliss at your fabulous Goldcoast Apartment!
A short stroll from the Magnificent Mile and fabled State and Rush Streets, a turn-of-the-20th-century hotel has been transformed into a classic Chicago rental. Inside, your beautifully rehabbed downtown apartment awaits, just upstairs from the lobby where a movie scene with starlet Jennifer Aniston was filmed. A sneak preview of your new place...hardwood floors, large walk-in closets, new appliances including dishwasher and microwave, and the great perks of complimentary amenities such as internet. Other lifestyle essentials you’ll have include an on-site laundry, fitness center and secure bike storage room, all of it just two blocks from public transit and minutes from OakStreetBeach. Live in bliss at your fabulous Goldcoast Apartment!
18 E. Elm is an apartment community in Chicago, IL
Renter Reviews
For 18 E. Elm
7 Ratings & Reviews
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6/8/23
Lackluster security
I had an incident where I came home on a Sunday, when no security is on duty, and a half naked drunk/high fat woman was on the elevator and not leaving. I spent over 40 minutes waiting for an ambulance and trying to talk to her to see what was wrong until she eventually got out of the elevator, gave me very uncomfortable comments and looks, and went up the stairwell to who knows where. Ambulance arrived a little bit later but we don’t know where she went.
Someone also broke into the buildings… main doors, broke into the bike room, and managed to steal my $5,000 bike at 5AM. The camera that is supposed to watch the bike room isn’t even operational according to management. I was able to track my bike down because I had AirTags in it but not in time unfortunately. It was completely destroyed and I had no insurance on it. I see why there’s a note saying management isn’t responsible for loss or stolen property because clearly this is something that has happened before. So if you care about security I wouldn’t recommend this building. The main “overnight” (5pm-12am or so) guard is a nice guy, but an incredibly heavy sleeper it’s almost funny.
Personally I regret living here. Felt some type of reassurance seeing a camera watching the bike room on my initial walk through so to be told it wasn’t even connected to the new system really annoyed me.
Get a sound proof blanket for your door as well, especially if it’s a studio. You won’t hear anything from anyone else in your apartment but you can hear almost everything in the halls.Review from Apartments.com
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