
537 W. Melrose
537 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657
| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,359 - $2,027 | Studio - 1 Bed | Studio - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Bath | 320 - 630 sq. ft. |
| View Fees and Policies |
Pricing and Floor Plans
STUD/1BA
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1-BR/1BA
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 1970
- 114 units / 5 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Administrative Fee$400
- Application Fee$75
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
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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Property Highlights
- Air Conditioning In-Unit
- Breakfast Bar
- Bright Sunny Windows
- Individually Controlled AC
- Kingsize Bedrooms
- Mail Room
- Onsite
- On-Site Parking
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Remodeled Kitchen
- Separate Dining Room
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Linen Closet
- Microwave
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Vinyl Flooring
Community Features
- Bicycle Storage
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Online Services
- Storage Space
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Waterfront
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
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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 80, 537 W. Melrose has strong public 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.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Skinner North Elementary School
Grades K-8
Public
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades K-8
Public
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Grades K-8
Public
Nettelhorst Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Lake View High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Payton College Preparatory High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Lane Technical High School
Grades 6-12
Public
Lycee Francais de Chicago
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
DePaul Univ., Lincoln Park
Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi)
Truman College
Drive: 4 min (2 mi)
DeVry University-Illinois
Drive: 6 min (2.8 mi)
Kendall College
Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)
About 537 W. Melrose
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 an apartment community in Chicago, IL
Contact
Chicago, IL 60657
- Sunday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Renter Reviews
For 537 W. Melrose
3.9
2 Ratings & Reviews
6/22/20
Questionable Structure
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.
Review from Apartments.com
6 People Found This Helpful
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!
Review from Apartments.com
24 People Found This Helpful
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