542 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657
What This Apartment Offers
One bedroom apartments in vintage courtyard bldg. Rehabbed kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, spacious living area. Heat included! Laundry on-site. Prime Lakeview location with endless shopping, restaurant, and nightlife options just steps away. Short walk to the Lake and CTA. - Presented by Fulton Grace, Chicago IL
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Unit 1BED
12 Month Lease
Apartment Features
- Hardwood Floors
- Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Community Features
- Courtyard
- Laundry Facilities
- Utilities Included
542 W Surf St Unit 1BED is an apartment for rent in Chicago, IL
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
Cats Allowed
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Fee Not Specified
Dogs Allowed
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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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Chicago, IL 60657
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Fairly 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™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Commuter Rail
8 min Drive
Airport
26 min Drive
Airport
25 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
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
French-American School Of Chicago
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| DePaul Univ., Lincoln Park | Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi) |
| Truman College | Drive: 5 min (2.4 mi) |
| Moody Bible Institute | Drive: 5 min (2.7 mi) |
| Kendall College | Drive: 6 min (2.8 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 542 W Surf St Unit 1BED proximity to Broadway At Surf, The Century Shopping Centre, and 3030 North Broadway. Broadway At Surf is 0.2 miles away, and The Century Shopping Centre is within a 4 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 542 W Surf St Unit 1BED has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.5 miles. Transit options include Diversey Station and Wellington Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 542 W Surf St Unit 1BED are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park, and Lincoln Park Zoo.
Airports
Living in Lakeview provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 25 minutes from 542 W Surf St Unit 1BED. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.3 miles away.
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