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544 W. Melrose

544 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,255 - $2,078 Studio - 1 Bed 1 Bath
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Pricing and Floor Plans

STUD/1BA

$1,255 - $1,558
Studio, 1 Bath
300 - 385 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
354
$1,442
300
7/1/26
264
$1,521
300
7/1/26
254
$1,558
300
7/1/26

1-BR/1BA

$1,621 - $2,078
1 Bed, 1 Bath
525 - 615 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
266
$1,948
595
Now
567
$1,942
615
6/1/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1971
  • 92 units / 5 stories

Fees and Policies

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

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
  • Kingsize Bedrooms
  • Kitchen Island
  • Mail Room
  • Onsite
  • On-Site Parking
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Remodeled Kitchen

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Linen Closet
  • Pantry
  • Smoke Free
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Online Services

Map of 544 W. Melrose

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Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable50 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable70 / 100

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Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains
Subway
3 min Drive
Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Union Pacific Northwest Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
25 min Drive
Chicago O'Hare International
Airport
Chicago Midway International
25 min Drive
Chicago Midway International

Moving to Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 544 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, 544 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 544 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 544 W. Melrose. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 16.7 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

10 rating

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Grades K-8

Public

9 rating

Lincoln Elementary School

Grades K-8

Public

8 rating

Skinner North Elementary School

Grades K-8

Public

8 rating

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

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Chicago City Day School

Grades PK-8

Private

8 rating

Payton College Preparatory High School

Grades 9-12

Public

3 rating

Lake View High School

Grades 9-12

Public

8 rating

Lane Technical High School

Grades 6-12

Public

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Lake View Academy

Grades K-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 (2.7 mi)

Kendall College

Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)

About 544 W. Melrose

This 5-story elevator building in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood features spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments. Enjoy bright and sunny windows, large closets, separate dining areas, and individually controlled air conditioning.

The... building's convenient on-site amenities include reserved parking availability, an in-building laundry room, 24-hour emergency maintenance, bike storage, a package receiving room, multiple cable providers and an on-site building maintenance engineer. Cats are welcome with no pet rent and no pet deposit required!

544 W. Melrose is an apartment community in Chicago, IL

Contact

Property Address:
544 W Melrose St,
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone Number: (708) 919-3388
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • 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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