640 Briar

640 W Briar St, Chicago, IL 60657

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,170
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Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
400 sq ft

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Studio

$1,170
Studio, 1 Bath
400 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
640-105
$1,170
400
Nov. 1
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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1927
  • 38 units3 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

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
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Property Highlights

  • Bike Room
  • Carpeting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Large Closets

Apartment Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Window Coverings

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Recycling
  • Utilities Included
  • Walk-Up

Map of 640 Briar

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Fairly drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Subway

3 min Walk

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") CTA

Subway

1 min Drive

Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") CTA

Subway

1 min Drive

Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") CTA

Subway

1 min Drive

Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") CTA

Subway

2 min Drive

Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L") CTA

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Airport

Chicago Midway International

25 min Drive

Chicago Midway International

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

24 min Drive

ORD

Moving to Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 640 Briar proximity to Broadway Street Center, The Pointe At Clark Street, and 3030 North Broadway. Broadway Street Center is 0.3 miles away, and The Pointe At Clark Street is within a 5 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 640 Briar has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.2 miles. Transit options include Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines) and Wellington Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 640 Briar 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 Midway International, located just 25 minutes from 640 Briar. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.8 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

Not rated

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Lake View High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Hope College Prep High School

Grades 9-11

Public

Not rated

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 (1.5 mi)
Truman College Drive: 5 min (2.2 mi)
DeVry University-Illinois Drive: 6 min (2.6 mi)
Kendall College Drive: 6 min (3 mi)

About 640 Briar

Lively Neighborhood, Walk-in Closets, Parking On-site (Extra charge monthly)

640 W. Briar is a distinctive vintage three-story walk up building built in 1920 and offers comfortable and affordable apartments. An ideal location, 640 sits one block
… south of Belmont between Halsted and Broadway in one of Chicago's most interesting, eclectic neighborhoods, offering numerous shops, cafes, bookstores, and restaurants within walking distance. The apartments are rehabbed efficiency studios ideal for people with an active lifestyle. Parking is available on site, and with all utilities included, the residents pay only cable/internet with the rent. 640 makes living simple and affordable in a great neighborhood!
We have limited updated units with new kitchens, bathrooms and flooring.

Walking Distance To:
Lakefront beaches
Wrigley Field
Shopping/entertainment/restaurants on Broadway Avenue
Belmont "L" Stop (Red, Purple & Brown lines from Belmont, transfers to Blue, Green & Orange lines)
Ten minutes to the Magnificent Mile, seven minutes to the Loop.

640 Briar is an apartment community in Chicago, IL

Contact

Property Address:
640 W Briar St,
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone Number: (773) 248-9936
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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