537 W. Melrose
537 W Melrose St,
Chicago,
IL
60657
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Monthly Rent
$1,354 - $1,478
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Bedrooms
Studio bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
320 - 395 sq ft
Living in an amazing apartment shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on price or location, and at 537 W. Melrose, you won’t have to. This building is nestled between Lake Michigan and Broadway Avenue, which is the central hub of the Lakeview neighborhood. Inside this charming elevator building you will find spacious, light-filled studio and one-bedroom apartments with desirable floorplans. Everything you need is minutes away, from grocery stores, athletic clubs, and dry cleaners to restaurants and popular bars. You’ll be steps away from Lake Michigan, Belmont Harbor, and 18.5 miles of lake shore paths to run on.
Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and 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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Administrative Fee$400
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Application Fee$75
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
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Weight limit--
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:No Pet Fees
- Parking
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CoveredMin Fee: Alley; Max Fee: Covered$170 - $210/moAssigned Parking
Details
Lease Options
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12-15 Months
Property Information
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Built in 1970
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114 units/5 stories
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About 537 W. Melrose
Living in an amazing apartment shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on price or location, and at 537 W. Melrose, you won’t have to. This building is nestled between Lake Michigan and Broadway Avenue, which is the central hub of the Lakeview neighborhood. Inside this charming elevator building you will find spacious, light-filled studio and one-bedroom apartments with desirable floorplans. Everything you need is minutes away, from grocery stores, athletic clubs, and dry cleaners to restaurants and popular bars. You’ll be steps away from Lake Michigan, Belmont Harbor, and 18.5 miles of lake shore paths to run on.
537 W. Melrose is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60657 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Controlled Access
Recycling
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Online Services
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Bicycle Storage
- Walking/Biking Trails
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Online Services
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Bicycle Storage
- Walking/Biking Trails
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Belmont, located 0.6 mile from 537 W. Melrose. 537 W. Melrose is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.0 miles or 25 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 16.7 miles or 26 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 5.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 25 min | 15.0 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 26 min | 16.7 mi |
Time and distance from 537 W. Melrose.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Notebaert Nature Museum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Lincoln Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Lincoln Park Zoo
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Oz Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Wrightwood Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 33 min | 22.6 mi |
Property Ratings at 537 W. Melrose
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.
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!
537 W. Melrose Photos
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537 W. Melrose
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537 W. Melrose - 1 BD Living Room
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537 W. Melrose has studios available with rent ranges from $1,354/mo. to $1,478/mo.
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537 W. Melrose is in Lakeview in the city of Chicago. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.4 mile of the property. Five parks are within 2.2 miles, including Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park, and Lincoln Park Zoo.
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537 W Melrose St
Chicago, IL 60657