544 W. Melrose
544 W Melrose St,
Chicago,
IL
60657
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Monthly Rent
$1,255 - $2,068
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Bedrooms
Studio - 1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
300 - 615 sq ft
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Elevator
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 263price $1,459square feet 300availibility Now
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Unit 265price $1,499square feet 300availibility Now
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Unit 151price $1,335square feet 300availibility Apr 1
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Unit 561price $1,904square feet 595availibility Apr 1
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Unit 266price $1,948square feet 595availibility Apr 1
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Unit 268price $1,978square feet 615availibility Apr 1
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Unit 263price $1,459square feet 300availibility Now
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Unit 265price $1,499square feet 300availibility Now
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Unit 151price $1,335square feet 300availibility Apr 1
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Unit 561price $1,904square feet 595availibility Apr 1
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Unit 266price $1,948square feet 595availibility Apr 1
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Unit 268price $1,978square feet 615availibility Apr 1
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$75
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$400
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Due at Application
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Cats
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Allowed
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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.
Details
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 1971
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92 units/5 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
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 located in Cook County and the 60657 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bright Sunny Windows
- Kingsize Bedrooms
- Air Conditioning In-Unit
- Mail Room
- Onsite
- Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen Island
- On-Site Parking
- Breakfast Bar
- Remodeled Kitchen
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Bicycle Storage
Maintenance on site
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Online Services
- Elevator
- Bicycle Storage
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Linen Closet
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Learn more about living in ChicagoCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lakeview | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,367 | $1,609 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,922 | $1,992 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,674 | $2,507 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,734 | $3,011 |
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Online Services
- Elevator
- Bicycle Storage
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bright Sunny Windows
- Kingsize Bedrooms
- Air Conditioning In-Unit
- Mail Room
- Onsite
- Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen Island
- On-Site Parking
- Breakfast Bar
- Remodeled Kitchen
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Linen Closet
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines), located 0.6 mile from 544 W. Melrose. 544 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 25 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 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: | 25 min | 16.7 mi |
Time and distance from 544 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 | 0.3 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: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 33 min | 22.6 mi |
544 W. Melrose Photos
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STUD Living Area
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1BR, 1BA - 600SF
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1-BR/1BA Living and Dining
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STUD Kitchen
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1-BR/1BA Living Area
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1-BR/1BA Bedroom
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Building Exterior Entrance
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Building Exterior Street
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Building Entrance
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While 544 W. Melrose does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Contact this property for parking details.
544 W. Melrose has studios to one-bedroom with rent ranges from $1,255/mo. to $2,068/mo.
Yes, 544 W. Melrose welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,255 for a studio, you would need to earn about $50,200 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
544 W. Melrose is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,255.
Yes! 544 W. Melrose offers 3 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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544 W Melrose St
Chicago, IL 60657
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