Illinois Cook County Chicago West Loop Vanguard Lofts

Vanguard Lofts

1250 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607

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Vanguard Lofts

Highlights

Bike-Friendly Area
Walking/Biking Trails
Elevator
Balcony
Views
Hardwood Floors

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds	Baths	Average SF	Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	—	Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba	—	Not Available

Fees and Policies

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Details

Property Information

Built in 1930
100 units/7 stories

About Vanguard Lofts

Vanguard Lofts offers a blend of quality and design. You'll find this community on W Van Buren St in the West Loop area of Chicago. The leasing staff is excited to help you find your perfect home. At Vanguard Lofts you're home.

Vanguard Lofts is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60607 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Elevator

24 Hour Access

Bicycle Storage

Walking/Biking Trails

24 Hour Access
Public Transportation
Elevator
Storage Space
Bicycle Storage
Walking/Biking Trails

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Freezer
Hardwood Floors
Views
Balcony

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Neighborhood

Chicago’s West Loop has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting areas to eat, drink, and experience the city's best, so it’s no wonder locals are envious of anyone who gets to call this neighborhood home. Where industrial warehouses once stood, swanky high-rise apartments and condos now provide unbeatable views of the river and the city skyline. West Loop's convenient central location puts renters within walking distance of Downtown, Little Italy, and the Medical District. Numerous bus and rail lines passing through make it easy to commute anywhere in the city.

West Loop locals enjoy a mind-boggling selection of restaurants, bars, specialty grocery stores, art galleries, and performance venues. The mix of modern and classical architecture combined with the various public art installations reflects the neighborhood’s unique historic and creative influences, and a distinctive European flair permeates the whole environment.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	540 Sq Ft	$1,300	$2,398	$7,330
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	733 Sq Ft	$1,300	$2,953	$9,450
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1129 Sq Ft	$1,470	$4,138	$15,021
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1569-1572 Sq Ft	$1,065	$6,679	$38,481
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	1439 Sq Ft	$1,040	$3,347	$77,776

Amenities

24 Hour Access
Public Transportation
Elevator
Storage Space
Bicycle Storage
Walking/Biking Trails

High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower

Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Freezer
Hardwood Floors
Views
Balcony

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Ill. at Chicago	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Rush University	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Malcolm X College	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
The Ill. Inst. of Art, Chicago	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

Vanguard Lofts is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Univ. of Ill. at Chicago. It is also near Rush University and Malcolm X College.

Schools

Skinner Elementary School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

976 Students

Attendance Zone

Crane Technical Prep High School

Public High School

Grades 11-12

57 Students

Attendance Zone

Wells Community Academy High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

353 Students

Attendance Zone

Montessori Academy Of Chicago

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

335 Students

Nearby

Intercultural Montessori Language School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

226 Students

Nearby

St. Ignatius College Prep

Private High School

Grades 9-12

1,373 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include Illinois Medical District, located 0.8 mile from Vanguard Lofts. Vanguard Lofts is near Chicago Midway International, located 9.5 miles or 17 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 17.7 miles or 27 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Illinois Medical District	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Polk Station	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Morgan	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi
Uic-Halsted Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Racine Station	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Chicago Union Station	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center	Drive:	2 min	1.4 mi
Chicago Lasalle Station	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Halsted Station	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Western Avenue Station (Md-N/Md-W/Ncs)	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	17 min	9.5 mi
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	27 min	17.7 mi

Walkability Near Vanguard Lofts

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Vanguard Lofts.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Shops At Emerald	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Ashland & Roosevelt	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
University Village	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi

Vanguard Lofts has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Alliance for the Great Lakes	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Openlands	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Grant Park	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Millennium Park	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Field Museum of Natural History	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi

Vanguard Lofts has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Alliance for the Great Lakes, Openlands, and Grant Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Rush University Medical Center	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
University of Illinois Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi

Vanguard Lofts has 3 hospitals within 1.1 miles, the nearest is Rush University Medical Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	36 min	25.3 mi

Vanguard Lofts is 25.3 miles and a 36 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.

Property Ratings at Vanguard Lofts

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8/27/15

Lofts of West Loop

The move to the West Loop from the local (and tended-to-be-overpriced) neighborhood of Lincoln Park has been a dream, and mostly to blame for my undeniable love for the Van Buren Lofts. Spacious, clean, modern - all adjectives I'd describe the units within the building. It's dog friendly, parking accessible, and just a few blocks south of Randolph and other awesome food and drink spots. One negative? It's close to the highway, which could be a turnoff. Otherwise, it's a full 5 stars.