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Mid-Rise Apartment
Lakeview, 738 W Briar Pl | Chicago
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  •  Air Conditioning  
  •  Building Laundry Room  
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot  

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3.0
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1 Review

About this Location

Mariano’s
7 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
156/77 (bus) - 4 min
8 (bus) - 3 min
Lincoln Park
13 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$845+
Studio, 1.5 Baths
$845+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,175+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,795+
Schedule Appointment At
(872) 704-8022
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included
    •  Internet Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room  
  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Minimum Lease Term  
    •  Move-in Fee  
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Hardwood Floors
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Surface Parking Lot  
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 3.0/10, based on 1 renter review Write a review

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Management
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Value
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Social
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Even though the housing itself is "new and modern" The stove barely works, the dishwasher doesnt close, the lights in the kitchen do not work, the cabinet in the bathroom is falling apart, and best of all the toilet is always broken. Modern and new may not always be the best. God forbid you get locked out of your apartment - $75 charge for the college student with no money and already paying steep price to live in moderately safe area out of pocket.

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  • Studio / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 24 Recs

Vegetarian Express
Chicken Hut
Zachi Express
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grocery 2 Recs

Mariano’s
Walmart Supercenter
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 33 Recs

Lakeview Athletic Club
UFC Gym
Fitness 19
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parks 5 Recs

Chicago Lakefront Path
Hamlin Park
Wiggly Field
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coffee 16 Recs

Paciugo Broadway
Intelligentsia Coffee
Paciugo Gelato & Caffe
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About Lakeview

A massive and lively neighborhood, Lakeview offers great shopping, tasty dining options, celebrated pubs and bars, and a host of other entertainment options including live music, comedy shows, and exciting street festivals. Take an excursion to Krista K Boutique for tasteful brands and the latest fa...
Clean
Lively
Easy Commute
Unsafe At Times
Fun Neighborhood
Proximity To Lake
Diverse Population
Median rents in Lakeview
Studio
$
1,250
1 Bedroom
$
1,600
2 Bedroom
$
2,300

Getting around Lakeview


Parking at The Brennan

Surface Parking Lot

Self-park only, Surface parking lot adjacent to building starting at $150/month, Reserved spaces available

Parking Near The Brennan

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Lakeview Reviews

176 reviews
I mostly chose to live in Lakeview because I wanted to be walking distance from the Synagogues. But I really love the area. It's definitely city, but there's still some grass/trees. The main areas are exciting and alive, but the side streets are still pretty quiet. It really has character, and it's got both Wrigleyville for the sports bar scene and the whole Northalsted (previously known as boystown) scene as well. Much more bang for your buck than a streeterville apartment. Depending on where exactly you live you'd either take the train or the bus to streeterville, but either way your commute is probably 30-40 minutes, which isn't so bad. Unless you have a car, in which case your commute is more like 10-15 minutes
With COVID, I haven't been out much but I love Lakeview's access to the lake front and restaurants. Unlike Woodlawn, where I used to live, there are plenty of grocery stores within walking distance (10 minutes or less). In the fall and spring, I can also bike down the lake front path to school, which is a really pretty and relaxed way to commute.
Lake view is an excellent neighborhood to be a young professional. Easy access to downtown if you work there, yet has the neighborhood feel that separates work from home.
Quieter / more family oriented neighborhood but still with plenty of bars/restaurants in walking distance.
Great place to live and easy commute to Streeterville. Lots of green space, restaurants, and safe.
My wife and I couldn't imagine living in any neighborhood other than Lakeview.
The main reason we moved here was the neighborhood. Broadway, Clark, Diversey and Belmont are all within walking distance and offer all of the shops, restaurants, bars and grocery stores you could need. It really is in a prime, unbeatable location. Not to mention it's a block from Lake Michigan and walking distance to Lincoln Park and a short bike ride from Montrose Beach.
My street and neighborhood are usually fairly quiet. Sundays seem to be the going out day in the neighborhood but it isn't disruptive to my every day life. Overall it seems like a very safe area and being a young woman living alone, that is very important. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

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