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- Additional Storage Available
- Air Conditioning
- Bike Storage
- Controlled Access
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry
- Parking Nearby
- Pet Friendly
- Private Balconies
- Stainless Steel Appliances
About this Location
Mariano’s
7 min walk
7 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
In a quiet
neighborhood
neighborhood
Lincoln Park
6 min walk
6 min walk
156/77 (bus) - 3 min
36 (bus) - 3 min
36 (bus) - 3 min
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Bath Tubs
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Elevators
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Basic Cable Included
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Heat Included
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Water Included
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Garbage Disposal
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stove & Oven
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Landscape
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Courtyard
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Ceiling Fans
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Hardwood Floors
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Large Windows
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Parking & Transportation
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Bike Storage
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Parking Nearby
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Security & Maintenance
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Controlled Access
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Storage
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Additional Storage Available
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View
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Private Balconies
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Overall rating 8.0/10, based on 1 renter review Write a review
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Location
3.0
Amenities
10
Management
8.0
Value
5.0
Social
8.0
Safety
8
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My apartment is nothing special and there aren't many amenities to the building besides the laundry room, but for the price, this place is great. Amazing location, great engineer and mostly quiet community. People aren't so social, but I don't mind that. Sometimes I wonder if there is a building-wide fire alarm system (I know there's smoke detectors, but I haven't seen pull stations or alarms), but otherwise it seems safe. Any time I have a problem, which is never, the engineer does a great job of responding quick.
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Reviewed by
Adam R
Jan. 6, 2016
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1 bed / 1 bath
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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...
Median rents in Lakeview
Studio
$
1,250
1 Bedroom
$
1,600
2 Bedroom
$
2,300
Getting around Lakeview
156/77 (bus)
3 min
36 (bus)
3 min
135/146 (bus)
7 min
22 (bus)
10 min
Parking Near 544 West Melrose
No parking is available at 544 West Melrose, but there is parking nearby.
Hawthorne House Garage
11 min
$175 / month
2960 N. Lake Shore Dr. - Valet
12 min
$225 / month
Alley Entrance - 3730 N. Lake Shore Dr. Lot
20 min
$275 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.
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.