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South Loop, 780 S Federal St | Chicago
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  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Bicycle Storage
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Dry Cleaners in the Annex
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets

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8.0
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7 Reviews

About this Location

Mariano’s
8 min via 24 (bus)
Red Line (metro) - 11 min
Blue Line (metro) - 11 min
Grant Park
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,450+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,695+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,550+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,100+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,500+
Schedule Appointment At
(872) 704-8022
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Conference Room
    •  Dry Cleaners in the Annex
  • Kitchen

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

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bicycle Storage
    •  Parking Garage
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 8.0/10, based on 7 renter reviews Write a review

9.6
Location
7.3
Amenities
7.9
Management
8.0
Value
8.0
Social
9.3
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Printers Square reviews and highlights

  • parking is very expensive
  • near Grant Park, gyms, stores, and some bars
  • quiet, well managed, and well maintained
  • units are large and filled with light
  • old building
  • just a few minutes to the bus stop
  • rent is affordable for the location
  • you cannot beat the location
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Great Building in Printers Row

I love my building. It's quiet, well managed, and excellently maintained. The main elevators are nice and work well, and there is a freight elevator in the back for larger items, pets, and moving. It's conveniently located next to the laundry room too!

My apartment is a great value for the neighborhood. I'm also paying about as much as I would have been paying in Regents if I stayed there

The apartment itself is spacious. It has huge windows that open almost all the way. Each unit has its own ac/heat and water heater, so you can control the temperature yourself (which is really nice). Units will differ in appearance because they are individually owned condos.

The gym is small, but well maintained and with a good amount of equipment. It's never very crowded, so it's not hard to workout.

The dry cleaner holds packages for you, which is very nice.

Printers Row is a great place to live, and really convenient to the law school. The 2 bus has a stop at harrison and state and balbo and state, so it's a 3-4 walk from my unit door to bus stop.

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Awesome!!

Great area with friendly neighbors. Rent is affordable for the location. Wish parking was included. We have to pay $200 for a spot one block away that isn't covered. No one is above us, which is nice. Dog friendly is a huge plus! Steps away from the red line

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Convenient Printers Row Condos

Units are large and neighbors are quiet. Not ideal for college students; this is a quiet building where most people own their units and are respectful of neighbors. Parking is located below the building for an additional fee. Windows are large and produce lots of sunlight if your unit is on the south side. Each unit has its own storage unit on the same floor.

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Good price, mediocre management, wonderful location

I rent and although the price has been steadily rising (same apartment over the last 5 years from 1700 to now 2000) it is still a bargain for this area. It's surrounded by walking distance restaurants, only problem is less-than-attentive management.

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Quiet and comfortable; no outdoor space

Condo association is good and friendly. Neighbors are quiet and friendly. None of the condos have any outdoor space but there are two parks nearby where residents grill out and a dog park. No in-unit washer/dryers but a large laundry facility on first floor. Parking is valet only and very expensive. I would recommend renting a monthly space in one of the surrounding lots, rather than the one below the building. Overall, it is an excellent location, not too busy most of the time and within walking distance to Target, Trader Joes, Icon Theatre, the Loop, Metra, etc. You cannot beat the location.

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Living in Printer's Row

Great old building with TONS of room. Windows are big and bulky and kind of hard to open, but are large and filled with light! Everyone on the floor is very nice and most of them own. Allowing pets is great, big and small. Rent is reasonable for the area, Carpet needs changed ASAP

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Great location, unit quality depends on the landlord

Since this is a condo building, the individual unit quality and value will depend on the unit owner. The location is great - near Grant Park, gyms, stores and some bars. A lot is happening in the South Loop and the location will only improve, but rents will surely rise with that. The building management is alright, but there are fees for everything (including moving out, which is ridiculous). There is no doorman, but sometimes third party security hired to wander the building at night.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 32 Recs

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Devil Dawgs
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grocery 3 Recs

Trader Joe’s
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convenience 1 Rec

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fitness 34 Recs

105F Chicago’s Original Hot Yoga
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parks 8 Recs

Roosevelt Park
Dearborn Park
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coffee 12 Recs

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About South Loop

Filled with attractive parks and magnificent historical landmarks, South Loop is a place for everyone. From music at Chicago Blues Festivals to history at Field Museums and Adler Planetarium, this neighborhood encompasses a rich cultural diversity.
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Clean
Walkable
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Pet Friendly
Good Location
Noisy at Times
Median rents in South Loop
Studio
$
1,750
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
2,500

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South Loop Reviews

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As a single woman it was very important for me to live in an area that was safe given that the medical school schedule will require me to come home at night. Also it gives me great peace of mind to live in a building with doormen 24/7 in case anything were to happen. However, this has come at at a great cost.
Quite a number of nice bars and restaurants within walking distance. Groceries also (Target, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods about 15 minutes by foot; small local shop about 3 mins). Bus stop to go to the university about 10 mins away (number 2, Hyde Park Express).
I really like South Loop. It is definitely an older crowd (young 30s and up) which suited me better - it has families and schools but still feels close to downtown which I really enjoy. Lots going on close by and lots of grocery stores too.
South Loop is quieter than the Loop, but you will get more space. Ideal for parents, people with partners that work remotely, or people looking for more space for their money. Outside of Bears games, has far fewer tourists to deal with than the Loop.
Across Michigan Ave from Grant Park. 10-minute walk from the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and Soldier Field.
Roosevelt station is very close by and incredibly convenient if you don't mind taking the train or buses, but it is a transit hub, so expect increased numbers and variety of people.
Not far from the rest of the Loop, and you can still easily make your way north for study groups and social events.
I literally love living in the south loop. I can walk practically anywhere
less of a tourist trap than streeterville, still downtown atmosphere. There's a cozy little neighborhood full of townhouses that's nice for a walk.
Pros: Central to all major forms of transport, proximity to downtown, museums, and activities

Cons: Proximity to all major inbound train tracks increases the noise level. Proximity to Roosevelt Road which is high-traffic, treeless, and not bike-friendly.
It's a fine location. Not great, not horrible. I like a lot of other neighborhoods better but this is closer to school.

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