I work at Northwestern and lived in Evanston for awhile. It's a nice community, but I wanted to experience Chicago city life a little more. That's why I moved to the Lakeview/ Lincoln Park area. I didn't really know what to expect at first, but only after a month living here, I can say it is amazing.
I was able to get this apartment at a relatively low monthly rent, given the quality of the area and the apartment itself. That's all thanks to a really good apartment finding agent, Jeff, who
...works for Planned Property Management (PPM). He really knew what he was doing and got us a great price. It seems to be a theme with this company - well trained knowledgeable employees. The on site maintainence man is friendly and responsive.
The inside of my apartment is plesant and spacious. It's a one bedroom. The kitchen is right near the door - it's easy access when buying groceries. The large L-shaped living room can accommodate 2 couches, a TV entertainment system, a few bookshelves / end tables, and a dining room table. There was new carpet and brand new appliances. There are no issues with the hot water or water pressure.
Living here, there's always something fun to do. I am minutes away from the beautiful lake front, with trails and a short walk to the zoo. There's so many places to eat, and I have yet to be disappointed. I could eat at a different place 2-3 times a week for a year, and I think I wouldn't run out of new places or get bored.
Commuting to Northwestern is a breeze too. I can easily hop on the "El" train purple line express and be here in 30-40 minutes. Getting downtown is super easy too; there's a bus stop right outside the door.
If I had one complaint, it would be the parking situation. It is very hard to find street parking in the city p, this close to Wrigley field. There are parking spots at the apartment complex, but they are too expensive and too small. It is too difficult to park the car when other cars are present in adjacent spots. The solution is to not own a car - you really don't need one living in the city. I sold mine a week after moving here and it's been a major relief.
Annual fee to register your pet with the property and maintain your pet's profile on file. Required per pet, maximum two pets.