520-28 W. Surf St. Apartments

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520-528 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657

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520-28 W. Surf St.

520-528 W Surf St
Chicago, IL 60657
(708) 741-2578
520-28 W. Surf St. in Chicago, IL - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $1,415-$1,725Pricing
  • 427–600Square Feet

About 520-28 W. Surf St.

HEAT AND HOT WATER ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR RENT!! A beautiful courtyard property located between Broadway and the lake, 520-28 W. Surf St. offers a multitude of unit types including studio, one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. Apartments found here are large and feature hardwood floors, dining rooms (or separate dining areas), dishwashers, laundry facilities, and a nicely landscaped courtyard. Shopping and restaurant options are plentiful on Broadway or Diversey both of which are within one block of the building. Directly to the east is the lakefront. Public transportation options include stops on Broadway, Diversey, or Sheridan Rd. all of which are within easy walking distance. This is Lakeview living at its best!! Schedule a tour today. You'll be glad you did.

520-28 W. Surf St. is located in the Lakeview Neighborhood and 60657 Zip code of Chicago, IL. This community is professionally managed by Realty & Mortgage Co.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

520-28 W. Surf St. offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,415 and having 427–600 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • Studio

    524 Studio

    $1,415

    Studio, 1 Bath, 427 sq ft
    Available Apr 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,415 April 1, 202626-3S427

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Intercom

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Instant Hot Water

    Unit 26-3S Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,415
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,415
  • 1 Bedroom

    526A One Bedroom

    $1,725

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft
    Available Apr 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,725 April 1, 2026526-A1N600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Intercom

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Instant Hot Water

    Unit 526-A1N Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,725
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,725
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 60 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 1924

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$400
Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$75

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Cat

One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$125

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Close to Broadway Shopping
  • Close to Lincoln Park
  • FREE Heat and Hot Water
  • Intercom Entry

On-Site Services

  • Public Transportation
  • Laundry Facilities

Outdoor Features

  • Waterfront
  • Courtyard

Interior Features

  • Intercom

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Instant Hot Water

Living Area Features

  • Dining Room
  • Hardwood Floors
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520-528 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657

Frequently Asked Questions about 520-28 W. Surf St.

Where is 520-28 W. Surf St. located?

520-28 W. Surf St. is located at 520-528 W Surf St near the Lakeview area of Chicago, IL

What is the current rent range at 520-28 W. Surf St.?

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments at 520-28 W. Surf St. currently range from $1,415 to $1,725

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Great Value3.8

    The 520-28 W. Surf St. Apartments are 15.45% cheaper than the average apartment in the Lakeview area, and 27.95% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Lakeview Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,415$1,594-$179-11.2%
    1 Bedroom$1,725$2,147-$422-19.7%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Chicago

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,415$1,943-$528-27.2%
    1 Bedroom$1,725$2,418-$693-28.7%

    Methodology: On 02/19/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 3327 other apartment communities in the immediate area around 520-28 W. Surf St. (Lakeview), and 19806 other apartment communities in Chicago using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 02/19/2026

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Nearby Schools

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools
3252 North Broadway
Public School - Grades PK-8 (625 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
9/10

Lake View High School

Chicago Public Schools
4015 North Ashland Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1417 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away
3/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 520-28 W. Surf St..

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon Drive
1 minute drive / 0.41 miles away

Steppenwolf Theatre

1650 North Halsted Street
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Wrigley Field

1060 W Addison St
4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

2317 N Clark St
1 minute drive / 0.39 miles away

Menards

2601 N Clybourn Ave
5 minute drive / 1.75 miles away

Marshalls

1834 W Fullerton Ave
5 minute drive / 1.76 miles away

Colleges and Universities

DePaul University - Lincoln Park Campus

55 E Jackson
2 minute drive / 0.86 miles away

Moody Bible Institute

820 N LaSalle Blvd
4 minute drive / 2.15 miles away

Kendall College

900 N. North Branch Street
4 minute drive / 2.2 miles away

Groceries

Trader Joe's

667 W Diversey Pky
1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

Jewel-Osco

3531 N Broadway St
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Whole Foods

3628-3650 N Halsted St
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

Hospitals

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago

2900 North Lake Shore Drive
1 minute drive / 0.33 miles away

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

836 West Wellington Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

Thorek Memorial Hospital

850 W Irving Park Rd
5 minute drive / 1.79 miles away

Hotspots

Supernatural Chicago

632 N. Dearborn
5 minute drive / 2.57 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Oak Street Beach

1000 North Lake Shore Drive
4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away

Wendella Boats

400 North Michigan Avenue
6 minute drive / 2.92 miles away

Funhouse Maze

600 E. Grand Avenue
6 minute drive / 3.21 miles away

520-28 W. Surf St. has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Oak Street Beach, Wendella Boats, Funhouse Maze, Millennium Park, and Shedd Aquarium.

Restaurants and Dining

Soprano's Italian Restaurant

2901 N Sheffield Ave
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Margie's Candies

1960 N Western Ave
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away

Dick's Last Resort

435 E Illinois
6 minute drive / 2.96 miles away

Shopping Centers

The Century Shopping Centre

2828 N Clark St
1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

Broadway At Surf

2830-2868 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away

Diversey-Halsted Shopping Center

740 W Diversey Pky
1 minute drive / 0.44 miles away

520-28 W. Surf St. has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Transit Stations

Diversey Station-Purple Line

943 W. Diversey Ave.
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Diversey Station-Brown Line

943 W. Diversey Ave.
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Fullerton Station-Red Line

943 W. Fullerton Ave.
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Chicago Studio Apartments $1,943$575$5,155
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,418$650$8,007
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,942$850$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,735$883$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,571$675$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $8,297$2,196$10,000+
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $17,948$2,475$10,000+

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