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537 W. Melrose Apartments

537 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657

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537 W. Melrose

537 W Melrose St
Chicago, IL 60657
537 W. Melrose in Chicago, IL - Building Photo
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  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • 320–630 Square Feet

About 537 W. Melrose

537 W. Melrose combines stainless steel kitchens, king-sized bedrooms, and a 95/100 Walk Score on one of Lakeview's most desirable residential streets. Restaurants, bars, cafes, music venues, and the Lakefront Trail are steps away, with easy CTA connections to Wrigleyville and the Loop. Apartments feature remodeled kitchens with stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, breakfast bars, separate dining areas, hardwood or designer-plank flooring, ample storage space, and individually controlled air conditioning. Covered and uncovered parking and bicycle storage on-site. Cats live free -- no pet rent or pet deposit required. Schedule your tour with PPM today. *Select features vary by unit.

537 W. Melrose is located in the Lakeview Neighborhood and 60657 Zip code of Chicago, IL.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Air Conditioning In-Unit
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Bright Sunny Windows
  • Individually Controlled AC
  • Kingsize Bedrooms
  • Mail Room
  • Onsite
  • On-Site Parking
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Remodeled Kitchen
  • Separate Dining Room

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Monday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am–4:00 pm

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    STUD/1BA

    Studio, 1 Bath, 320-395 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableSTUD/1BA320-395 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Living Space

    • Hardwood Floors
    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Breakfast Bar
    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Individually Controlled AC
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 395 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableStudio395 sq ft
  • 1 Bedroom

    1-BR/1BA

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 570-630 sq ft
    Available Aug 1

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    August 1, 2026131630
    August 1, 2026432600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Granite Countertops
    • Microwave
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Living Space

    • Hardwood Floors
    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Individually Controlled AC
    • Kingsize Bedrooms
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen
    • Separate Dining Room

    Unit 131 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Living Space

    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Individually Controlled AC
    • Kingsize Bedrooms
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen
    • Separate Dining Room

    Unit 432 Amenities and Features

    Living Space

    • Linen Closet

    Unique Features

    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Individually Controlled AC
    • Kingsize Bedrooms
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen
    • Separate Dining Room

    One Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableOne Bedroom600 sq ft
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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.

Property Information

  • 114 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 1970

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.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$75.00
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiNon-refundable fee to cover administrative costs associated with your move-in. Amount varies by unit type: Studios – $300; One & Two Bedrooms – $400. Charged per unit. Charged Per Unit.$300-$400

Utilities

Utility - ElectriciMonthly electric service billed directly to you by the third-party utility provider. Amount varies based on usage. Charged Per Unit. Payable to Third Party.Varies/mo
Utility - GasiMonthly share of property gas costs allocated based on your unit size. Amount varies. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Utility - Storm wateriMonthly stormwater fee allocated equally across all units in the building. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Valet TrashiMonthly share of building-wide trash removal costs, allocated equally across all units. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Utility - Water/SeweriMonthly sewer / wastewater charge based on the number of occupants in your unit. Amount varies. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Utility - WateriMonthly water charge based on the number of occupants in your unit. Amount varies. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Utility Billing Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$5.48/mo
Renter's InsuranceiRequired liability insurance obtained through a provider of your choice and paid directly to them. Minimum liability coverage of $40,000 required. Cost varies by provider and coverage selections. Charged per unit.Varies/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Situational Fees

Lockout Assistance FeeiIf you're ever locked out, a staff member is available to restore access to your unit. This fee applies per occurrence. Charged per unit.$75.00/per occurrence
Lost Key & Lock Change FeeiCharged per unit.$150.00/per occurrence

Parking Fees

Parking
Parking FeeiCharged Per Vehicle.$200-$210/mo
Comments:

Monthly parking fee. Options range from uncovered, non-gated parking space (lower rate) to covered, non-gated parking space (higher rate). Contact the leasing team for availability.

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats
Allowed

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

Map

537 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657

Renters Reviews and Ratings

2.5
2 Renters Reviews

Questionable Structure

June 16, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
I live in a 1bd, and although the living room and bedroom are nice, the walls/floors/ceilings in this building are questionable to say the least. There is a part of my apartment which physically slopes down a noticeable amount, and in fact, I've noticed the entire apartment is actually slightly uneven. The sound bleed from doors and walls/ceiling are immense; I can hear people talking upstairs/ watching tv through the ceiling often over my own conversations/ tv (same goes for next door). The ...
elevators are concerningly broken (no buttons light, it goes up instead of down, the doors will shutter, etc). I have found only a small portion of the apartment that doesn't squeak when even I walk (I'm only 120lbs). The electrical is a danger, several switches and outlets have sparked or simply no longer work. THE BEST: there is a fist-sized hole above my shower, and maintenance shrugged it off saying "they fill it when you move out anyways," so for going on 6mos now drywall and water from upstairs (and rain) have been leaking into my shower. Icing: the kitchen has space, but it is closed off meaning it is walled in with no access to natural light and it gets HOT and LOUD; and the gas stove is "iffy" to say the least.
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Spacious, Friendly and Faster than Jimmy Johns

July 20, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
Currently live in a 1 bedroom apartment on the top floor. Bedroom is large with a wall length closet space (plenty of room for 2 people). Kitchen has a decent amount of counter space and to side is plenty of room for a table and 4 chairs. The living room area is very large (enough room for 2 couches, rocking chair, TV, and coffee table). There are two air conditioners (one in the bedroom and one in the living room space, so temperature control is not an issue). The building manager is very ...
nice and quicker than Jimmy Johns to respond to your questions, concerns, maintenance issues, etc. Overall, it has been a great experience living in this building!
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Nearby Schools

Lake View High School

Chicago Public Schools
4015 North Ashland Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1364 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
3/10

Skinner North Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools
640 West Scott Street
Public School - Grades K-8 (515 Students)
Located Nearby5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
Property Identified
8/10

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Chicago Public Schools
3319 North Clifton Avenue
Public School - Grades K-8 (642 Students)
Located Nearby2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
Property Identified
10/10

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools
3252 North Broadway
Public School - Grades PK-8 (649 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away
8/10

Lane Technical High School

Chicago Public Schools
2501 West Addison Street
Public School - Grades 6-12 (4591 Students)
Located Nearby5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
Property Identified
8/10

Lincoln Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools
615 West Kemper Place
Public School - Grades K-8 (860 Students)
Located Nearby3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
Property Identified
9/10

Payton College Preparatory High School

Chicago Public Schools
1034 North Wells Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1251 Students)
Located Nearby5 minute drive / 2.7 miles away
Property Identified
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 537 W. Melrose.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Wrigley Field

1060 W Addison St
2 minute drive / 0.98 miles away

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon Drive
3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Steppenwolf Theatre

1650 North Halsted Street
5 minute drive / 1.99 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

3201 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

Aldi

4500 N Broadway
5 minute drive / 1.86 miles away

Menards

2601 N Clybourn Ave
5 minute drive / 1.87 miles away

Colleges and Universities

DePaul University - Lincoln Park Campus

55 E Jackson
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

City College of Chicago, Harry S. Truman - Harry S. Truman Campus

1145 West Wilson Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.95 miles away

DeVry University-Illinois

3300 North Campbell Avenue
5 minute drive / 2.67 miles away

Groceries

Jewel-Osco

3531 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Trader Joe's

667 W Diversey Pky
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

Whole Foods

3628-3650 N Halsted St
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Hospitals

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago

2900 North Lake Shore Drive
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

836 West Wellington Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

Thorek Memorial Hospital

850 W Irving Park Rd
3 minute drive / 1.15 miles away

Hotspots

Supernatural Chicago

632 N. Dearborn
6 minute drive / 3.25 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Oak Street Beach

1000 North Lake Shore Drive
5 minute drive / 2.7 miles away

Wendella Boats

400 North Michigan Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.59 miles away

Funhouse Maze

600 E. Grand Avenue
8 minute drive / 3.8 miles away

537 W. Melrose has 5 parks within 5.3 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 / 0.8 miles away

Margie's Candies

1960 N Western Ave
6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away

Dick's Last Resort

435 E Illinois
7 minute drive / 3.6 miles away

Shopping Centers

Broadway Street Center

3139-3145 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

European Walk Shopping Center

3300-3332 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.29 miles away

3030 North Broadway

3030 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away

537 W. Melrose has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

Transit Stations

Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines)-Red Line

945 W. Belmont Ave.
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines)-Brown Line

945 W. Belmont Ave.
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines)-Purple Line

945 W. Belmont Ave.
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Chicago Studio Apartments $2,018$595$4,964
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,462$640$9,987
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,041$500$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,691$883$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,779$924$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,729$2,695$10,000+
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $15,122$6,790$10,000+

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