537 W. Melrose Apartments

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537 W. Melrose

537 W Melrose St
Chicago, IL 60657

Studio–1 Bedrooms
320–630 Square Feet

About 537 W. Melrose

537 W. Melrose is nestled between Lake Shore Drive and Broadway Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood. Inside this charming elevator building there are spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, ample storage space, separate dining areas, bright sunny windows, and individually controlled air conditioning. The building is cat-friendly with no pet rent or pet deposit required! On-site amenities include: reserved parking, a laundry room, 24-hour emergency maintenance, bike storage, a package receiving room and multiple cable providers. Nearby are an array of grocery stores, athletic clubs, and dry cleaners as well as restaurants and popular bars. For nature, the building is near Lake Michigan, Belmont Harbor, and Chicago's Lakefront Trail.

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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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Studio
1 Bedrooms

Studio
STUD/1BA
Studio, 1 Bath, 320-395 sq ft
Available Jun 1
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map View Details
June 1, 2026 536 336 View Details Below
July 1, 2026 239 336 View Details Below
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
Unit 536 Amenities and Features
Living Space
Hardwood Floors
Linen Closet
Unique Features
Breakfast Bar
Bright Sunny Windows
Individually Controlled AC
Onsite
Remodeled Bathroom
Remodeled Kitchen
Unit 239 Amenities and Features
Living Space
Linen Closet
Vinyl Flooring
Unique Features
Breakfast Bar
Bright Sunny Windows
Individually Controlled AC
Onsite
Remodeled Bathroom
Remodeled Kitchen
Apartment Model: STUD/1BAStudio, 1 Bath, 320-395 sq ftAvailable June 1, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 536Apartment Model: STUD/1BAStudio, 1 Bath, 336 sq ftAvailable June 1, 2026
Apartment Unit: 239Apartment Model: STUD/1BAStudio, 1 Bath, 336 sq ftAvailable July 1, 2026
Studio
Studio, 1 Bath, 395 sq ft

Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable Studio 395 sq ft
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1 Bedroom
1-BR/1BA
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 570-630 sq ft
Available May 1
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map View Details
May 1, 2026 235 600 View Details Below
June 1, 2026 333 600 View Details Below
June 1, 2026 434 600 View Details Below
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 235 Amenities and Features
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 333 Amenities and Features
Living Space
Hardwood Floors
Linen Closet
Unique Features
Bright Sunny Windows
Individually Controlled AC
Kingsize Bedrooms
Onsite
Remodeled Bathroom
Remodeled Kitchen
Separate Dining Room
Unit 434 Amenities and Features
Living Space
Hardwood Floors
Linen Closet
Unique Features
Bright Sunny Windows
Individually Controlled AC
Kingsize Bedrooms
Onsite
Remodeled Bathroom
Remodeled Kitchen
Separate Dining Room
Apartment Model: 1-BR/1BA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 570-630 sq ftAvailable May 1, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 235Apartment Model: 1-BR/1BA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 600 sq ftAvailable May 1, 2026
Apartment Unit: 333Apartment Model: 1-BR/1BA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 600 sq ftAvailable June 1, 2026
Apartment Unit: 434Apartment Model: 1-BR/1BA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 600 sq ftAvailable June 1, 2026
One Bedroom
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft

Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable One Bedroom 600 sq ft
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Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	View Details
June 1, 2026	536	336		View Details Below
July 1, 2026	239	336		View Details Below

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	Studio	395 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
May 1, 2026	235	600	View Details Below
June 1, 2026	333	600	View Details Below
June 1, 2026	434	600	View Details Below

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	One Bedroom	600 sq ft

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 FeeiCharged per unit.$400.00

Pet Policy and Fees

CatsAllowed

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

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

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now

Currently Closed

By Appointment

Monday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday	10:00 am–4:00 pm

Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9

2 Renters Reviews

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Questionable Structure
June 16, 2020
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
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 (1417 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away

Skinner North Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools

640 West Scott Street

Public School - Grades K-8 (490 Students)

Located Nearby5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

Property Identified

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Chicago Public Schools

3319 North Clifton Avenue

Public School - Grades K-8 (604 Students)

Located Nearby2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Property Identified

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools

3252 North Broadway

Public School - Grades PK-8 (625 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away

Lane Technical High School

Chicago Public Schools

2501 West Addison Street

Public School - Grades 6-12 (4496 Students)

Located Nearby5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

Property Identified

Lincoln Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools

615 West Kemper Place

Public School - Grades K-8 (811 Students)

Located Nearby3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Property Identified

Payton College Preparatory High School

Chicago Public Schools

1034 North Wells Street

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1233 Students)

Located Nearby5 minute drive / 2.7 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 537 W. Melrose.

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

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

537 W. Melrose has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including Oak Street Beach, Wendella Boats, Funhouse Maze, Millennium Park, and Shedd Aquarium.

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

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Chicago Studio Apartments	$1,928	$595	$10,000+
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,482	$525	$10,000+
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,092	$762	$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,847	$883	$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments	$3,570	$879	$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments	$8,178	$2,175	$10,000+
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments	$8,783	$850	$10,000+