544 W. Melrose Apartments

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544 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657

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544 W. Melrose

544 W Melrose St
Chicago, IL 60657
(708) 725-0818
544 W. Melrose in Chicago, IL - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $1,255-$2,068 Pricing
  • 300–615 Square Feet

About 544 W. Melrose

544 W. Melrose is located in the Lakeview Neighborhood and 60657 Zip code of Chicago, IL. This community is professionally managed by Planned Property Management

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Air Conditioning In-Unit
  • Breakfast bar
  • Bright Sunny Windows
  • Kingsize Bedrooms
  • Kitchen Island
  • Mail Room
  • Onsite
  • On-Site Parking
  • remodeled bathroom
  • Remodeled Kitchen
  • Separate Dining Room

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

544 W. Melrose offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,481 and having 300–615 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    STUD/1BA

    From $1,481

    Studio, 1 Bath, 300-385 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,481Available Now369350
    $1,512Available Now464300

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Granite Countertops
    • Pantry
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Living Space

    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Breakfast Bar
    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Kitchen Island
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,255 - $1,543

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,481 - $1,512

    Unit 369 Amenities and Features

    Living Space

    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Breakfast Bar
    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Kitchen Island
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen

    Unit 369 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,481

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,255 - $1,543

    Unit 464 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Living Space

    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Breakfast Bar
    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Kitchen Island
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen

    Unit 464 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,512

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,255 - $1,543
  • 1 Bedroom

    1-BR/1BA

    From $1,942

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 525-615 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $1,948Available Now266595
    $1,996 May 1, 2026555525
    $1,942 June 1, 2026567615

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Granite Countertops
    • Pantry
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Breakfast Bar
    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Kingsize Bedrooms
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen
    • Separate Dining Room

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,621 - $2,068

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,942 - $1,996

    Unit 266 Amenities and Features

    Living Space

    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Breakfast Bar
    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Kingsize Bedrooms
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen
    • Separate Dining Room

    Unit 266 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,948

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,621 - $2,068

    Unit 555 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Living Space

    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Breakfast Bar
    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Kingsize Bedrooms
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen
    • Separate Dining Room

    Unit 555 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,996

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,621 - $2,068

    Unit 567 Amenities and Features

    Living Space

    • Linen Closet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Breakfast Bar
    • Bright Sunny Windows
    • Kingsize Bedrooms
    • Onsite
    • Remodeled Bathroom
    • Remodeled Kitchen
    • Separate Dining Room

    Unit 567 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,942

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,621 - $2,068
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

  • 92 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 1971

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

On-Site Services

  • Online Services
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Elevator

Recreation and Fitness

  • Bicycle Storage

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free

Living Area Features

  • Dining Room
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544 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
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

Frequently Asked Questions about 544 W. Melrose

Where is 544 W. Melrose located?

544 W. Melrose is located at 544 W Melrose St near the Lakeview area of Chicago, IL

What is the current rent range at 544 W. Melrose?

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments at 544 W. Melrose currently range from $1,481 to $1,996

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for 544 W. Melrose are
  • 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

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Great Value3.8

    The 544 W. Melrose Apartments are 24.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the Lakeview area, and 34.3% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Lakeview Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,255$1,597-$342-21.4%
    1 Bedroom$1,621$2,239-$618-27.6%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Chicago

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,255$1,917-$662-34.5%
    1 Bedroom$1,621$2,460-$839-34.1%

    Methodology: On 04/11/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 3215 other apartment communities in the immediate area around 544 W. Melrose (Lakeview), and 19649 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 04/11/2026

  • 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 / 0.0 miles away
9/10

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
9/10

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
8/10

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
Property Identified
9/10

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Chicago Public Schools
3319 North Clifton Avenue
Public School - Grades K-8 (604 Students)
Located Nearby2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
Property Identified
10/10

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
7/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 544 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

544 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

544 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 $1,917$595$6,505
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,460$525$10,000+
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,069$762$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,823$883$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,294$879$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $7,849$1,950$10,000+
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $11,131$850$10,000+

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