640 Briar Apartments

640 W Briar St, Chicago, IL 60657

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640 Briar

640 W Briar St
Chicago, IL 60657
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  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • 400–500Square Feet

About 640 Briar

Lively Neighborhood, Walk-in Closets, Parking On-site (Extra charge monthly) 640 W. Briar is a distinctive vintage three-story walk up building built in 1920 and offers comfortable and affordable apartments. An ideal location, 640 sits one block south of Belmont between Halsted and Broadway in one of Chicagos most interesting, eclectic neighborhoods, offering numerous shops, cafes, bookstores, and restaurants within walking distance. The apartments are rehabbed efficiency studios ideal for people with an active lifestyle. Parking is available on site, and with all utilities included, the residents pay only cable/internet with the rent. 640 makes living simple and affordable in a great neighborhood! We have limited updated units with new kitchens, bathrooms and flooring. Walking Distance To: Lakefront beaches Wrigley Field Shopping/entertainment/restaurants on Broadway Avenue Belmont "L" Stop (Red, Purple & Brown lines from Belmont, transfers to Blue, Green & Orange lines) Ten minutes to the Magnificent Mile, seven minutes to the Loop.

640 Briar is located in the Lakeview Neighborhood and 60657 Zip code of Chicago, IL.

Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    $1,150

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 400 sq ftAvailable Aug 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,150 August 1, 2025640-201400

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,150
  • 1 Bedroom

    $1,450

    1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,450Available Now640-101500

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,450
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • Built in 1927
  • 3 Stories
  • 38 Units

Lease Terms

  • 12

Utilities Included

  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Heat

Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Other

  • Other Pets Allowed
  • Ferrets Allowed

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Surface

  • 1 Space. Parking Available

Parking Covered Lot

  • Covered Lot

Parking Other

  • Other

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Bike Room
  • Carpeting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Large Closets

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640 W Briar St, Chicago, IL 60657

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Friday8:00 am–5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am–3:00 pm
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

78 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0
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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 / 0.2 miles away
8/10

Hope College Prep High School

Chicago Public Schools
5515 South Lowe Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-11 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone21 minute drive / 10.1 miles away

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
3/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 640 Briar.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

1060 W Addison St
1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
2430 N. Cannon Drive
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away
1650 North Halsted Street
5 minute drive / 1.95 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens
3201 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away
Menards
2601 N Clybourn Ave
4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
Aldi
2600 N Clybourn Ave
4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

Colleges and Universities

55 E Jackson
3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away
1145 West Wilson Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.75 miles away
3300 North Campbell Avenue
4 minute drive / 2.16 miles away

Groceries

Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pky
1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away
Whole Foods
3628-3650 N Halsted St
1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

Hospitals

836 West Wellington Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.27 miles away
2900 North Lake Shore Drive
2 minute drive / 0.81 miles away
850 W Irving Park Rd
3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Hotspots

632 N. Dearborn
7 minute drive / 3.37 miles away

Parks and Recreation

1000 North Lake Shore Drive
6 minute drive / 2.91 miles away
400 North Michigan Avenue
8 minute drive / 3.74 miles away
600 E. Grand Avenue
8 minute drive / 4.07 miles away

640 Briar has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Oak Street Beach, Wendella Boats, Funhouse Maze, Millennium Park, and Garfield Park Conservatory.

Restaurants and Dining

2901 N Sheffield Ave
1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away
1960 N Western Ave
5 minute drive / 2.49 miles away
435 E Illinois
8 minute drive / 3.81 miles away

Shopping Centers

3131 N Clark St
1 minute drive / 0.07 miles away
3015 N Clark St
1 minute drive / 0.24 miles away
3139-3145 N Broadway St
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away

640 Briar has 5 shopping centers within 0.3 miles.

Transit Stations

945 W. Belmont Ave.
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away
945 W. Belmont Ave.
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away
945 W. Belmont Ave.
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Chicago Studio Apartments $2,118$575$10,000+
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,690$575$10,000+
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,235$875$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,765$1,000$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,892$1,040$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,490$2,000$10,000+
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $6,995$6,995$6,995

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