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640 Briar
Chicago, IL 60657

- 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.
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Studio
$1,150
Studio
Studio, 1 Bath, 400 sq ftAvailable Aug 1Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,150 August 1, 2025 640-201 400 Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,150
Apartment Unit: 640-201Apartment Model: StudioStudio, 1 Bath, 400 sq ftAvailable August 1, 20251 Bedroom
$1,450
1 Bedroom
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500 sq ftAvailable NowAvailability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,450 Available Now 640-101 500 Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,450
Apartment Unit: 640-101Apartment Model: 1 Bedroom1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 500 sq ftAvailable Now
Property Information
- Built in 1927
- 3 Stories
- 38 Units
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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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Hours and Contact Info
Monday | 8:00 am–5:30 pm |
Tuesday | 8:00 am–5:30 pm |
Wednesday | 8:00 am–5:30 pm |
Thursday | 8:00 am–5:30 pm |
Friday | 8:00 am–5:30 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am–3:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Nearby Schools
Nettelhorst Elementary School
Hope College Prep High School
Lake View High School
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Parks and Recreation
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
Shopping Centers
640 Briar has 5 shopping centers within 0.3 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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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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