




- 1–2 Bedrooms
- $4,700 Pricing
- 787–1,500 Square Feet
About Motley School Apartments
The John Lothrop Motley School, a former Chicago Public School and City of Chicago Historic Landmark, originally constructed in 1884, is currently being adaptively repurposed to feature 34 exquisitely appointed apartments. The building features will include onsite parking, elevator, rooftop deck with unobstructed skyline views, ground floor garden, storage units, Pressbox dry-cleaning onsite, secure package room, key fob exterior access, bike storage, mobile phone buzzer system, and closed circuit security cameras. Each Apartment above ground floor has 14 foot ceilings with large Big Air ceiling fans, Bosch gourmet appliance package, exposed ductwork, 8ft solid core doors, tiled bathrooms and back splashes, stone countertops, roller blind window coverings, in-unit central forced heat and air conditioning, in-unit laundry and oversized windows.
Motley School Apartments is located in the West Town Neighborhood and 60642 Zip code of Chicago, IL. This community is professionally managed by Svigos Asset Management
Unique Features and Amenities
- Air Conditioner
- Bike Racks
- Ceiling Fan
- Electronic Thermostat
- Extra Storage
- Historic Building
- Large Closets
- Off Street Parking
- Online Payment System
- Online Service Requests
- Patio/Balcony
- View
Property Contact Info

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- (833) 391-7002
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Office Hours
| Monday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am–1:00 pm |
| Sunday | 8:00 am–1:00 pm |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Motley School Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $4,700 and having 787–1,500 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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1 Bedroom
03 - floors 2-4 - 1b1b - W Side
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 787-797 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 03 - floors 2-4 - 1b1b - W Side 787-797 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 03 - floors 2-4 - 1b1b - W SideCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 787-797 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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03 - floors 2-4 - 1b1b - W Side - Floorplan 10 04 - floors 2-4 - 1b2b - W Side
1 Bed, 2 Baths, 921-996 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 04 - floors 2-4 - 1b2b - W Side 921-996 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 04 - floors 2-4 - 1b2b - W SideCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 921-996 sq ftUnavailable![]()
04 - floors 2-4 - 1b2b - W Side - Floorplan 02 - floors 1 - 1b2b - W Side
1 Bed, 2 Baths, 1275 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 02 - floors 1 - 1b2b - W Side 1275 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 02 - floors 1 - 1b2b - W SideCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1275 sq ftUnavailableFloorplansPhotos![]()
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02 - floors 1 - 1b2b - W Side - Floorplan 7 2 Bedrooms
Show Unavailable Floorplans08 - floors 1 - 2b3b - E Side
$4,700
2 Beds, 3 Baths, 1258 sq ftAvailable Aug 31Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Photos $4,700 August 31, 2026 739-108 1258 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
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Unit 739-108 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $4,700
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $4,700
Apartment Model: 08 - floors 1 - 2b3b - E Side$4,7002 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1258 sq ftAvailable August 31, 2026![]()
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08 - floors 1 - 2b3b - E Side - Floorplan 8 Apartment Unit: 739-108Apartment Model: 08 - floors 1 - 2b3b - E Side$4,7002 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1258 sq ftAvailable August 31, 2026![]()
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Unit: 739-108 - Image 10 05 - floors 1 - 2b2b - NW Corner
2 Beds, 2 BathsModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Call for Availability 05 - floors 1 - 2b2b - NW Corner Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 05 - floors 1 - 2b2b - NW CornerCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 BathUnavailable![]()
05 - floors 1 - 2b2b - NW Corner - Floorplan 03 - floors 1 - 2b2b - W Side
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1027 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 03 - floors 1 - 2b2b - W Side 1027 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 03 - floors 1 - 2b2b - W SideCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1027 sq ftUnavailableFloorplansPhotos![]()
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03 - floors 1 - 2b2b - W Side - Floorplan 6 06 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - NE Corner
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1027-1036 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 06 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - NE Corner 1027-1036 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 06 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - NE CornerCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1027-1036 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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06 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - NE Corner - Floorplan 2 05 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - NW Corner
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1050 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 05 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - NW Corner 1050 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 05 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - NW CornerCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1050 sq ftUnavailable![]()
05 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - NW Corner - Floorplan 01 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - SW corner
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100-1177 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 01 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - SW corner 1100-1177 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 01 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - SW cornerCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100-1177 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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01 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - SW corner - Floorplan 9 01 - floors 1 - 2b2b - W Side
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1212 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 01 - floors 1 - 2b2b - W Side 1212 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 01 - floors 1 - 2b2b - W SideCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1212 sq ftUnavailable![]()
01 - floors 1 - 2b2b - W Side - Floorplan 06 - floors 1 - 2b2b - E Side
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1328 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 06 - floors 1 - 2b2b - E Side 1328 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 06 - floors 1 - 2b2b - E SideCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1328 sq ftUnavailable![]()
06 - floors 1 - 2b2b - E Side - Floorplan 09 - floors 1 - 2b2b - SE Corner
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1335 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 09 - floors 1 - 2b2b - SE Corner 1335 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 09 - floors 1 - 2b2b - SE CornerCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1335 sq ftUnavailable![]()
09 - floors 1 - 2b2b - SE Corner - Floorplan 09 - floors 2-3 - 2b2b - SE Corner
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1357-1359 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 09 - floors 2-3 - 2b2b - SE Corner 1357-1359 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 09 - floors 2-3 - 2b2b - SE CornerCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1357-1359 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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09 - floors 2-3 - 2b2b - SE Corner - Floorplan 2 08 - floors 2-3 - 2b2b - E Side
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1400 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 08 - floors 2-3 - 2b2b - E Side 1400 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 08 - floors 2-3 - 2b2b - E SideCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1400 sq ftUnavailable![]()
08 - floors 2-3 - 2b2b - E Side - Floorplan 07 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - E Side
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1426-1435 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 07 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - E Side 1426-1435 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 07 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - E SideCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1426-1435 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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07 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - E Side - Floorplan 2 08 - floors 4 - 2b3b - E Side
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1307 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 08 - floors 4 - 2b3b - E Side 1307 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 08 - floors 4 - 2b3b - E SideCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1307 sq ftUnavailable![]()
08 - floors 4 - 2b3b - E Side - Floorplan 02 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - W Side
2 Beds, 3 Baths, 1300-1400 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 02 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - W Side 1300-1400 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 02 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - W SideCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1300-1400 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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02 - floors 2-4 - 2b2b - W Side - Floorplan 2 09 - floor 4 - 2b3b - SE corner
2 Beds, 3 Baths, 1500 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 09 - floor 4 - 2b3b - SE corner 1500 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Range
- Range
- Refrigerator
Apartment Model: 09 - floor 4 - 2b3b - SE cornerCall For Rates2 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1500 sq ftUnavailable![]()
09 - floor 4 - 2b3b - SE corner - Floorplan
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Property Information
- 34 Units
- 4 Stories
- Built in 1884
Lease Terms
- 1 - 12 mo
Fees and Policies
Pet Policy and Fees
Pet Policies are Negotiable
Cats
None
Comments: | Restrictions: None
Parking Info and Fees
- Surface Lot
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
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Package Service
- Online Services
- Public Transportation
Community Features
- Elevator
Outdoor Features
- Sundeck
- Patio
- Deck
Recreation and Fitness
- Bicycle Storage
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
Kitchen Amenities
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Disposal
Living Area Features
- High Ceilings
- Window Coverings
- Hardwood Floors

Map
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
- Transportation

Map
Getting Around
100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable
90 / 100 Exceptional public transit
70 / 100 Moderately bikeable
70 / 100 Moderately car friendly
Getting to Know the Area
100 / 100 Restaurants
100 / 100 Cafes
100 / 100 Nightlife
90 / 100 Shopping
90 / 100 Parks
30 / 100 Noise Level
Frequently Asked Questions about Motley School Apartments
Where is Motley School Apartments located?
Motley School Apartments is located at 739 N Ada St near the West Town area of Chicago, IL
What is the current rent range at Motley School Apartments?
1 Bedrooms at Motley School Apartments currently start from $4,700. Call today for more info!
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Motley School Apartments are
- Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sunday 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Nearby Schools
Wells Community Academy High School
Otis Elementary School
About GreatSchools Data on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.
Points of Interest
Time and distance from Motley School Apartments.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Target
Walgreens
Kohl's
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Mariano's Fresh Market
H Mart
Jewel-Osco
Hospitals
Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital
Hotspots
Parks and Recreation
Motley School Apartments has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Oak Street Beach, Wendella Boats, Millennium Park, Funhouse Maze, and Garfield Park Conservatory.
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Motley School Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.
Transit Stations
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,026 | $595 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $640 | $9,030 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,684 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,991 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,506 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,125 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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