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- Air Conditioning
- Building Laundry Room
- Cat friendly
- Dog friendly
- Doorman Building
- Elevators
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Surface Parking Lot
About this Location
Mariano’s
4 min walk
4 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
In a quiet
neighborhood
neighborhood
Lincoln Park
6 min walk
6 min walk
156/77 (bus) - 4 min
36 (bus) - 3 min
36 (bus) - 3 min
Pricing
Studio, 1 Bath
$880+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,340+
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Bathrooms
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Bath Tubs
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Building Related
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Elevators
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stove & Oven
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Laundry
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Building Laundry Room
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Hardwood Floors
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Large Windows
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Parking & Transportation
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Surface Parking Lot
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat friendly
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Dog friendly
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Max Pets Limit
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Overall rating 7.0/10, based on 1 renter review Write a review
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Location
7.0
Amenities
4.0
Management
7.0
Value
8.0
Social
7
Good
Overall score
Location
Amenities
Management
Value
Social
Great location, a bit pricey and common areas aren't as nice as apartments
Overall it's been good. Love my apartment and we keep it really nice, but the common ways of the building aren't kept as nice. Occasional odor when passing through common ways.
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Reviewed by
John, Working Professional, Education
Sept. 4, 2014
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Couple
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1 bed / 1 bath
The Neighborhood
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About Lakeview
A massive and lively neighborhood, Lakeview offers great shopping, tasty dining options, celebrated pubs and bars, and a host of other entertainment options including live music, comedy shows, and exciting street festivals. Take an excursion to Krista K Boutique for tasteful brands and the latest fa...
Median rents in Lakeview
Studio
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1,250
1 Bedroom
$
1,600
2 Bedroom
$
2,300
Getting around Lakeview
156/77 (bus)
4 min
36 (bus)
3 min
135/146 (bus)
8 min
22 (bus)
8 min
Parking at 521 West Briar Place
Surface Parking Lot
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Parking Near 521 West Briar Place
2960 N. Lake Shore Dr. - Valet
10 min
$225 / month
Hawthorne House Garage
15 min
$175 / month
Alley Entrance - 3730 N. Lake Shore Dr. Lot
24 min
$275 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.
Lakeview Reviews
196 reviews
I'm technically at the intersection of Lakeview, Buena Park, and Wrigleyville so I feel like I get a mix of all three neighborhoods in my day to day. Buena Park is much more family oriented and a bit more affordable, but it is small so finding an apartment there is tricky. Lakeview is very good for young professionals and pets but is definitely pricier. Wrigleyville is even more expensive, but has good nightlife and restaurants. All three are super easy to access transit from and get to the Chicago campus.
I love how convenient the location is. There's a ton of great restaurants really close by, so many bus lines right around the corner or within a 5 minute walk, and Lincoln Park right across the street. My commute downtown is only 15 minutes and there's also a bus available to get to the brown and purple L trains. There's a Mariano's, Trader Joe's, and Target all within 10 minute walking distance so shopping is very convenient. I generally feel really safe walking in this area as the streets are busy and well lit.
Similar crowd (young professionals), close to the lake, parks nearby, safe, accessible grocery stores and shops and restaurants.
Quiet, very residential, mostly families because of the great CPS schools nearby
Lakeview is a great spot for young professionals and those looking for an active social life. The area comes alive in the summer with baseball games and is not far from beaches and great shopping and eating areas.
Lakeview has plenty of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and a robust bar and restaurant scene. It is a destination neighborhood with tons of boutiques, Wrigley Field, and a welcoming environment. I chose to live here because I am gay and wanted to have very easy, direct access to the lakefront path for running and biking.
The main reason we moved here was the neighborhood. Broadway, Clark, Diversey and Belmont are all within walking distance and offer all of the shops, restaurants, bars and grocery stores you could need. It really is in a prime, unbeatable location. Not to mention it's a block from Lake Michigan and walking distance to Lincoln Park and a short bike ride from Montrose Beach.
My street and neighborhood are usually fairly quiet. Sundays seem to be the going out day in the neighborhood but it isn't disruptive to my every day life. Overall it seems like a very safe area and being a young woman living alone, that is very important. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.