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Lakeview, 426 W Surf St | Chicago
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  •  Aerobics & Cardio Room
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Walk-in Closets

User Rating

7.6
Good
5 Reviews

About this Location

Walmart Supercenter
5 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
In a quiet
neighborhood
76 (bus) - 5 min
143/151/156 (bus) - 1 min
Lincoln Park
6 min walk

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,295+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$1,625+
3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
$2,795+
  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station
    •  Rooftop Deck
  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Sewage Included
    •  Water Included
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Aerobics & Cardio Room
    •  Fitness Center
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 7.6/10, based on 5 renter reviews Write a review

9.6
Location
7.6
Amenities
9.0
Management
6.6
Value
8.8
Social
9.4
Safety
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Quiet and cozy

I love my apartment. It is expensive but updated and I live in a high enough unit that I am overlooking other buildings' roofs so that's a huge plus. No problems with maintenance or management. They have had workers working on the exterior of the building for the last two years so that can be an annoyance because it gets loud in the mornings for some people.

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Love it!

Great apartment, great management company. Wish there was more sunlight, but that's what you get for living on a lower floor. Responsive and quick to fix anything that's broken.

Overall, I would rent again from BJB. They really do care. The kitchen is small but the bedroom, living room and closets are spacious.

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Great place to live!

The location couldn't be better - a quick walk to Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Walmart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and the L and major bus lines! The amenities work great, though the kitchen is small. During the winter the apartment keeps well insulated, so our heat bill is minimal ($20 each, max, during the winter). The rooms are equal sized, and the management company responds within the day. Lots of sunlight, too! Also, there's a huuuuge closet for storage.

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Cute Apartment in a great location

The apartment is really close to several bus stops so getting to work is very easy. It's also really close to the lake, a cinema, Walmart, Trader Joe's, and some really great Chinese food. The apartment is nice, the kitchen is little small, but has lots of storage. The management is good, but the internet can be kind of unreliable (it's included in the rent), and it seems like there's a cockroach problem sometimes. It's maybe a little more expensive than I would want to pay, but the location is excellent.

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Pretty nice for a first place in Chicago

The studios are spacious and the location is fantastic. It's very dark and the walls are incredibly thin, but management is really great and very helpful. The building's maintenance is great. The management holds socials for all their properties, which is nice.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 29 Recs

The Panini Republic
Crisp
Soupbox
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grocery 2 Recs

Walmart Supercenter
Mariano’s
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Convenient Food Mart
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fitness 28 Recs

Fitness 19
Transform Personal Training
Lakeview Athletic Club
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parks 8 Recs

Lincoln Park
Chicago Lakefront Path
North Pond Nature Sanctuary
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coffee 17 Recs

Wheat’s End Cafe
Bobtail Ice Cream Company
Wheat’s End Artisan Foods
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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...
Clean
Lively
Easy Commute
Unsafe At Times
Fun Neighborhood
Proximity To Lake
Diverse Population
Median rents in Lakeview
Studio
$
1,250
1 Bedroom
$
1,600
2 Bedroom
$
2,300

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Parking Near 426 W Surf

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Lakeview Reviews

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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.

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