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Mid-Rise Apartment
Lakeview, 540 W Briar Pl | Chicago
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  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Air Conditioning  
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  High Ceilings
  •  Parking Nearby
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

6.3
Average
3 Reviews

About this Location

Mariano’s
4 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
156/77 (bus) - 4 min
36 (bus) - 3 min
Lincoln Park
6 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$995+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,495+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,995+

  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Conference Room

  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge

  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Internet Included
    •  Sewage Included
    •  Trash/Recycling Included
    •  Water Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Gas Range
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
    •  Washer and Dryer Hookups In Unit  
    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  High Ceilings
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Nearby

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Pet deposit for cats  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 6.3/10, based on 3 renter reviews Write a review

8.3
Location
3.3
Amenities
4.7
Management
6.3
Value
6.7
Social
5.3
Safety
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I wish my neighbors were less noisy, and that I had a dishwasher. My packages cannot be delivered to my apartment either as they are constantly stolen. Overall the apartment is safe, and you get what you pay for here. The management company is fairly responsive, and I appreciate that.

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Briar

It could be a lot nicer. Very dirty, amenities are nonexistent, and the lobby could be used for something fun. Thankfully they have hired on a new maintenance man, but it still is lacking in a lot of ways. Currently the glass on the front door has been missing for over a week now.

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nice apartment

I really enjoy my apartment. It's spacious and the entrance of the building is gorgeous. One thing I would change is temperature control issues. My apartment is on the 8th floor and gets extremely hot especially in the winter time when the building turns on the heat. I usually keep the windows open even in the winter.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 25 Recs

Crisp
Chicken Hut
Zachi Express
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grocery 2 Recs

Mariano’s
Walmart Supercenter
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 34 Recs

Lakeview Athletic Club
UFC Gym
Fitness 19
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parks 5 Recs

Chicago Lakefront Path
Weisman Park
Dog Beach at Belmont Harbor
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coffee 16 Recs

Intelligentsia Coffee
Paciugo Broadway
Argo Tea
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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

Getting around Lakeview

156/77 (bus)

4 min

36 (bus)

3 min

135/146 (bus)

8 min

22 (bus)

8 min

Parking Near 540 W Briar Pl

No parking is available at 540 W Briar Pl, but there is parking nearby.

2960 N. Lake Shore Dr. - Valet

10 min
$225 / month

Hawthorne House Garage

14 min
$175 / month

The Pierre Garage - Valet

35 min
$130 / 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
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at 905 W Irving Park Road
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.
Reviewed by Northwestern Graduate Student living at 424 W Diversey
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.
Reviewed by Chicago-Kent Law Student living at 3180 N Lake Shore Drive
Similar crowd (young professionals), close to the lake, parks nearby, safe, accessible grocery stores and shops and restaurants.
Reviewed by Chicago-Kent Law Student living at 3625 N. Marshfield Ave
Quiet, very residential, mostly families because of the great CPS schools nearby
Reviewed by Chicago-Kent Law Student living at 909 w Dakin st
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.
Reviewed by Rush Med Student living at 3923 N Pine Grove Ave
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.
Reviewed by Local Resident living at The Van Der Rohe Apartments
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.
Reviewed by Working Professional living at Elaine Place
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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