Status: Special offer

Melrose Shores

520 Melrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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Special offer! Limited Availability!
Applicable to new residents on 12+ month leases. Terms and conditions apply. Contact us for additional details.

Apartment building

Studio-1 bed

Pet-friendly

Covered parking

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Convertible Studio Studio, 1 ba	400	Now	Price on request
One Bedroom 1 bd, 1 ba	540	Now	Price on request

What's special

Limited Availability!Applicable to new residents on 12+ month leases. Terms and conditions apply. Contact us for additional details.

Office hours

Day	Open hours
Mon - Fri:	9 am - 5 pm
Sat - Sun:	Closed

Facts, features & policies

Building Amenities

Outdoor common areas

Spacious Balcony *

Unit Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Cooling

Air Conditioning

Flooring

Hardwood Flooring

Policies

Parking

Covered Parking

Other

True: Parking Available

Lease terms

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DogsStatus: Allowed
One-time dog fee$300
CatsStatus: Allowed
One-time cat fee$300

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Additional details

| Restrictions: 100 lb combined limit

Special Features

Closet: Abundant Closet Space

Easy Access To Public Transportation

Renovated & Unrenovated Units Available

Neighborhood: Lake View

Areas of interest

Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Walker's Paradise

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Excellent Transit

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools in Chicago

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Grades PK-8 • 0.2 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

Lake View High School

Grades 9-12 • 1.7 miles

3/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

College Readiness Rating

3/10

Outdoor Activities
The Lakefront Trail, Belmont Harbor, and nearby Lincoln Park offer room for shoreline walks and bike rides.
Dining Scene
Restaurants and cafes cluster along Clark, Broadway, and Southport avenues.
Transit Access
CTA Red, Brown, and Purple line stations and frequent buses provide connections across Chicago.
Historic Area
Wrigley Field and the neighborhood’s established lakefront streets give Lake View a distinctive sense of place.

Lake View stretches along Chicago’s North Side beside Lake Michigan, with a mix of busy commercial streets, residential blocks, and shoreline paths. The lake moderates summer heat and brings brisk, cold winters. The neighborhood’s defining outdoor spaces include the Lakefront Trail, Belmont Harbor, and Lincoln Park’s northern reaches, with beaches, parkland, and places to walk or bike. Dining and coffee options line Clark, Broadway, and Southport avenues, while neighborhood shops and the Southport Corridor add a smaller-scale shopping scene. Music venues and bars bring evening activity, and Wrigley Field is a prominent landmark near the neighborhood’s northern edge. Lake View has roots in Chicago’s early lakefront development. The CTA Red, Brown, and Purple lines, buses, and bike routes connect it with other parts of the city. For Lake View, the median rent is $2,488 per month, with a typical range of $950 to $40,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Melrose Shores located, and what is the neighborhood like?

Melrose Shores is located at 520 Melrose Ave in Lake View, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Sushi+ Rotary Sushi Bar, Intelligentsia Coffee, and Cheesie's Pub & Grub.

What is the average rent in Chicago, IL?

Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago is currently $2,488 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

What schools are assigned to Melrose Shores?

The schools assigned to Melrose Shores include Nettelhorst Elementary School and Lake View High School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Melrose Shores?

Melrose Shores is located near 4 grocery stores, including Mariano's Fresh Market (0.3 miles) and Go Grocer (0.5 miles). Additional shopping options, including Unabridged Books, are approximately 0.1 miles away.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near Melrose Shores?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Melrose Shores include Mariano's Pharmacy (0.3 miles away), Illinois Masonic Medical Offices (0.5 miles away), and Advocate IL Masonic Emergency Room (0.6 miles away).