Located near Lake Michigan in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood, this cat-friendly elevator building is in a great spot! 450 W. Melrose is close to an array of coffee shops, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues. The property includes spacious studio and one-bedroom apartment layouts.
Apartments include hardwood floors, spacious closets, kitchens with separate dining areas, large and bright windows, and individually controlled air-conditioning. Convenient on-site amenities include: reserved parking, an in-building laundry room, 24-hour emergency maintenance, bike storage, a package receiving room, multiple cable providers and an on-site maintenance engineer. Cats are welcome with no pet rent or pet deposit required.
Commuters are nearby the Sheridan and Lake Shore Drive bus routes and CTA Red, Brown and Purple Lines.
Apartment for rent
$1,589/mo
Fees may apply
450 W. Melrose, APT 232, 450 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657
Studio
375sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
Cats OK
Air conditioner
Shared laundry
What's special
Individually controlled air-conditioningLarge and bright windowsReserved parkingBike storageHardwood floorsSpacious closets
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum/Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 375 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 5
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Breakfast Bar, Bright Sunny Windows, Granite Countertops, Kingsize Bedrooms, Mail Room, Maintenance On Site, On-Site Parking, Online Services, Onsite, Remodeled Bathroom, Remodeled Kitchen, Smoke Free, Stainless Steel Appliances
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Details
- Building name: 450 W. Melrose
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Smoke Free
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,589$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Lake View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Nettelhorst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
There are 7 available units in this apartment building







