The John Lothrop Motley School, a former Chicago Public School and City of Chicago Historic Landmark, originally constructed in 1884, is currently being adaptively repurposed to feature 34 exquisitely appointed apartments. The building features will include onsite parking, elevator, rooftop deck with unobstructed skyline views, ground floor garden, storage units, Pressbox dry-cleaning onsite, secure package room, key fob exterior access, bike storage, mobile phone buzzer system, and closed circuit security cameras.
Each Apartment above ground floor has 14 foot ceilings with large Big Air ceiling fans, Bosch gourmet appliance package, exposed ductwork, 8ft solid core doors, tiled bathrooms and back splashes, stone countertops, roller blind window coverings, in-unit central forced heat and air conditioning, in-unit laundry and oversized windows.
Apartment for rent
$4,700/moFees may apply
739 N Ada St, # 108, Chicago, IL 60642
2beds
1,258sqft
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Apartment
Available Mon Aug 31 2026
Cats OK
Air conditioner
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Fireplace, natural gas
What's special
Oversized windowsIn-unit laundryExposed ductworkBosch gourmet appliance packageGround floor gardenRoller blind window coveringsStone countertops
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Fireplace, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, dryer, washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,258 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: View
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Gas
Building
Details
- Building name: Motley School Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Gas, Parking
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,700+8%$4/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/27/2024 | Price change | $4,350+7.4%$3/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Price change | $4,050-10%$3/sqft |
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| 8/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,500+3.4%$4/sqft |
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| 6/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/5/2024 | Price change | $4,350-3.3%$3/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Price change | $4,500+4.7%$4/sqft |
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| 5/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,300-4.4%$3/sqft |
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| 4/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/27/2022 | Price change | $4,500+7.1%$4/sqft |
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| 2/25/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,200$3/sqft |
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| 6/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,200$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: West Town
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Otis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Wells Community Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi







