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542 W Surf St Unit 1


Chicago, IL

1 Bed
•
1 Bath

1 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Oct. 1st
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,295
1 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: avail
Lakeview 1 bed Pets Ok
$2,295
Available Oct 1st, 2026
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This courtyard building is in the middle of everything at the intersection of Clark, Diversey & steps from Broadway! The Brown/Purple line or express bus are within reach as well as walking distance to Trader Joe’s, Mariano’s, Starbucks and many more while still being tucked away on a quiet and neighborly residential street.
This large Lakeview one bed boosts an oversized living room with ample space for a dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Hardwood floors run throughout the entire unit with good natural light. The apartment has updated features yet kept plenty of original woodwork and neat characteristics that give it its charm! Best of all, it is pet friendly, offers a card operated laundry facility as well as on site maintenance.

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Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 4 hours ago
Contact Number: (773) 789-7191
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Neighborhood
Lakeview
Ultimate Energy, Nightlife and Young Crowds in Chicago’s Lakeview

Chicago is home to many iconic professional sports teams. The White Sox, The Bears, The Bulls, The Blackhawks and of course the perennially--until recently--cursed but loved Chicago Cubs. If you’re a Cubs fan — and who isn’t? — the neighborhood called Lakeview is the home of Wrigley Field, the major league baseball stadium that seems to pop up in the center of the neighborhood from nowhere. The venerable Major League Baseball stadium was first constructed in 1914 when the Chicago Whales played in what was called the Federal League.

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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 542 W Surf St Unit 1 by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$82,600
per year
Rent report

542 W Surf St Unit 1 Rent vs. Chicago Average

 542 W Surf St Unit 1      Chicago Average
1BR
$2,295
$2,088
$0
$750
$1,500
$2,250
$3,000

542 W Surf St Unit 1 is asking 10% more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago.

If you upsized to an average priced Chicago 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 19% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Chicago studio apartment, you would pay 25% less per month.

542 W Surf St Unit 1 provides 100% less square footage than the average Chicago 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
542 W Surf St Unit 1
1BR $2,295 $2295.00 $6,885
Chicago Average
Studio $1,675 $3.60 $5,026
1BR $2,088 $3.00 $6,263
2BR $2,562 $2.60 $7,687
3BR $3,091 $2.40 $9,273
4BR $2,506 $1.90 $7,519

Availability in Chicago

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 4,358 1BR units on the market in Chicago. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
21% 35% 30% 10% 3%
Available Units in Chicago
Studio 2,613
1BR 4,358
2BR 3,719
3BR 1,175
4BR 431
Location
Nearby Colleges

DePaul University

City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College

DeVry University-Illinois

Harold Washington College

Argosy University-Chicago

FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on October 01, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 1 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
542 W Surf St Unit 1 has a 1 bedroom unit starting at $2,295.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 542 W Surf St Unit 1 in Chicago, IL. It's 1.2 miles southeast from the center of Chicago.
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