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542 West Surf Street
542 West Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657, US

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$2,075–$2,195
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft0–700
modified
1 Day Ago

Property Overview

Featuring hardwood floors and a spacious living room, this residence offers a separate dining area and modern stainless steel appliances. The location is advantageous for pet owners, with numerous pet hospitals, supply stores, grooming services, and nearby dog parks. Additionally, top-rated high schools are conveniently located within a mile, enhancing the area's appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • hardwood floors
  • separate dining area
  • stainless steel appliances
  • spacious living room
  • large bedroom
  • new bathroom

Units

542 West Surf Street Chicago, IL

Available

2N

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,075

Listed on 09/09/2025
Listed by Berthene Christos
Days on market: 63
We now offer virtual video tours of all of our apartments! Schedule a virtual tour and rent this apartment from the comfort and safety of your home! Apply online! Classic one bedroom, one bathroom in Lakeview features brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, separate dining area with built in shelves, spacious living room, large bedroom, great closet space, hardwood floors, new bathroom, laundry room in building, and pets are welcome. Close to Lake, Trader Joes, transportation, and nightlife! UA1701 Won't Last Long!

Available

N2

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,075

Listed on 09/06/2025
Listed by Pete Mitic
Days on market: 66
AMENITIES * Hardwood Floors * Renovated Kitchen * Stainless Steel Appliances * Dishwasher * Renovated Bathroom * Miniblinds * Ceiling Fans * Plenty of Closet Space * Gated Entry * Intercom * Amazon Key * Pet-Friendly Building * 4 out of 4 Star Energy Rating Disclaimer: The Apartment Source Call or text: 773.404.9900

New Listing

N1

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,195

Listed on 11/01/2025
Listed by Pete Mitic
Days on market: 10
AMENITIES * Hardwood Floors * Renovated Kitchen * Stainless Steel Appliances * Dishwasher * Renovated Bathroom * Miniblinds * Ceiling Fans * Plenty of Closet Space * Gated Entry * Intercom * Amazon Key * Pet-Friendly Building * 4 out of 4 Star Energy Rating Disclaimer: The Apartment Source Call or text: 773.404.9900

New Listing

1N

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,195

Listed on 10/31/2025
Listed by Berthene Christos
Days on market: 11
We now offer virtual video tours of all of our apartments! Schedule a virtual tour and rent this apartment from the comfort and safety of your home! Apply online! Delightful one bedroom, one bathroom in Lakeview features newer kitchen, dishwasher, spacious living area, large bedroom, great closet space, hardwood floors, newer bathroom, laundry room in building, and pets are welcome. Close to Lake, Trader Joe's, transportation, and nightlife! UA1701 Won't Last Long!

New Listing

CLS1

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,075

Listed on 11/10/2025
Listed by Christy
Days on market: 1
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.

Amenities for 542 West Surf Street

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Controlled Access
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Dishwasher
  • Air Conditioning
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Oven

Policies at 542 West Surf Street

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 542 West Surf Street

HomeApartments in ChicagoLakeview 542 W Surf St #N1, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Visit 542 W Surf St in Chicago's vibrant Lakeview neighborhood! This 51-unit property offers a cozy 1-bedroom floorplan, approximately 700 square feet in size. Residents enjoy top-notch amenities, including hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and a separate dining area. The spacious living room and large bedroom provide ample space to relax and unwind. Additional perks include a new bathroom, intercom system, and in-unit dishwasher. As a bonus, this pet-friendly property is situated near top-rated schools, with an elementary, middle, and high school all within close proximity, boasting A- or higher ratings. With only long-term rentals offered, make this charming property your home and experience the best of Lakeview living!

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Address details

Units51
Units available5
Neighborhood
City
Zip code60657

542 W Surf St #N1 is great for:

Pet owners

  • 22 pet supply stores near the property
  • 7 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 542 West Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657, US compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 4 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Chicago

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 10% higher than 1-bedrooms in Lakeview.

Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Lakeview
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,514
December 2023$1,565
January 2024$1,595
February 2024$1,627
March 2024$1,926
April 2024$1,745
May 2024$1,751
June 2024$1,764
July 2024$1,931
August 2024$1,691
September 2024$1,682
October 2024$1,630
November 2024$1,568
December 2024$1,501
January 2025$1,483
February 2025$1,495
March 2025$1,520
April 2025$1,512
May 2025$1,502
June 2025$1,531
July 2025$1,580
August 2025$1,516
September 2025$1,473
October 2025$1,495
November 2025$1,498
A table of studio rental data trends in Lakeview
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,339
December 2023$1,332
January 2024$1,325
February 2024$1,325
March 2024$1,312
April 2024$1,367
May 2024$1,482
June 2024$1,493
July 2024$1,532
August 2024$1,495
September 2024$1,495
October 2024$1,467
November 2024$1,473
December 2024$1,483
January 2025$1,448
February 2025$1,485
March 2025$1,492
April 2025$1,495
May 2025$1,498
June 2025$1,540
July 2025$1,506
August 2025$1,460
September 2025$1,450
October 2025$1,450
November 2025$1,425

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 542 W Surf St, Chicago, IL.
This month$2,1951 bed1 bath
2 months ago$2,0751 bed1 bath
8 months ago$1,9751 bed1 bath
9 months ago$1,9751 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,7951 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,7951 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,7501 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,8951 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,0951 bed1 bath

Schools near 542 W Surf St #N1

The Nettelhorst School

3252 n broadway st

chicago, IL, 60657

PK, K-8Public
A-

Skinner North Elementary School

640 w scott st

chicago, IL, 60610

K-8Public
A-

Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center

160 w wendell st

chicago, IL, 60610

PK, K-8Public
C+

North River Elementary School

4416 n troy st

chicago, IL, 60625

PK, K-8Public
C+

Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School

3030 w arthington st

chicago, IL, 60612

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood

Lakeview | Chicago, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Chicago near 542 West Surf Street

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 542 West Surf Street, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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