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Highlights

  • Zero Deposit
  • Bike storage
  • Exceptional living experience
  • In-building laundry
  • Elevators
  • 24-hour emergency call center
  • Vintage mid-rise building

Location

540 W Briar Pl, Chicago, IL 60657, USA|Lakeview
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Property Overview

540 W. Briar is a highly rated vintage mid-rise with exceptional overall value, strong quality, and a prime location, supported by a 9.4 expert rating and top marks for location and quality. It offers bike storage, in-building laundry, elevators, and a 24-hour emergency call center, and it is especially appealing for fitness and wellness thanks to an on-site gym, HVAC, nearby grocery stores, and access to sports facilities.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.4
Excellent
540 W. Briar is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Great for

  • Wellness

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath423 sqft- Vintage Studio - Spacious - Kitchenette off main room - Good closet space - Updated kitchen - White cabinetry - Hardwood flooring Take a Building Tour: https youtu be aiTVbPiXQ6Q Briar near Broadway - All units have HEAT INCLUDED - Charming vintage mid-rise building - Elevators - Laundry room in-building - Gym on-site - Cat friendly! - Bike storage - Secure entry (iDoor/Video system) - A few blocks to the Lakefront Trail & Belmont Harbor - Many nearby bus routes (#36, #8, #22, #77, #151, #134, #143, #156, #146, #135) - Just over half a mile to Diversey Brown/Purple Line Station - Plenty of shopping, nightlife, restaurants, and entertainment in the neighborhood - Assigned building engineer - NO Security Deposit! - 24-Hour Emergency Call Center - No dogs, except service animals ICM Properties has been proudly managing apartments since 1966. Call ICM Properties for details or to arrange a showing at 773 549-5443. To see a list of other ICM properties, visit our website at www icmproperties com find
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath655 sqft- Lakeview East 1-bed - Galley kitchen - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Heat included - Gas included - Ceiling fans - Great lighting - Hardwood floors Take a Building Tour: https youtu be aiTVbPiXQ6Q Briar near Broadway - All units have HEAT INCLUDED - Charming vintage mid-rise building - Elevators - Laundry room in-building - Gym on-site - Cat friendly! - Bike storage - Secure entry (iDoor/Video system) - A few blocks to the Lakefront Trail & Belmont Harbor - Many nearby bus routes (#36, #8, #22, #77, #151, #134, #143, #156, #146, #135) - Just over half a mile to Diversey Brown/Purple Line Station - Plenty of shopping, nightlife, restaurants, and entertainment in the neighborhood - Assigned building engineer - NO Security Deposit! - 24-Hour Emergency Call Center - No dogs, except service animals ICM Properties has been proudly managing apartments since 1966. Call ICM Properties for details or to arrange a showing at 773 549-5443. To see a list of other ICM properties, visit our website at www icmproperties com find
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath510 sqft- Modern 2021 2-bed rehab - Queen-sized bedrooms - SS Appliances - Large island - Stone countertops - Sleek tiling - Amazing natural light - Two fully remodeled bathrooms - Heat and gas included - Ceiling fans - Hardwood flooring Take a Building Tour: https youtu be aiTVbPiXQ6Q Briar near Broadway - All units have HEAT INCLUDED - Charming vintage mid-rise building - Elevators - Laundry room in-building - Gym on-site - Cat friendly! - Bike storage - Secure entry (iDoor/Video system) - A few blocks to the Lakefront Trail & Belmont Harbor - Many nearby bus routes (#36, #8, #22, #77, #151, #134, #143, #156, #146, #135) - Just over half a mile to Diversey Brown/Purple Line Station - Plenty of shopping, nightlife, restaurants, and entertainment in the neighborhood - Assigned building engineer - NO Security Deposit! - 24-Hour Emergency Call Center - No dogs, except service animals ICM Properties has been proudly managing apartments since 1966. Call ICM Properties for details or to arrange a showing at 773 549-5443. To see a list of other ICM properties, visit our website at www icmproperties com find

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Rent trends in Lakeview

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Lakeview
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,676
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$1,520
December 2025$1,495
January 2026$1,496
February 2026$1,516
March 2026$1,657
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,684
June 2026$1,691
July 2026$1,658
A table of studio rental data trends in Lakeview
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,416
December 2025$1,434
January 2026$1,479
February 2026$1,519
March 2026$1,585
April 2026$1,595
May 2026$1,638
June 2026$1,648
July 2026$1,608

Schools near 540 W. Briar

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+

Rudolph Elementary Learning Center

1628 w washington blvd

chicago, IL, 60612

PK, K-7Public
C+
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Neighborhood

Lakeview | Chicago, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Chicago near 540 W Briar Pl

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 540 W Briar Pl, Chicago

Groceries

10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

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

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

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

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