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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Luxury apartment building
  • Wood plank flooring
  • Outdoor spaces
  • 9' ceiling heights
  • Downtown chicago
  • One, two and three bedroom apartments

Location

55 Saint Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
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Management

Brae House Company

Leasing office

(844) 311-0438 ext. 3341

Property Overview

Brae House is a luxury apartment building in downtown Chicago with wood plank flooring, outdoor spaces, 9' ceiling heights, and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. It scores highly overall, with especially strong marks for amenities, location, price, and trustworthiness, while its proximity to a top-rated elementary school adds another positive point.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Brae House is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brae House has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Brae House - 2032 bed2 bath959 sqft$3,050 /moThe Brae House is a 13 unit luxury apartment building that includes 2,000 square feet of ground floor retail, occupied by Braeside Market (a local coffee shop / market). The residential units are comprised of One, Two and Three Bedroom apartments that range in size from 754 sq. ft. - 1,740 sq. ft. Each apartment is finished with luxury finishes, including quartz countertops, Euro-style cabinets, stainless steel appliances and in-unit washer/dryers, 9' ceiling heights, wood plank flooring, and generous outdoor spaces are also featured throughout the units. Sitting just north of Lake Cook Road, the site straddles two highly desirable communities: the City of Highland Park and the Village of Glencoe. The Lake Michigan shoreline is within walking distance from the site, as are two Chicagoland destinations, Ravinia Festival and Chicago Botanic Gardens. The METRA Braeside Station's location directly across the street provides easy transportation both north and south to Downtown Chicago.

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Amenities for Brae House

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedUtilities/Sewer
Water

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Elevator

Services

Recycling
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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About Brae House

HomeApartments in Highland Park Brae House

The Brae House is a 13 unit luxury apartment building that includes 2,000 square feet of ground floor retail, occupied by Braeside Market (a local coffee shop / market). The residential units are comprised of One, Two and Three Bedroom apartments that range in size from 754 sq. ft. - 1,740 sq. ft. Each apartment is finished with luxury finishes, including quartz countertops, Euro-style cabinets, stainless steel appliances and in-unit washer/dryers, 9' ceiling heights, wood plank flooring, and generous outdoor spaces are also featured throughout the units. Sitting just north of Lake Cook Road, the site straddles two highly desirable communities: the City of Highland Park and the Village of Glencoe. The Lake Michigan shoreline is within walking distance from the site, as are two Chicagoland destinations, Ravinia Festival and Chicago Botanic Gardens. The METRA Braeside Station's location directly across the street provides easy transportation both north and south to Downtown Chicago.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Brae House is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brae House has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Brae House
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Brae House stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Brae House stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Brae House is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Brae House does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Brae House is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Brae House compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Highland Park

2-bedroom apartments at Brae House cost about 33% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Highland Park.

Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Highland Park
A table of studio rental data trends in Highland Park
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,660
August 2024$1,661
September 2024$1,645
October 2024$1,620
November 2024$1,559
December 2024$1,602
January 2025$1,718
February 2025$1,636
March 2025$1,595
April 2025$1,728
May 2025$1,737
June 2025$1,717
July 2025$1,690
August 2025$1,656
September 2025$1,650
October 2025$1,717
November 2025$1,688
December 2025$1,559
January 2026$1,669
February 2026$1,674
March 2026$1,695
April 2026$1,720
May 2026$1,737
June 2026$1,695

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$122,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $122,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,050.
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Schools near Brae House

Braeside Elementary School

150 pierce rd

highland park, IL, 60035

K-5Public
A

Green Bay School

1936 green bay rd

highland park, IL, 60035

PKPublic

The Joseph Sears School

542 abbotsford rd

kenilworth, IL, 60043

PK, K-8Public
A+

Bannockburn School

2165 telegraph rd

bannockburn, IL, 60015

K-8Public
A+

Park View Elementary School

6200 lake st

morton grove, IL, 60053

PK, K-8Public
A
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Getting around Highland Park near 55 Saint Johns Ave

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 55 Saint Johns Ave, Highland Park

Groceries

1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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