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542 W Surf St #1

Chicago, IL 60657 - Cook County

Apartment

Studio

1 bath

Cats & dogs OK

Laundry on site

About 542 W Surf St #1

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 studio 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: Updated Bathroom & Updated Kitchen.

2 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 1 hour ago · Listing updated: November 13, 2026

Managed by Mary Kuipers · (708) 942-1771

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,650
Bedrooms:	Studio
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	December 1, 2026
ID:	84730147

Amenities

Water Included
Laundry Facilities
Courtyard
Hardwood Floors
On-Site Management

Additional Details

This studio apartment at 542 W Surf St #1 in Chicago, IL 60657 rents for $1,650 a month. It is pet friendly. 542 W Surf St #1 was advertised by Mary Kuipers on November 13, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $1,650 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for studio apartments and condos in Chicago (about $1,660).

From 1,041 studio apartments and condos listed in Chicago on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$1,660Typical rent for studio apartments and condos in Chicago

$1,400–$2,150Middle half of their rents

29 daysAverage time they have been listed

See studios for rent in Chicago

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Studio

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