South Loop Apartments

Looking for a great downtown Chicago neighborhood to move to? You’ve got to take a look at South Loop. This awesome neighborhood wins renters over, again and again, thanks to its lake views, ideal location and incredible apartments too.

Overhead view of Chicago's South Loop neighborhood, low rise buildings and trees in the foreground and high rises in the background

Life in South Loop

UNIVERSITIES

  • Columbia College Chicago
  • Roosevelt University
  • Illinois Institute of Technology
  • East-West University
  • Illinois College of Optometry

HOSPITALS

  • No major hospitals

HIGHWAY ACCESS

  • Highway 41 (Lake Shore Drive)
  • Interstates 90 / 94
  • Interstate 290

TRAIN/METRA STATIONS

  • LaSalle Station: Blue Line
  • Harrison Station: Red Line
  • Roosevelt Station: Red/Green/Orange Line
  • Cermak-Chinatown Station: Red Line
  • Cermak-McCormick Place Station: Green Line
  • Museum Campus/11th Street Station: Metra
  • LaSalle Street Station: Metra

BUS ROUTES

  • Routes 1-4
  • Route 12
  • Route 18
  • Route 22
  • Route 29
  • Route 62
  • Route 146
  • Route J14

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Get to Know South Loop

The luxury apartments in South Loop are truly impressive. Their silhouettes stand out in the Chicago skyline, rising up, up, up!

If you’re thinking about renting an apartment in South Loop, and want the inside scoop, you’ve come to the right place. We know South Loop’s best apartments inside and out – every amenity, each floor plan, which are closest to transit and most importantly, which are closest to your favorite coffee shop.

Want to live across the street from Grant Park? Just wait until you lay eyes upon Sentral Apartments on Michigan Avenue. The views of the lake and park are totally breathtaking. If you want to rent a new apartment, South Loop is a neighborhood that deserves a close look. From cozy studio apartments at Alta Grand Central to beautifully detailed riverside units at Southbank’s The Cooper, the residential development in South Loop shows no sign of slowing down.

Remember, the best way to know which luxury apartments in Chicago South Loop is to talk to a leasing agent who knows their stuff!

The Food Scene in South Loop

One of the greatest things about living in downtown Chicago is exploring the city’s great restaurants. From Chicago deep-dish pizza to hole-in-the-wall bars to Michelin star restaurants, we’ve got it all! Live in South Loop, and you’ll have so many great dining options right outside your door.

If you have a taste for Italian, South Loop has got you covered. Hit up Sofi Restaurant for melt-in-your-mouth pasta and killer crème brûlée. Looking for a great pizza? Sono Wood Fired Chicago serves up delicious pizza pie, plus a great wine selection.

Brunch is always a good idea, and South Loop’s options are mouthwatering. The Grant Park Bistro, located in the Le Meridien Essex, is the cutest spot and serves up classics with a twist (plus, bottomless mimosas!). Nearby café Honey Berry creates breakfast dishes that are as sweet as their name. Try the French toast churros…because dessert for breakfast cannot be beat!

When you live in South Loop, access to cold beer and craft cocktails is certainly abundant. Take in a game at neighborhood favorite sports bars Kasey’s Tavern or First Draft. The new Mexican joint Señorita’s Canita has the best looking margaritas in South Loop, and the neighborhood is buzzing about their flautas and enchiladas too.

Things to Do in South Loop

When you rent one of the awesome luxury apartments near South Loop, you’ll never be bored! The neighborhood is full of so many things to do. Start a bucket list to work your way through all the great activities in South Loop.

Once you’re a Chicago local, be prepared for an onslaught of visitors wanting to come check out your city! Everyone will want to hit up Chicago’s most famous sights and luckily when you live in South Loop, some of the city’s most famous adventures are just a walk away. Hit up Museum Campus, right along the lake, which is home to the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium. This spot is also a perfect spot for Instagram-worthy photos of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon on a summer day in South Loop, check out the sailing clubs in the neighborhood. Newbies can book lessons with the Salty Dog Sailing Co. for a memorable activity in Chicago. You never know – you may discover your new passion.

South Loop is also home to great entertainment. Check out the schedule at Northerly Island’s Huntington Bank Pavilion – an awesome place to catch live tunes on a warm summer night.

Hot tip – if you’re even mildly interested in cars (like, if you drive one), mark your calendars for Chicago Auto Show at South Loop’s McCormick Place. The largest auto show in the U.S., this event is hugely popular and so much fun.

Shopping in South Loop

Living in South Loop means the corridor to world-class shopping on Michigan Avenue, is nearby. Head north for some major retail therapy from luxury retail brands like Tiffany and Co. to popular brands such as Nike and Sephora.

The South Loop also has stores nearby that make living in a downtown neighborhood easy. There’s a Target (with groceries!) on Roosevelt and Clark, plus a Walgreens and Trader Joe’s just a few blocks east. In the northern half of the neighborhood, you’ll find several small-format grocers including Totto’s Market, River City Market and Urban Pantry.

South Loop’s Park and Recreation Options

Imagine having Grant Park outside your front door. It’s yours when you rent an apartment on Michigan Avenue in South Loop. This mega 319-acre park offers up so much space to run and play. Grant Park is also home to fun summer events too, like Lollapalooza and you won’t even need tickets when you live close enough to take in the tunes.

There are smaller parks in South Loop too, including great spots to take your dog to run out some energy. Leash up Fido and head to Roosevelt Park to play in the dog area, or bring your tennis racquet and perfect your game.

And remember – the coolest luxury apartments in Chicago’s South Loop are just blocks away from Lake Michigan. Not only do you get to enjoy beautiful sunrises over the lake, but the running/biking trail along the lakeshore can’t be beat!

Public Transit in South Loop

When you move into a luxury apartment in South Loop, you have awesome public transit options nearby that’ll take you anywhere you want to go in the city.

If you work in South Loop or the Loop, you’ll be able to walk or bike to the office. But if you need to commute out of the neighborhood, the South Loop public transit options are plentiful.

The CTA Red Line runs right down the middle of South Loop along State Street. Hop on at the Roosevelt or Harrison station. A bus is always a great option too, and no matter what apartment you rent in South Loop, you’ll find stops super close by.

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