14 West Elm Apartments

We've lived here for one year now and we've loved it. Our unit is beautiful - I gasped the first time we walked in and saw the high ceilings, white everything, and light pouring in the big windows. And since the building allows using nails (provided you fill them later), we've been able to make our space even more homey. We love having bike storage and a gym, and we LOVE our rooftop deck. Trash, recycling, and mail are made easy. Andrew in the office is a great guy and puts you at ease during... the move-in process. Garcia from maintainance has been the bomb with the repairs we've needed - it's always been done the same day. We've only been able to hear our neighbors like twice. It's an old building, so you will have things like some chips in the paint or a noisy radiator, but for us it's been worth the charm. Biggest 3 drawbacks to us are they don't allow dogs, there's no on-site parking, and there's no storage in the basement or anything. But you also can't beat this location! Right down the street from Jewel and now Aldi, tons of restaurants, a quick walk to the Moody campus if you're a student there, and a very quick walk to the Mag Mile and Water Tower Place. Certainly shop around for the best option for you, but keep this one on the short list. Lee mas

We just re-signed for our 3rd year!

Awesome location in the heart of the Gold Coast within walking distance of the CTA Red Line, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, shopping— you name it! I moved here from Florida and didn’t know much about Chicago neighborhoods, but I LOVE this area!

Although the building itself is a bit older, it is very well kept and always super clean. Renovations were recently done on the elevators and there have been virtually no problems since. Between the key fob... operated front doors and doorman on duty every evening, the building always feels safe. Awesome rooftop area with lounge chairs, grills, and a beautiful view of the city and lake! Really nice fitness room in the basement with a great variety of equipment (even a new Peloton!). While I do wish there was in-unit laundry, there is a large laundry room in the basement as well. I love our 2 bedroom/2 bathroom unit; the perfect size, no maintenance problems, always nice and warm in the winter (again, Florida, so that’s a big deal!), and an amazing view of the city/John Hancock building outside our window.

Everyone from the leasing office to the doorman to the maintenance staff to the cleaning team are super nice and always greet you with a smile. We definitely feel at home here :) Lee mas

There were no unpleasant surprises when I moved in. If you live on a lower floor you can hear the bars next door, but that is to be expected when you live on a lower floor next to a bar. The heating system is older and knocks and there is no AC, but again I knew this before I moved in and those are the biggest issues.
The location is awesome. You can easily walk along Michigan Ave, the beach front, the river walk and so many other places are in easy walking distance. It's also right next... to a Jewel and a CVS, so it is easy to get groceries and other necessities. It's also close to the Clark and Division red line stop which makes commuting easy.
The maintenance have quickly fixed all the issues that came up in my apartment and all the office staff and doorman are nice people.
Overall if you are looking for a place in a great location with a nice staff, it's the place to be. Just know that there are nicer apartments in this area of the city, but they all cost a lot more. Lee mas

Very helpful and friendly staff, nice units and common areas, prime location and a great value. No complaints after living here for a year.

As a first time apartment renter, I couldn’t have asked for a better place. The apartment itself (2 bed 1 bath) is spacious yet cozy, has a decent amount of storage space, and has character with an archway into the living area and an alcove in the wall to decorate. The staff are all SO friendly, very responsive, and helpful. The maintenance crew also has a great response rate and has always fixed any issues. The gym is a great amenity and the laundromat area is very clean. The location can not... be beat!! Overall it’s been a great place to live. Lee mas