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Lake views in Edgewater Writing Pod

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Rates from USD $3500 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From October 15, 2026

Description

My name is Mert. I'm a professor at Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management. This is the Chicago apartment where I wrote my first book, and it's one of the most creatively charged spaces I've ever lived in. I'm making it available and would love to share it with the right person. The unit sits high above the city with sweeping views of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light throughout the day. You have direct access to Lake Shore Drive and the lakefront bike path, and I have a Cannondale bike here you're welcome to use. The apartment is fully furnished and thoughtfully set up for someone who creates, thinks, and lives intentionally. There's a large live-edge wood desk built for deep work, surrounded by walls of books I've read over the years. If you fall in love with one, you're welcome to read it. If you'd like to keep it, please do, on one condition: leave an equal number of books behind. Take three, leave three. Honor system. What's Included 1 bedroom with a large open closet and city and lake views, a full bathroom with glass shower enclosure, a fully equipped kitchen with professional utensils, espresso machine, updated oven, fridge, open kitchen with butcher block island and bar seating, sectional sofa, chess set, over 500 books across fiction, business, design, and more, guitar and bass (please treat with care), and a bike for lakefront use. AC, Amenities, Fast WiFi, and monthly cleaning are included. 24/7 Doorman access, mail room, and pool access during the summer. Garage parking available for +$200/mo Who I'm Looking For Someone who will treat this space the way I do, with curiosity and respect. Ideally a creative, a builder, a reader, or someone going through a meaningful chapter of their life. This apartment has a particular energy, and I'd love it to go to someone who feels it and honors it.

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
1,100 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From October 15, 2026

Minimum Stay

1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Dog friendly. 24/7 Private doorman. Mailroom for accepting packages. Pool access.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Closest University

Loyola University Chicago

Nearby Universities
UIC | Illinois Institute of Technology | DePaul University | Northwestern University | The University of Chicago | University of Illinois Chicago
Neighborhood

Edgewater

Nearby Cities

Chicago | Evanston

Comments: Cozy gem with wide open views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. This was my home where I wrote a book, spent time making music, and did some of my most original thinking. Espresso setup, marble bathroom, musical instruments, and over 500 books.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Park
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3500 Monthly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: My team will come in once a month and take care of the apartment, do laundry, etc.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Monthly parking available at an additional $200/mo.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Elevator

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Doorman

Fitness

Pool

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Art Studio

Comments: Walking distance to brown and red lines, direct access to bike path along the lake, unobstructed views of the lake and the city.

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