If you want to live in a luxury Chicago building that offers uncommon experiences, this list of the most unique apartment amenities will give you some direction. From free beer on tap and indoor gardens, to resort-style rooftop pools and more, these cool apartment amenities will make you feel right at home. Located in some of the city’s most interesting neighborhoods (South Loop or Streeterville, anyone?), you’ll find a space with features that suit your lifestyle and budget.
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Unique Apartment Amenities in Chicago
Sentral
Address: 808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: South Loop
Average Rent for a 1-Bedroom: $3,300
Unique Amenities:
- Dog run (pet park) and dog spa
- Indoor infinity pool with views of Lake Michigan
- Entertainment lounge
- Hydrotherapy spa
- 4-story winter garden
Located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, Sentral Chicago Michigan Avenue apartments are perfect for pet lovers thanks to a dog run and spa on site and tons of green space in the neighborhood. Residents can take time to pursue their passions in the music room, unwind with friends in the community event rooms and lounge spaces, and entertain at the resort-style pool, outdoor roof deck, and communal grill. And the best part? When Chicago winters keep you stuck indoors, Sentral’s 4-story winter garden offers a lush, inviting space to keep warm.
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NEMA
Address: 1210 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: South Loop
Average Rent for a 1-Bedroom: $2,800
Unique Amenities:
- Boxing ring, golf simulator, squash court, basketball court, and other fitness equipment
- Co-working space
- Game room with skee ball
- Sports bar
- Tech concierge
- Kid’s club
- On-site Dollop Coffee Co. location
- Spa suite
- Movie theatre, and so much more…
Adrenaline junkies will love living in this South Loop luxury building where recreation and outdoor fun is accessible right outside your apartment door. The impressive fitness amenities at NEMA include a golf simulator, sports court, boxing ring, basketball court, and a bike room to store your cycling gear, to name just some of the options.
Tech enthusiasts won’t get bored leveraging the smart features and advanced technology accessible throughout the building. This complex also comes with everything you need to host the ultimate summer gathering, with a resort-style outdoor pool flanked by televisions and entertaining areas. NEMA offers all the comforts of home and then some, such as bold co-working spaces, a sports bar with games and big screens for viewing your favorite teams, and dog-friendly conveniences, like a dog run and a dog spa. The real question here is, what amenities doesn’t NEMA have?
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Optima Signature
Address: 220 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: Streeterville
Average Rent for a 1-Bedroom: $4,400
Unique Amenities:
- Indoor and outdoor kids’ play spaces
- Complimentary fitness classes
- Nail salon
- Whole Foods access on-site
Chicagoans wanting to tap into the city’s energy will make great use of the unique apartment amenities at Optima Signature. Located in Streeterville near lively tourist hotspots, shopping, and gorgeous lake views, Optima apartments deliver the coolest apartment amenities for single renters and families alike. Make use of the cinema room, indoor and outdoor kids’ play spaces, basketball and squash courts, cold plunge shower, sauna, and nail salon to turn your new home into an endless opportunity for recreation and self-care.
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Evo Union Park
Address: 1454 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: West Loop/Fulton Market
Average Rent for a 1-Bedroom: $2,850
Unique Amenities:
- PC gaming room with four 10k gaming PCs
- Co-working lounge and conference rooms
- Poolside cabanas
- Rooftop courtyard
Evo Union Park’s cool apartment amenities include everything you need for a fun and relaxing weekend at home. Unwind on Friday night with one of the gaming room’s 10k gaming consoles, and then snag a poolside cabana on Saturday so that you can relax the day away. The outdoor pool area includes fire features, communal grills, and plenty of seating to host a group cookout. If you need to get your sweat on before Monday rolls around, Evo has a large fitness center with Technogym equipment available to residents. Plus, if you’re in a work-from-home situation, the co-working lounge has everything you need to log in on Monday morning without leaving home.
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Cascade
Address: 455 E Waterside Dr, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: New East Side
Average Rent for a 1-Bedroom: $2,955
Unique Amenities:
- Conservatory
- Library
- 25-yard lap pool and hydrotherapy pool
- Jam room for live music sessions
- Makerspace
With 45,000 square feet of unique apartment amenities, Cascade appeals to everyone. Residents can catch the sunrise from the lakefront terrace; do their favorite workout in the lap pool, yoga and spin studio, or HIIT gym; or find a creative outlet in the music room or makerspace. These unique Chicago apartments also come with access to a year-round conservatory with lush greenery and a library with private study areas for those days when you just want to hunker down in a cozy spot.
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727 W Madison
Address: 727 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: West Loop
Average Rent for a 1-Bedroom: $3,590
Unique Amenities:
- Beer on tap (24 ounces free for residents each day)
- Coffee bar
- Club room with billiards
- Pet spa
727 W Madison brings what you need for work, health, and home life all under one roof. The private rooftop, lounge, and coffee bar with free beer on tap, individual party rooms, and club room with billiards provide diverse relaxation opportunities right at home. This luxury building also boasts free access to Peloton bikes, a yoga studio, and a high-end fitness studio, along with a dog park and pet spa to pamper your pup.
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