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Near Southside, 1255 S Michigan Ave | Chicago
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Outdoor Pool  
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Private Decks
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

8.4
Great
7 Reviews

About this Location

Trader Joe’s
6 min walk
Red Line (metro) - 6 min
Green Line (metro) - 5 min
Grant Park
5 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,702+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$2,990+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,045+
2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
$3,585+
Schedule Appointment At
(872) 704-8022

  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs
    •  Double Sinks

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Conference Room
    •  Mini Grocery Store

  • Entertainment

    •  Coffee Bar
    •  Game Room
    •  Hot Tub
    •  Rooftop Deck
    •  Theater Room

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Ice Maker
    •  Luxury Cabinets
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Minimum Lease Term  
    •  Move-in Fee  

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Fireplace
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Parking Garage  

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Pet deposit for dogs  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access
    •  On-site Maintenance

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Outdoor Pool  

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available

  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies
    •  Private Decks
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Overall rating 8.4/10, based on 7 renter reviews Write a review

8.9
Location
8.3
Amenities
8.0
Management
8.6
Value
7.9
Social
8.2
Safety
Excellent
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SKY55 reviews and highlights

  • all the apartments are very well designed
  • great location with so much to walk to
  • short ride to all fun nightlife or shopping
  • the views from this building are incredible
  • a newer building
  • the management is great and very helpful
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Great Location and Amenities

My only complaint is that there has been construction in the lobby for the past 11 months, which is a bit frustrating.

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  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Great spot with great amenities

Renting was a last-minute decision for me. I moved here from charlotte, NC for a job, and it was very spurr-of-the-moment. I was lucky enough to find this spot in the middle of South Loop, Chicago and I could not be happier. The location is convenient, the apartment looks great on the inside and I have a fantastic lake view.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Great for the price

I really like sky55. It’s got amazing amentities and honestly it’s a great value for your dollar. I tried finding other apartments nearby but they were all out of my price range or did not offer anything he convenience of a nearby grocery store and transit station.

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  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Great Place

Great place! Great location gorgeous building

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Amazing View

The views from this building are incredible. You can see solider field and Lake Michigan on one end or Chicagos skyline the other way. All the apartments including the smallest size are very well designed so it never feels small. The management is great and very helpful. This is a newer building so the price is def worth it.

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Happy in the South Loop

I love living in the South Loop. Its a great location with so much to walk to! Short ride to all fun nightlife or shopping! I highly recommend living down in the South Loop, especially with all of the construction and other exciting things coming to the area!

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  • 2 beds / 2 baths

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 32 Recs

Giordano’s
The Bongo Room
Nepal House Indian & Nepalese
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grocery 1 Rec

Trader Joe’s
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
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fitness 31 Recs

Tejas Yoga
Pure Barre
Fitness Formula Clubs
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parks 9 Recs

The Sod Room
Fred Anderson Park
Coliseum Park
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coffee 8 Recs

La Haven Coffee
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee
Fruve’ xPress Juicery
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About Near Southside

Home to the historic Mercy Hospital, Near Southside boasts impressive healthcare facilities which has helped to transform this quaint neighborhood from an industrial powerhouse in the 1940's to the modern mini-medical district it is today. Though many medical professionals live here, the area is hom...
Walkable
Safe Area
Lakefront
Gyms Nearby
Mercy Hospital
Shopping Center
Great Entertainment
Median rents in Near Southside
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,850
2 Bedroom
$
2,500

Getting around Near Southside

Red

6 min

Green

5 min

12 (bus)

2 min

1/3/4 (bus)

1 min

29/62 (bus)

4 min

18 (bus)

5 min

Parking at SKY55

Parking Garage

Starting at $225/month, Reserved spaces available

Parking Near SKY55

Peoples Auto Parking 710 S Wabash Ave

20 min
$250 / month

Park 1 - Self - Valet Assist Garage

23 min
$310 / month

Park 1 - Keys Held

28 min
$320 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Near Southside Reviews

30 reviews
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at 1620 South Michigan
South Loop is a great option because it's easy to get to both Hyde Park and downtown. There isn't much by way of restaurants/bars (at least in comparison to some of the other neighborhoods), but it's also a lot cheaper than downtown or the other neighborhoods west and north of downtown.
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at 320 E 21st St
I love south loop. It's conveniently close to both school and night life.
Reviewed by Chicago Booth Student living at 1333 Wabash
Great neighborhood just outside the craziness of the Loop. You're still very much "in the city" and it's easy to get to any corner of the city. A decent selection of bars and restaurants nearby, and very convenient to grocery store, Target, Roosevelt Collection, etc. Neighborhood is very pet and child friendly. Always feel safe, even late at night.
Reviewed by Mike living at Park Michigan Apartments
I love South Loop. It's close enough to Hyde Park that you don't feel like you have a terrible commute to get to the law school, and it's in the city enough that you feel like you're in Chicago. the streets are nice and wide, it's busy but not too busy, there are grocery stores and a couple of decent food options - it's a perfect compromise position for a law student that still wants to be in Chicago proper.
Reviewed by Deloitte Employee living at 1401 South State
The neighborhood is a bit scary during the late hours, with many homeless and strange people begging outside the subway or Jewel Osco. The area is convenient as it is close to the freeway and subway line, not too far from the city.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at Park Michigan Apartments
Great proximity to Loop, but less touristy than River North and more lively than the West Loop. Downside: gets very congested when there's an event at Soldier Field or in Grant Park.
Reviewed by Chicago Booth Student living at SKY55
Lots of grocery stores. Some good restaurants. Close to the park and Lake. Can use the Metra like students in the loop but can also bus
Reviewed by UChicago Law Student living at 320 E 21st St
South loop is very safe and also has a number of decent restaurants

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