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Gold Coast Neighborhood Rental Guide

Beautiful and historic architecture surrounded by luxury high-rises.

Living in Chicago’s Gold Coast apartments puts you amid beautiful and historic architecture, as well as luxury high-rises.

Set in undoubtedly one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods, luxury apartments in the Gold Coast, Chicago enjoy an environment of grand 19th-century mansions, well-appointed high-rise condominiums and renovated gray and brownstone walkups. Here, old and new seamlessly blend together with the connecting thread of wealth and status. Shaded avenues, landscaped walkways and prim wrought-iron fences add to the neighborhood’s refined appeal. A stroll among the massive stone structures that once housed many of Chicago’s wealthiest and most influential people is simply breathtaking. Living in one of our penthouse apartments in the Gold Coast, all of this will be yours to enjoy!

Interested in Gold Coast luxury apartments for rent? Speak to a leasing specialist today! We are happy to help find your dream apartment or penthouse in Chicago. Check out our available apartments or penthouses in Gold Coast above on this page!

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AVERAGE RENTS

Luxury rentals in Gold Coast apartment buildings have rates starting at $1,400 and going as high as $10,000 — depending on apartment size and amenities.

  • Studio apartment in Gold Coast: $1,400-$2,500
  • 1-bedroom apartment in Gold Coast: $2,100-$3,600
  • 2-bedroom apartment in Gold Coast: $3,000-$5,600
  • 3-bedroom apartment in Gold Coast: $4,900-$11,800+

LIFESTYLE

Part of the appeal of apartments in the Gold Coast is the luxurious and extravagant atmosphere of the area. Living here, enjoy an abundance of designer shops and boutiques, set among iconic historical buildings.

COMMUNITY

This neighborhood has a wide range of residents who enjoy the tree-lined streets and the convenience of shopping, dining and amenities nearby.

TRAVEL / ESCAPE

Living in the Gold Coast, you have easy access to both interstate 90/94 (Kennedy Expressway) and Lake Shore Drive.

HOT SPOTS

Seeing as the Magnificent Mile extends north into the Gold Coast, shopping along Michigan Avenue is a must for locals.

Transportation

Residents of Gold Coast, Chicago apartments enjoy easy access to about two-dozen parking structures in the area — as well as parking lots to accommodate the excess of cars. These areas add convenience, as the driving and parking can get hectic in this busy Chicago neighborhood. For those without cars, both CTA and bus lines run through the Gold Coast.

1 cta routes

21 bus routes

0 metra routes

16 notable landmarks

Recreation / Entertainment

What would life in the Gold Coast be like without all the attractions and amenities that fill the area? When you choose from apartments for rent in Gold Coast, Chicago, you put yourself in the heart of everything the city has to offer. This community is busiest in the summer because of its historic architectural walking tours and Magnificent Mile shopping. When the weather heats up, Oak Street Beach is the place to be. Chicago’s Gold Coast provides activities and entertainment that will keep anyone occupied.

Goudy Park

International Museum of Surgical Science

The International Museum of Surgical Science is a museum located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

James Charnley House

The James Charnley residence is located in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, in the 1300 block of North Astor Street.

504 restaurants bars & coffee shops

Dining

The Gold Coast contains numerous amounts of restaurants that are just as well-known for their celebrity diners as for their mouth-watering food. This neighborhood will be sure to cater to every taste with notable sophistication and worldwide recognition.

Cafe

Casual Dining

Fine Dining

Fast Food

3RD COAST CAFE

The Gold Coast’s oldest café with unbeatable breakfast, lunch and dinner in a historic atmosphere.

GOLD COAST MARKET

A local Chicago market with fresh deli sandwiches, premium liquor, catering and more.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.

Luxbar

Modern, wood-&-brass, 2-level pub with outdoor seating, known for its sliders, steaks & salads.

Big Bowl

Casual Asian chain using farm-fresh veggies for Thai & Chinese dishes, stir-fries & homemade drinks.

THE AMBASSADOR ROOM

New American menu & drinks served in a supper club atmosphere with a history of celebrity sightings.

The Original Pancake House

Chain serving signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in dinerlike digs.

Nightlife / Bars

In addition to the restaurants and bars that double as hot nighttime hangouts in the area, residents of luxury apartments in the Gold Coast, Chicago have plenty of trendy clubs and swanky lounges nearby. These hot spots attract both local residents and tourists for an exciting evening out on the town. Expect clubs that are just as lavish as the neighborhood that surrounds it.

Bars

Luxbar

This restaurant features a modern, wood-and-brass, two-level pub with outdoor seating — known for its sliders, steaks and salads.

Fig & Olive

This chic, bright, three-floor space features an open kitchen, lounge and terrace for upscale Mediterranean fare.

Retail

Sometimes the mall atmosphere can be a little chaotic and crowded, especially on the weekends. In this case, residents of Gold Coast apartments have excellent shopping alternatives — on Oak, State and Rush streets — with plenty of trendy boutiques and high-end clothing chains.

250+ retail shops

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