New Chicago Apartment Buildings to Watch in 2023

Who doesn’t love that brand-new, shiny feeling? For Chicago renters, there’s nothing better than being one of the first residents of a new apartment building. From the latest design trends to best-in-class amenities, new buildings in Chicago in 2023 just hit different.

New apartments for rent are popping up all around the city. Chicago apartment renters will find everything from large-scale apartment buildings that are proper skyscrapers to more intimate apartment buildings with fewer units. We’re seriously looking forward to these new apartments that recently opened their doors to new renters and other Chicago buildings opening soon.

Platform 4611 Marks New Generation of Luxury Buildings in Uptown

Modern living room of studio apartment at Platform 4611 in Uptown Chicago

Platform 4611

Just take a walk around Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, and you'll notice there's something new around every corner. Luxury apartments Platform 4611 has arrived just in time for Uptown's exciting boom in new businesses and buildings. The brand new apartments offer premium spaces, finishes, and amenities. Apartment features include nine-foot ceilings, gas cooktops, in-unit laundry, floor-to-ceiling windows, soft-close cabinetry, and black-matte hardware. The building offers a fitness center, game room, resident lounge, demonstration bar and kitchen, workstations on each floor, co-working spaces, dog wash, rooftop deck with grills and fireplaces, and door staff and concierge.

Ravenswood Welcomes Luxury Residences at The Raven

Sophisticated lounge spaces with pool table and bar at The Raven Residences in Ravenswood Chicago

The Raven Residences Apartments

Luxury apartment buildings aren't just popping up in Downtown Chicago in 2023. They've expanded their reach to charming North Side neighborhoods like Ravenswood. The Raven Residences offer sophisticated, modern apartments spread across two four-story brick buildings. Renters may also choose from a selection of luxury townhomes. The studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Ravenswood feature quartz countertops, oversized closets, stainless-steel appliances, and beautiful finishes. Premium amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness room, community lounge, and garage parking.

Nevele22 Brings Smart Boutique Living to River West

Exterior of Nevele22 apartments in River West Chicago

Nevele22 Apartments

Located minutes from Downtown Chicago, Nevele22 apartments in River West brings the finest in modern living to the neighborhood. Stylish apartments in a variety of floor plans offer the latest in design and technology. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, hotel-style lobby, and relaxing community spaces. Nevele22 equips apartments with smart technology like EcoSmart thermostats, keyless smart locks, Gigabit ethernet and WiFi with fiber to unit, and solar shade roller blinds.

New River North Apartments Enliven the Location Next to a Chicago Landmark

Modern living room overlooking Chicago skyline at One Chicago Apartments in River North

One Chicago Apartments

This high-rise apartment towers over Chicago Ave and North State St, across from the landmark Holy Name Cathedral. Newly opened in River North, the tall luxury apartment building is home to more than 700 rental apartments alongside more than 70 condos. Stellar Chicago skyline vistas mingle with views of Lake Michigan from these high-rise apartments that are poised to be the talk of the town in the coming years.

River North Apartments Launch with Best-In-Class Amenities

Rooftop lounge with fire pit with view of Chicago skyline at Amli 808 apartment building

AMLI 808

This new apartment building in Chicago's River North neighborhood opened its doors in 2021. The location can't be beaten: steps away from the thriving Wells Street Corridor in Old Town, this is a great spot to kick off exciting Chicago adventures.

Millie on Michigan Dazzles Over the Magnificent Mile in the Chicago Loop

Stylish studio for rent at Millie on Michigan apartments in Downtown Chicago

Millie on Michigan

Perched atop the citizenM hotel, Millie on Michigan rises above the iconic Magnificent Mile with 25,000 square feet of ground-level retail. The luxury apartment building in the Chicago Loop offers studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for rent. Featuring top-of-the-line amenities, the Downtown Chicago apartments have a 46th-floor pool with amazing views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.

Enjoy an Elevated Lifestyle at Optima Lakeview Apartments 

Spacious kitchen with bar seating and dining table at Optima Lakeview apartments in Chicago

Optima Lakeview

Located in one of Chicago’s favorite neighborhoods, Optima Lakeview offers beautiful new apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows, dedicated WFH spaces, and modern finishes and features. The new building in Lakeview brings the best of the neighborhood to your doorstep including The Chicago Diner, Ann Sather, Replay, and Wake N Bakery.

Parq Fulton Brings Rest and Relaxation to West Loop Apartment Buildings

Trendy living room design in brand new Parq Fulton apartment for rent

Parq Fulton

Surrounded by a world-renowned food scene, this Fulton Market apartment building offers designer finishes, unique amenity spaces, and a variety of floor plans. Unwind in the beautiful West Loop apartments for rent or step right outside for fresh air in Union Park. 

New Fulton Market Apartments Overlook 13 Acres of Green Space

Curvy pool with cabana lounge chairs at Evo Union Park apartments

Evo Union Park Apartments

Directly next to Union Park, Evo Apartments provide renters the perfect combination of green space and city life in the trendy Fulton Market and West Loop area. Exceptional building amenities include an oversized pool with a sundeck and cabanas, a rooftop courtyard, an expansive fitness center, an outdoor dog run and pet spa, a coworking lounge, and more. With resort-worthy amenities and luxurious furnishings, you’ll never want to leave home. Fortunately, the best restaurants in Chicago are steps away – including Girl & the Goat, The Publican, and avec. Renters began moving into these Fulton Market apartments in 2022.

Panoramic Views from New West Loop Apartments

Modern kitchen with bar seating at Avra West Loop apartments

Avra West Loop

The buzz of the West Loop resonates in these crisp, new apartments for rent at 1125 W. Van Buren St. Everything renters could need is within reach of Avra, from convenient shopping options to renowned eateries. Renters will undoubtedly appreciate the cluster of tech-centric companies with headquarters in the West Loop — no long commutes required! For longer road trips, though, there is convenient access to the expressway, and this luxury apartment building is also located within walking distance from the Racine station on the CTA Blue line.

Stay in the Loop at These Fresh New Apartments

Modern apartment with blue statement wall and concrete ceilings at Parkline Apartments in Chicago

Parkline Apartments

These new Loop apartments allow renters to enjoy full access to Millennium Park, Grant Park, and the Chicago Riverwalk. Renters can appreciate the various cultural destinations within the Loop from these apartments, which are within walking distance of the Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago's theater district.

Modern River North Apartments Make a Statement

Cozy apartment with open kitchen and living room with sectional sofa at 369 Grand Apartments in Chicago

369 Grand Apartments

369 Grand Apartments are here and ready to make a statement. The new luxury River North apartments with views and amenities will be the envy of any renter's social circle. Renters will be treated to luxe designer kitchens that feature appliances integrated with high-end cabinetry, innovative shelving solutions for bedroom closets, and private balconies.

New Development Brings Fresh Views to Old Town

Warm living room with open kitchen with flat-panel wood cabinets and modern finishes at Old Town Park apartments in Chicago

Three Old Town Park

This new luxury apartment building completes a trio of new high-rise apartment buildings in this apartment complex in the Old Town neighborhood. Like the other luxury buildings in the development, this apartment complex features luxe details such as wooden paneled cabinetry and integrated appliances in the kitchens, waterfall countertops, and large kitchen islands. The Chicago skyline views from the private balconies are some of the most exclusive around town!

Logan Square Apartments Soar to New Heights at The Grand Logan Lodge

Apartment inside of old church with stained glass windows and soaring ceilings in Logan Square Chicago

The Grand Logan Lodge

The Logan Square apartments for rent at The Grand Logan Lodge feature top-of-the-line finishes, from Grohe fixtures and floating vanities in the bath to custom cabinets and quartz counters in the kitchens. Unique details like soaring 32-foot ceilings in select units also help this revitalized historic property stand out from neighboring apartments for rent in Logan Square. Open concept floor plans allow for full utilization of these fantastic apartments for rent. At the same time, natural light pours in through ample windows and balances a sense of the serene surroundings of the Logan Square Boulevard system with the thoughtfully detailed interiors of the apartments for rent at The Grand Logan Lodge.

Lakeshore East Apartments Provide Unparalleled Access to Lake Michigan

Cascade Apartments exterior shot overlooking Lake Michigan in Chicago

Cascade Apartments

These new apartments recently sprouted up in Chicago's Lakeshore East neighborhood. Renters who want easy access to the lakefront and its pleasant scenes during the summertime (or year-round, for that matter) will want to explore this spot near the mouth of the Chicago River and DuSable Harbor.

Triangle Square Brings New Apartments to the Edge of Bucktown and Lincoln Park

Balcony overlooking beautiful Chicago skyline at sunset at Triangle Square Apartments in Bucktown Chicago

Triangle Square

This one-of-a-kind apartment building lies at the edge of two amazing neighborhoods — Bucktown and Lincoln Park. Surrounding a triangular courtyard, Triangle Square is a pet-friendly apartment complex with unique architecture, beautiful work-from-home spaces, club lounge, game parlor, and inviting pool with views of the Chicago skyline.