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The Bernardin

$2,202 – $3,994/mo

Studio–2 bedrooms
1–2 baths
547–1,261 sq ft
8 units available
Pet friendly

747 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611

As of November 2, 2026, The Bernardin in Chicago, IL has 8 apartments for rent from $2,202 to $3,994/mo. Studios start at $2,202 and two-bedrooms at $3,723. The average asking rent has fallen 10.9% since June 24, 2026, from $3,861 to $3,442.

Floor plans

The Bernardin has 8 units available across 4 floor plans: a studio layout (547 sq ft) and 3 two-bedroom layouts (1,180–1,261 sq ft). Prices checked November 2, 2026.

S1

Studio • 1 Bath • 547 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,202/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
2305	$2,202	547	Nov 1
2405	$2,286	547	Nov 1

B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,180 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,723/mo

3 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
0906	$3,723	1,180	Nov 1
1106	$3,761	1,180	Nov 1
0806	$3,724	1,180	Nov 4

B3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,250 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,904/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
1504	$3,904	1,250	Nov 1

B5

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,261 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,941/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
1209	$3,994	1,261	Nov 1
0809	$3,941	1,261	Dec 18

See all 29 units listed at The Bernardin, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At The Bernardin, a studio starts at about $2,442 a month all-in: $2,202 rent and an estimated $240 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $4,059.

All-in from$2,442/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The Bernardin takes about $79,272 a year for a studio and $134,028 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,442 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $114,600 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,442/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$114,600/yr

Income to qualify

$79,272/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Bernardin has ranged from $3,301 to $4,150. The current average is $3,442, down $420 (10.9%) from $3,861 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (132 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

Rent
$2,202 – $3,994/mo
Earliest move-in
Nov 1

Amenities

The Bernardin is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 33 amenities, including complimentary bike storage.

2 Blocks To Michigan Avenue
Access Controlled Parking Garage
Cardio & Strength Training Rooms With Towel Service
Complimentary Bike Storage
Covered Dog Run
Elegant Lobby With Fireplace And Seating
Full Service Concierge On Staff 24 Hours
Furnished Guest Suites
Internet Café With Complimentary Coffee Service
Landscaped Resort-Inspired Outdoor Pool Deck Featuring Stainless Steel Heated Lap Pool With Fountains & Hot Tub

Monthly Resident Events
Online Rent Payment, Lease Renewal, And Service Requests
On-Site Management & Leasing Team
On-Site Professional Maintenance
Outdoor Kitchen Furnished With Viking Grills, Ice Makers, And Refrigerators
Package Handling Including Tracking & Delivery Notification
Pet Friendly (Restricted Breeds)
Rooftop Sky Club With Terrace Featuring A Catering Kitchen, Flat Screen Tvs, And Billiards Table
Storage Lockers Available
Valet Dry Cleaning And Laundry Service
Wi-Fi In Common Areas
42” Espresso Cabinets With Stainless Steel Pulls
Distinctive Glass Tile Backsplash
Elegant Tiling In Bathrooms
Engineered Hardwood Flooring In Hallways, Living, And Kitchen Area
Expansive Private Terraces & Balconies On Most Floorplans
Full Size Washer/Dryer In Every Apartment
Kohler Faucets Throughout
Sparkling, Snow White Quartz Countertops Throughout
Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink
Thoughtfully Appointed Closets, Including Walk-Ins In Most Apartments
Whirlpool Stainless Steel Appliance Packages
Window Shades

Amenity photos

Pool
Lobby
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Location

747 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611

Resident reviews

The Bernardin has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from resident reviews. Residents rate location (5.0) and management (4.9) highest and maintenance (4.2) lowest.

4.2

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management4.9

Location5.0

Amenities and Shared Spaces4.9

Building Quality4.6

Maintenance4.2

Overall87 reviews

The Bernardin offers a highly desirable downtown Chicago location with well-maintained apartments, strong amenities including a pool and fitness center, and consistently praised staff responsiveness. The vast majority of residents report smooth move-in experiences, professional management, and quick maintenance response times, though a small number of older reviews cite building maintenance issues and rent increases.

Management and leasing staff at the Bernardin are consistently praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and accommodating service throughout the leasing and move-in process. Front desk and maintenance teams are noted as friendly, helpful, and quick to address requests, often resolving issues within 24 hours. One negative review cited unresponsiveness from the leasing office regarding maintenance issues, though this represents a significant outlier among the selected reviews. Overall, residents report smooth communication and supportive staff interactions.

The Bernardin offers an exceptional location in Chicago's Gold Coast/River North area, with immediate access to the CTA Red Line, Magnificent Mile shopping, diverse dining options, and the lakefront within walking distance. Residents consistently praise the convenient proximity to public transportation, grocery stores, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The building's location is frequently cited as a primary reason for resident satisfaction and renewal.

The Bernardin offers well-maintained amenities including a pool, gym, outdoor grilling area, hot tub, business center, and in-unit laundry in select units. Residents consistently praise the responsive maintenance staff, professional concierge and management team, and clean common areas. The building has undergone recent renovations and continues to upgrade facilities. One resident reported ongoing issues with HVAC, utilities, and amenities under current management, though this represents a minority perspective among the selected reviews.

The Bernardin presents a mixed building quality picture with significant variation by management period. Recent reviews (2023-2026) consistently praise cleanliness, maintenance responsiveness, and staff professionalism, with most reporting well-maintained common areas and quick issue resolution. However, earlier reviews (2021-2022) document serious concerns including persistent HVAC failures, elevator delays, water damage, and plumbing issues, though these appear to have improved under current management. Noise insulation is generally noted as good, though some residents report sound transmission through bathroom vents.

Maintenance responsiveness varies significantly by management period. Recent reviews (2024-2025) consistently report prompt maintenance request resolution and responsive staff, while older reviews from 2022-2023 describe chronic HVAC, plumbing, and building system failures with slow management response. Current maintenance teams are noted as willing and professional, though systemic building issues have been reported during certain management transitions.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

The Bernardin is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A+
Transit: Excellent; Grade A
Biking: Very bikeable; Grade B

About this property

The Bernardin is a 171-unit building in Chicago, IL.

Featuring ultramodern studio, one, and two bedroom apartments near the heart of the Chicago Loop, The Bernadin is where one-of-a-kind luxury intersects with modern convenience.

Building
Apartment
Total units
171

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Bernardin is Butler Children's Preparatory, a private preschool less than 0.1 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Butler Children's Preparatory Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.1 mi
Bright Horizons at River East Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.5 mi
University Childrens Child Care Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Bernice A Lavin Children's Center Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.6 mi
Near The Pier Development Center Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.7 mi
Children's Learning Place Dc Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.7 mi