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Unit 0716 at The Elle Apartments

No longer available

Last listed at $4,259/mo on April 28, 2026

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,305 sq ft

801 S Financial Pl, Unit 0716, Chicago, IL 60605
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Unit 0716 at The Elle Apartments in Chicago, IL is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,305 sq ft apartment. It is not available now and was last listed on April 28, 2026, at $4,259 a month. 1 other 2-bed unit is available here now, at $4,180. It was listed from April 16 to April 28, 2026. The rent rose from $4,209 to $4,259 on April 28.


Unit details

Unit 0716 at The Elle Apartments has the 1305 floor plan. Pets are allowed.

  • Unit

    0716
  • Floor plan

    1305
  • Beds

    2 bd
  • Baths

    2 ba
  • Size

    1,305 sqft
  • Pets

    Pets allowed

Fees & lease terms

For Unit 0716 at The Elle Apartments, the lease is 12 months.

  • Lease term

    12 months

Unit amenities

Unit 0716 at The Elle Apartments lists 2 amenities, including balcony.

  • Balcony

  • Corner Unit


Building amenities

The Elle Apartments is pet friendly. It lists 19 building amenities, including laundry and dry cleaning service, state-of-the-art fitness center, and ev charging stations.

  • Adjacent To Roosevelt Collection Shopping Center

  • Business Center

  • Ev Charging Stations

  • Expansive Outdoor Lawn And Bocce Court

  • Game Room

  • Green Living (Green Globes Certified)

  • High-Speed Wifi Available Throughout Common Areas

  • Laundry And Dry Cleaning Service

  • Modern Coworking Hub With Smart Conference Rooms

  • Movie Theater

  • Outdoor Deck Lounge With Gas Grills And Fire Pit

  • Pet-Friendly (Restrictions Apply)

  • Resort-Style Pool & Spa With Cabanas

  • Short Walk To The Loop

  • State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center

  • Sweeping Skyline And Lake Michigan Views

  • Transit-Oriented Location (100 Transit Score)

  • Two Outdoor Pet Parks And Interior Pet Spa

  • Yoga & Flex Studio


Other 2-bed units available here

  • Unit 0516

    $4,180/mo · 2 beds · 2 baths · 1,305 sq ft


Location

801 S Financial Pl, Chicago, IL 60605


Resident reviews

Residents of The Elle Apartments rate location (4.0) and building quality (3.0) highest and maintenance (2.8) lowest.

2.5 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.9
Management2.9
Building Quality3.0
Location4.0
Maintenance2.8
Overall100 reviews

The Elle offers a beautiful building with modern finishes and convenient South Loop location, but resident experiences are sharply divided. While front desk and maintenance staff consistently receive praise, management communication and responsiveness have become major pain points, with recurring complaints about unresolved amenity issues (particularly pool closures), disorganized package handling, and lack of accountability. Recent management changes appear to have significantly impacted resident satisfaction, with long-term residents noting a decline in service quality and transparency.

The property offers attractive amenities and spacious units with generally responsive maintenance and friendly front desk staff. However, significant operational challenges have emerged under recent management, including persistent package room disorganization, extended pool closures during summer months, parking delays, and communication breakdowns. Residents report unresolved issues with amenity maintenance, enforcement of building policies, and management responsiveness to concerns.

Management responsiveness and communication have significantly declined since a recent ownership change, with residents reporting difficulty reaching the leasing office via phone or email and receiving vague or inaccurate information during the leasing process. While front desk and maintenance staff consistently receive praise for friendliness and reliability, the leasing office has become a major pain point, with some residents noting improved service only after escalating concerns in person or to specific staff members. A few individual leasing staff members are highlighted as exceptions for their attentiveness and care, but overall management communication and policy enforcement remain inconsistent.

The building features well-maintained apartments with quality finishes and responsive maintenance service. However, residents report significant concerns about noise insulation (thin walls), package room disorganization, and management responsiveness. Recent management changes have coincided with complaints about amenity maintenance, enforcement of building policies, and communication gaps.

The property benefits from a highly convenient location near downtown, parks, public transit, and nearby stores, with most residents praising walkability and neighborhood access. However, parking availability has emerged as a significant concern, with some residents reporting multi-month delays in receiving assigned spots. Additional operational challenges include package room disorganization and inconsistent management communication, though maintenance staff and front desk concierge are consistently noted as responsive and helpful.

Maintenance response is consistently fast and reliable, with staff praised for quick turnaround on work orders and repairs. However, management communication has declined significantly, with residents reporting difficulty reaching staff via email and requiring in-person visits to resolve issues. Amenity maintenance has improved under new management, including pool heating and hot tub repairs, though some residents report ongoing challenges with amenity enforcement and operational delays.

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 Elle Apartments is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Excellent
Grade A+
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade A

About this property

The Elle Apartments is the definition of urban luxury. At first glance, it’s all about our location right next to Grant Park and Soldier Field, where these South Loop apartments offer a living experience that’s second to none. Look closer at our vibrant community and you’ll discover a collection of top-tier amenities, from a modern coworking hub and a multi-screen theater to an expansive outdoor lawn. And the most exciting of it all? Sweeping skyline and Lake Michigan views are a given. Seeing Chicago’s finest spots from above is special – but imagine living in a walker’s paradise, with downtown, the Art Institute, and Roosevelt Collection Shops at your fingertips. Since our neighborhood has a perfect transit score, commutes are swift. The Chicago Trading Company and Sterling Trading Tech are on the same street, while UI Health and the University of Chicago are a short ride from the nearby LaSalle Station. Experience the best of South Loop, Chicago – join our apartments today!


Nearby schools

The closest school to The Elle Apartments is British International School of Chicago, South Loop, a private high school 0.2 miles away. The closest public school is Jones College Prep High School, 0.3 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

British International School of Chicago, South Loop

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.2 mi

South Loop Montessori School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.2 mi

South Loop Montessori School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.2 mi

YMCA Bowen Family Dev Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Jones College Prep High School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.3 mi

Renaissance Preparatory School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.3 mi

Renaissance Prep School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.3 mi

Child's Space Early Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Corporate Child Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Urban Prep West Charter School

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.5 mi

Contact & management

The Elle Apartments is managed by Waterton.