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Unit 1208 at The Reed

$3,215/mo

Available December 7

1 bed · 1 bath · 861 sq ft

234 W Polk St, Unit 1208, Chicago, IL 60607
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As of November 2, 2026, Unit 1208 at The Reed in Chicago, IL is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 861 sq ft apartment renting for $3,215 a month, available December 7. It is one of 8 available 1-bed units here, which rent for $2,765 to $3,620. Listed since September 10. The rent rose from $3,206 to $3,215 on October 27.


Unit details

Unit 1208 at The Reed is on floor 12 and has the 1 Bed/1 Bath-1F-2 floor plan. Garage or covered parking is available and there is a laundry room on site.

  • Unit

    1208
  • Floor plan

    1 Bed/1 Bath-1F-2
  • Floor

    12
  • Beds

    1 bd
  • Baths

    1 ba
  • Size

    861 sqft
  • Parking

    Garage or covered parking
  • Laundry

    Laundry room on site

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $3,215/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Dec 7

Building amenities

The Reed has garage or covered parking and a laundry room on site. It lists 26 building amenities, including fitness center, swimming pool, and concierge service.

  • 24 Hour Availability

  • Additional Storage Available

  • Bike Storage

  • Business Center

  • Clubhouse

  • Concierge Service

  • Conference Room

  • Covered Parking

  • Door Attendant

  • Elevator

  • Fitness Center

  • Game Room

  • High-Speed Internet Access

  • Laundry Facility

  • Library

  • Media Room

  • On-Site Car Sharing Service By Envoy

  • On-Site Maintenance

  • Package Service

  • Parking Garage

  • Recreation Room

  • Recycling

  • Sundeck

  • Swimming Pool

  • Walking/Biking Trails

  • Wi-Fi In Common Areas


Other 1-bed units available here

  • Unit 1409

    $2,765/mo · 1 bed · 1 bath · 715 sq ft

  • Unit 1807

    $2,815/mo · 1 bed · 1 bath · 718 sq ft

  • Unit 1610

    $2,840/mo · 1 bed · 1 bath · 701 sq ft

  • Unit 2106

    $2,980/mo · 1 bed · 1 bath · 731 sq ft

  • Unit 1408

    $3,235/mo · 1 bed · 1 bath · 861 sq ft

  • Unit 2108

    $3,255/mo · 1 bed · 1 bath · 858 sq ft


Location

234 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60607


Resident reviews

The Reed has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (5.0) and location (5.0) highest and amenities and shared spaces (4.7) lowest.

4.4 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.8
Building Quality4.9
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.7
Maintenance5.0
Location5.0
Overall91 reviews

The Reed offers an exceptional living experience highlighted by outstanding staff professionalism, immaculate building maintenance, and thoughtfully designed amenities in a prime riverfront location. Residents consistently praise the responsive maintenance team, welcoming front desk and concierge staff, and well-organized community events that foster a strong sense of belonging. While the majority of residents report highly positive experiences, a small number have raised concerns about policy enforcement, noise from neighboring units, and occasional service inconsistencies.

Management and staff at this property are consistently praised for responsiveness, friendliness, and professionalism across leasing, front desk, maintenance, and housekeeping teams. Residents report quick resolution of maintenance requests, welcoming communication during the leasing process, and attentive daily service. Two isolated negative experiences noted issues with individual staff interactions and policy enforcement, but these represent a small minority among overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Residents consistently praise the building's physical condition, cleanliness, and maintenance responsiveness. The property is well-maintained with modern finishes, secure access, and reliable same-day repair service. One resident noted thin unit walls allowing sound transfer from neighbors, though this appears location-dependent rather than a widespread structural issue.

Residents consistently praise the property's resort-style amenities, including a modern gym, lounges, and well-maintained shared spaces that are kept clean and rarely feel overused. Management and staff are noted as responsive, friendly, and attentive, with organized community events and activities. Package handling and assigned parking are reliable conveniences. One area for improvement is the lack of clear instructions for operating certain amenity features, such as media room and fitness studio screens.

The maintenance team consistently delivers quick, professional repairs with same-day service on work orders. Residents report high-quality troubleshooting and follow-through on appliance repairs, HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance issues. The team is noted for friendly, responsive communication and reliable service across the property.

The Reed offers an excellent location in South Loop with convenient walking access to restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions, while maintaining proximity to major expressways for commuting. Residents consistently praise the neighborhood's balance of urban convenience and peaceful living, with assigned parking spaces that alleviate parking concerns. The location is frequently cited as a key reason residents recommend the property.

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 Reed 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 Reed apartments are warm and welcoming, inspired by Chicago's rich industrial history. Featuring modern finishes, impressive views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and thoughtful floor plans, every luxury apartment offers an incredible experience where city meets river. The Reed offers studio to 3-bedroom apartment homes with access to over 25,000 square feet of amenities including, an outdoor pool, fitness club, media room and 24-hour front desk services. Created by Lendlease. Schedule a tour to learn more.


Nearby schools

The closest school to The Reed is It Takes A Vlge Dc-River City, a private elementary school less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Galileo Scholastic Academy of Math & Science, 1 mile away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

It Takes A Vlge Dc-River City

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.1 mi

It Takes A Village at River City

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Blocks Inf/Tdlr Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Child Care Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Bgcc Ida Mae Fletcher Family Life

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Uic Childrens Center I

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Sonnets Academy

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.9 mi

Galileo Scholastic Academy of Math & Science

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle1.0 mi

Hull House Early Childhood Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Haymarket Center Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Contact & management

The Reed is managed by Bozzuto. The leasing office's phone number is 844.427.1718.