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  • The Ambassador

    5959 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

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    Apartment building
    Studio
    Cats only
    Shared laundry

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Unit
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    Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnBase rent, sorted ascending
    Unit 5959-509
    Studio, 1 ba
    300
    Now
    $1,200

    What's special

    Rooftop deck
    Well maintained elevator building in Edgewater Beach with amazing views of the lake from its rooftop deck!

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Other
    • Laundry: Shared
    Outdoor common areas
    • Deck
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Range Oven
    Cooling
    • Refrigeration Cooling: Refrigerator & Freezer
    Other
    • Free Cooking Gas

    Policies

    Neighborhood: Edgewater

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Very Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Excellent Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Chicago

    Swift Elementary Specialty School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.2 miles
    5/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    4/10
    Student Progress Rating
    6/10
    Senn High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.6 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    College Readiness Rating
    3/10

    Edgewater stretches along Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline, with beaches, lakefront paths and broad views shaping everyday outdoor life. The climate brings cold, windy winters and warm summers, when the water and green spaces are especially inviting. Berwyn Avenue Beach and Kathy Osterman Beach offer places to stroll or unwind, while the lakefront trail supports walking and biking. The neighborhood’s historic character shows in its residential architecture and the Edgewater Beach Apartments. Broadway and nearby Clark Street bring cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday errands, while theaters and live-music venues add cultural options. The CTA Red Line and neighborhood bus routes connect Edgewater with other parts of Chicago, and biking is a practical way to reach the shoreline and local destinations. For the Edgewater neighborhood, median rent is $1,908 per month, with a typical range of $1,040 to $5,432.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is The Ambassador located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    The Ambassador is located at 5959 N Kenmore Ave in Edgewater, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets, Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen, and Metropolis Coffee Company.

    What is the average rent in Chicago, IL?

    Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago is currently $1,908 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

    What schools are assigned to The Ambassador?

    The schools assigned to The Ambassador include Swift Elementary Specialty School and Senn High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near The Ambassador?

    The Ambassador is located near 5 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (0.2 miles) and Devon Market (0.8 miles). Additional shopping options, including Broadway Antique Market, are approximately 0.3 miles away.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near The Ambassador?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to The Ambassador include Visionary Eyecare (1 mile away), Dispensary 33 (1 mile away), and Walgreens (1 mile away).

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