River NorthRental

Avenir

730 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

3.7

Good

"A boutique Noble Square rental on the Milwaukee Avenue corridor — walkable, affordable, and low-key."

Ratings Breakdown

Amenities3.6

Location3.9

Value4.0

Mgmt3.8

Condition3.8

Winter ❄️3.5

Winter Score: 3.5/5

Upper Level's exclusive rating for Chicago winter survivability — indoor parking, pedway access, CTA proximity, and wind exposure.

The Rundown

Avenir is a 17-story boutique rental on Milwaukee Avenue in Noble Square, completed in 2016 by Marquette Companies. The building is at the intersection of River North, Wicker Park, and the Ukrainian Village — a genuinely interesting location on the Blue Line corridor.

The building is smaller and more affordable than most River North towers. Amenities are adequate but not exceptional. Marquette management gets generally positive reviews. Milwaukee Avenue is a lively, walkable street with restaurants, bars, and boutiques.

Who Lives Here

Young professionals and creatives who want Blue Line access and walkability without paying River North or Wicker Park prices. The building has a more eclectic, neighborhood feel than downtown towers.

The Neighborhood

Noble Square / Milwaukee Avenue is one of Chicago's most interesting corridors — you're between River North, Wicker Park, and the Ukrainian Village, with Blue Line access and a walkable street full of restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Less polished than River North but more interesting.

What You Get

Rooftop deckFitness centerConciergeBike storagePackage roomDog run

Elevator Experience

More WaitLess Wait

Moderate Wait100 units/elevator

2

Passenger Elevators

1

Service Elevators

199

Total Units

100

Units/Elevator

Upper Level Intel

🟢 Win

Best Value on the Blue Line Corridor

Avenir offers some of the best value for a newer building on the Blue Line corridor. You're paying significantly less than River North towers while getting Blue Line access and a walkable neighborhood. Good for renters who prioritize value.

🟠 Heads Up

Milwaukee Avenue Noise

Milwaukee Avenue is a busy street with bars and restaurants. Units facing Milwaukee on lower floors get significant noise, especially on weekends. Ask for upper floors or interior-facing units if noise is a concern.

The Good & The Not-So-Good

Wins

✓More affordable than River North towers
✓Blue Line Chicago stop — 0.3mi
✓Walkable Milwaukee Avenue corridor
✓Boutique size — more intimate feel
✓Good value for the location

Watch Out

✗17 floors — limited views compared to taller buildings
✗Milwaukee Avenue can be noisy on lower floors
✗Amenities are basic compared to larger towers
✗Noble Square is less polished than River North

The Verdict

3.7

Good — Avenir

Avenir is a good-value boutique rental on the Milwaukee Avenue corridor — Blue Line access, walkable neighborhood, and more affordable than River North. The limited views and basic amenities are trade-offs, but for renters who want Blue Line access and neighborhood character over downtown polish, it's a strong choice.