The Chicago Apartment Buildings With the Best Google Reviews

TL;DR We ranked Chicago apartment buildings by Google rating, counting only those with at least 75 reviews so the score actually means something. AMLI 808 in River North leads at 4.9 stars across nearly 200 reviews, and Atwater in Streeterville is the most-reviewed at the top with 357. Across the leaders, residents consistently praise the staff, the amenities, and the sense of community.

A 5.0 rating from three reviews tells you nothing. A 4.9 from 200 tells you a lot. So we ranked Chicago's apartment buildings by Google rating, but only counted buildings with at least 75 reviews, so the list reflects buildings that have genuinely earned their score.

The highest-rated buildings in Chicago

Rank	Building	Neighborhood	Rating	Reviews
1	AMLI 808	River North	4.9	196
2	Monroe Aberdeen Place	West Loop	4.9	108
3	Chestnut Tower	River North	4.9	102
4	State & Chestnut	Gold Coast	4.9	102
5	Atwater	Streeterville	4.8	357
6	Spoke	River West	4.8	336
7	Arkadia West Loop	West Loop	4.8	316
8	369 Grand	River North	4.8	244
9	EnV Chicago	River North	4.8	239
10	Parq Fulton	Fulton Market	4.8	162

The top of the list: AMLI 808

AMLI 808 in River North is the standout, a 4.9 across nearly 200 reviews paired with genuinely accessible rent around $2,464.

Residents point to one of the largest amenity spaces in the neighborhood: a rooftop deck and pool with incredible views, a fitness center with a Lululemon Mirror, a podcast recording studio, a DIY makers' space, a two-story bike shop, and a resident herb garden. Dog owners love the elevator that runs straight to the dog run. The thread through the reviews is the staff, described as professional, friendly, and attentive across the front desk, management, and maintenance.

The most-reviewed favorite: Atwater

If you want the deepest track record, Atwater in Streeterville is it, with a 4.8 across 357 reviews, by far the most on this list.

Residents call it the best building in Streeterville and describe a move-in that was smooth and hassle-free. The 12th-floor Club 355 anchors the amenities with a work area, fitness club, indoor hot tubs, a pool, and grills. But the recurring theme is community: residents love the building events and the small touches, with several saying it feels like a community, not just a luxury building.

The crowd-pleasers: Spoke and Arkadia

Spoke in River West (4.8, 336 reviews) backs its rating with an acre of outdoor space, a pool and spa, a recording studio, a Peloton spin studio, a heated dog run, and a music room, steps from the Blue Line. Residents describe the shared spaces as five-star-resort quality and the staff as professional and kind.

Arkadia West Loop (4.8, 316 reviews) brings 360-degree views, 24,000 square feet of roof-deck amenity space, a rooftop pool, and a transit score of 98. Reviews highlight a helpful, responsive staff and spotless, well-kept amenities.

What the best-reviewed buildings have in common

Read enough of these reviews and three things separate the top-rated buildings from the rest.

First, the staff. In nearly every five-star review, residents name the front desk, the management office, and the maintenance team. Responsive, friendly service is the single biggest driver of a high rating.

Second, amenities that actually get used. Rooftop pools, real fitness studios, dog runs, and co-working space show up again and again.

Third, community. The buildings that crack 4.8-plus tend to run resident events and add small touches, and residents reward that by saying it feels like home.

If you want a building you can trust before you even tour, this list is a strong shortlist. For two head-to-head matchups among top buildings, see our Streeterville luxury showdown and our West Loop high-rise comparison. Then browse current openings at any of these and book a tour.

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