Sovereign Apartments
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Sovereign Apartments

1040 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
(46 Reviews)
$1,653 - $1,873/mo
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Floor Plans & Pricing

1 Bedroom

1 Bed, 1 Bath

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Studio

Studio, 1 Bath

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Community epIQ Grade

F
F

Renter Ratings

D

Review Ratings

Noise

1.0

Grounds

1.0

Safety

1.0

Office Staff

1.0

Maintenance

1.0

Neighborhood

5.0

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Review Count

F

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

1

Managerā€™s Review Engagement

F

Percentage of reviews responded to

0.00%

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Sovereign Apartments Reviews

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anonymous

prospective ā€¢ Visited 2023

6/20/2023

Unprofessional behavior

I had an appointment with them at 09:00 am I was in the building, and I waited for almost 48 minutes some person from management come and address my issue, despite lame excuses no one come up and finally I am lucky enough to saveā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2019

    11/23/2019

    Are you thinking about moving off campus here? Don't. It's close by to Loyola and many of the residents here are students but it's not worth it. The whole of Lakeside Management is actually owned by Loyola! (as if you weren't giving them enough money).ā€¦Ā See More >
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      JQA1315

      Resident ā€¢ 2010 - 2018

      4/4/2018

      Right off the bat, if you are looking at at staying with the Sovereign, or any building owned by Lakeside Management, who owns the Sovereign, look elsewhere. I lived in the Sovereign for many years. The building was purchased a few years back by Lakesideā€¦Ā See More >
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        anonymous

        Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2017

        8/24/2017

        Hot water burns you when you shower, kitchen sink was painted and chipped off quickly. Ceiling leaked all over my bed. Maintenance came in while I was gone and left windows open when I wasn't home. Good thing my cat didn't get out. Iā€¦Ā See More >
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          anonymous

          Resident ā€¢ 2013

          10/31/2013

          I had a good experience until I told them that I was not continuing my lease. I was on vacation for 2 weeks and they entered my apartment for unspecified "pest control" issues. When I came back home I discovered that my door had beenā€¦Ā See More >
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            BriVet

            Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

            7/22/2013

            I loved my apartment. This was my first apartment on my own and I only left because I decided to live with my ex and they told me I couldn't have a roommate in a studio (this did aggravate me since I don't feel it'sā€¦Ā See More >
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              anonymous

              Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

              3/5/2013

              an't wait until my lease is up- the management is either unavailable or unwilling to meet with you. Maintenance is the same way. Let's not forget the mice infestation. You're better off spending more $$ for a better place and better people toā€¦Ā See More >
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                looking4placemay2012

                prospective ā€¢ Visited 2012

                2/14/2012

                looking for a one bedroom for May 2012. How much is rent for this? Please help. Planning ahead. I like that its close to el.

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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2011

                  8/2/2011

                  I have been living here for over two years now and the condition of the building has continued to deteriorate. While I don't have any major complaints with the interior of my apartment the building has a whole is uninhabitable. The carpets in the lobby andā€¦Ā See More >
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                    anonymous

                    Resident ā€¢ 2010

                    7/25/2011

                    I didn t mind living here, but it all went down hill very quickly. They towed my car even though I pay $115 a month to park it in the same spot everyday. The people who towed it damaged it and the buildingā€¦Ā See More >
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                      Whit777

                      Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2009

                      11/6/2010

                      I lived at the Sovereign for 2 years and was satisfied overall, but I will be honest about both the pros and the cons. The Sovereign has a great location. It is near (withing 2 blocks) from both the 147 bus and theā€¦Ā See More >
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                        SheliaC

                        prospective ā€¢ Visited 2010

                        11/2/2010

                        I've walked by this place, many times. I viewed the building years ago and even though I didn't like the apartment the staff at the front desk was very friendly. This time the front desk lady was so rude...She wouldn't even try answer my questions!ā€¦Ā See More >
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                          livedinthecha

                          Resident ā€¢ 2010

                          10/14/2010

                          I have not lived there for over two months now but I get chills down my spine when I think about that place. For the price it is really not worth it. 1. Cleanliness vanishes when you get off the elevator.The floor I lived on smeltā€¦Ā See More >
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                            Iamnothappyrenter99

                            prospective ā€¢ Visited 2010

                            9/30/2010

                            Let me begin with full disclosure by stating that I have never lived in 'The Sovereign'. During my visit there I had read positive and negative things about this location on this site. I walked in with an open mind and saw how fantastic itā€¦Ā See More >
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                              straka9

                              Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2010

                              8/31/2010

                              You will be better off living in a dumpster than this shanty. I lived with 3 other tenants in PHN at the Sovereign. Initially it was not so bad despite dead cockroaches everywhere and very dirty rooms, I won't go into details about the bathrooms.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                mjmilford

                                Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2010

                                1/26/2010

                                Hello all. Girlfriend and I moved in over the summer and love the place. I'll break it down for you Pros: ALL utilities (minus cable/internet) included. Even includes electric. My HDTV picks up ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS in HD and probably 20 other non hd-channels FORā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  snoopy60660

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2009

                                  11/2/2009

                                  I've hesitated writing a review because I don't want to be one of those people who, in a state of anger and frustration, unleashes on some unsuspecting business, person, or whatever, but today I finally had enough. I've lived here for over 5 years,ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    anonymous

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2008 - 2009

                                    2/27/2009

                                    Pros: Affordable with amenities included in rent, save cable, internet, and phone. Packages are safe because front desk staff accepts packages and locks them away to keep them from being stolen. Maintenance staff okay, usually on the ball. Off-street gated parking available for 105 perā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      locion

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2008 - 2009

                                      1/14/2009

                                      Aparment is nice, maintenance people is very nice an hard working the only problem is about managers how show not respect for workers or tenants. o if you dont mind on dealing with rude people the bes place to live.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2003 - 2008

                                        10/17/2008

                                        I've been living here for quite a few years, and overall I'd say my experience here has been positive overall. I am comfortable and feel safe here. When I moved in, my apartment had been freshly refurbished so I had new fixtures andā€¦Ā See More >
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                                          anonymous

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2005 - 2008

                                          8/28/2008

                                          There are about 7 layers of paint on the walls, the water in the shower will alternately run hot and cold, the fixtures are from when the building was built in the 1920s, some refrigerators have ice boxes that do not self-defrost. The heatā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            anonymous

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2008

                                            4/19/2008

                                            Hi: I've lived in apartments in NYC, the California Bay Area, and Chicago. I have to say, I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience living at The Sovereign. First of all, I love coming home and getting greeted with a smile by whoever is working at theā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2008

                                              4/2/2008

                                              I lived at the Sovereign for 9 months when I had to terminate my lease due to cockroaches. It was absolutely disgusted and horrible. On top of that, maintenance does not know how to dispose of cockroaches and only made the situation worse. I alsoā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                holyROLLER99

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2008

                                                3/31/2008

                                                I've been living at the Sovereign for nearly 10 months now and absolutely love it (I just signed a lease renewal for an additional year). Here are my thoughts: Pros: 1. Price!!! I'm paying about $600 for a medium-size studio on the top floor with a beautiful,ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                  daynee86

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2006 - 2008

                                                  1/30/2008

                                                  Management forced me to "upgrade" to a larger apartment after my boyfriend and I got married due to some company policy that 2 people cannot live in a 400 sq foot studio. So our rent jumped $260/mo and we moved up 3 floors. ā€¦Ā See More >

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Laundry Connections in Unit
                                                    • Laundry On-Site
                                                    Pets
                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Deposit: Required. Rent: Required
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                                                    Disclaimer: Pet Policy data have been collected from Internet users and may not be a reliable indicator of current or comprehensive pet policies offered.

                                                    Questions & Answers (1)

                                                    Anonymous
                                                    Asked on: 03/19/2018
                                                    Q:Ā What is the estimated utility bill for one person?

                                                    Frequently Asked

                                                    Based on 46 number of votes by renters, Sovereign Apartments is currently rated 2.6 out of 5 stars.
                                                    Sovereign Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered poor. The grounds are in a state of disrepair and need immediate attention.
                                                    Sovereign Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered poor. The maintenance team is unresponsive and ineffective in addressing issues.
                                                    Sovereign Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered poor. The noise level is consistently loud and disruptive, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Sovereign Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered poor. The complex is very unsafe and poses serious risks to residents.
                                                    Sovereign Apartments is rated 5/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered excellent. The complex is located in a very desirable and safe neighborhood with convenient access to local attractions and services.
                                                    Sovereign Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered poor. The staff is unresponsive and unhelpful, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Deposit: Required
                                                    Rent: Required
                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath
                                                    Studio, 1 Bath

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                                                    Sovereign Apartments is an apartment in Chicago in zip code 60660. This community has a 1 Bed, 1 Bath, and is for rent for $1,873. Nearby cities include Hines, Cicero, Oak Park, Elmwood Park, and River Forest.

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