626 on the Park is a new Chicago student housing, offering fully furnished studios to four-bedroom layouts. Located at 626 S Wabash Ave, 626 Apartments is close to local universities. DePaul University Loop Campus is about a 9-minute walk away, Roosevelt University is around 5 minutes, and Columbia College Chicago is about a 3-minute walk away. University of Illinois Chicago is about 1.4 miles away. Located in Chicago’s vibrant South Loop, 626 on the Park Chicago puts you right in the middle of it all, with restaurants, bars, historic homes, cultural attractions, and laid-back sports bars all nearby. Grant Park is just a 4-minute walk away, so you can easily enjoy the lakefront, museums, and everything downtown Chicago has to offer. The nearest CTA station is a two-minute walk from the 626 Apartments, making it easy to get to campus, downtown, and other parts of Chicago.  

Features

Opened in August 2026, 626 on the Park are designed for people who want a newer building with practical features. From studios to 4-bedroom apartments, all the units come with floor-to-ceiling windows, open layouts, walk-in closets and in-unit washers and dryers, while selected apartments have private terraces. Plus, 626 On The Park offers leasing by the bedroom for its 4-bedroom co-living floor plans, giving students more flexibility and allowing them to rent their own room without taking on the cost of the entire apartment. Furnished and unfurnished options are available in the building.

Community amenities

The community is where 626 on the Park Chicago really adds value. Residents can enjoy a rooftop pool, fitness centre, yoga studio, sauna, and indoor rooftop basketball court, plus coworking spaces, lounges, a game room, outdoor terraces with fire pits, and a private event room. Whether you want to get a workout in, catch up with friends, study between classes, or unwind after a busy day, there’s a space for it. For residents convenience, 626 on the Park Apartments also has indoor bike parking, garage parking, package concierge service. 626 Apartments is a pet-friendly community, there is a dog run and dog wash for your furry friends. 

Location & What's Hot

Enjoy the prime location of 626 On The Park in South Loop. For supermarkets nearby, Totto’s Market is a 6 minutes walk away, Trader Joe’s at 1147 S Wabash is about 9 minute walk away, while Target and Jewel-Osco are also within roughly half a mile.

For quick meals, Himalayan Restaurant is practically around the corner on S Wabash, serving Indian and Nepalese food. Thai Spoon & Sushi is another nearby option for Thai food, sushi and bubble tea. For breakfast or a proper weekend brunch, Dunkin' is a popular cafe at the front door, offering items like an exquisite sourdough breakfast sandwich. If pizza and a drink sound better, Flo & Santos is a popular neighborhood option located 13 minutes walk away from 626 Park Apartments. For nightlife, Buddy Guy's Legends is about a short walk south and brings live Chicago blues into the neighborhood.

The bigger draw is what sits beyond the immediate blocks. Grant Park, Millennium Park, the lakefront and the Museum Campus are all close to 626 on the Park Chicago. The South Loop gives students a more downtown feel than Hyde Park while keeping parks, food and public transit close by.

Transportation

626 on the Park Chicago is close to bus stops and subway stations. Harrison Station is only 0.1 mile away, about a 2-minute walk, while Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren is about 6 minutes away. Jackson Station on the Red Line is around a 7-minute walk, and the Blue Line's Jackson Station is about 8 minutes away. Chicago LaSalle Station is roughly 9 minutes on foot. 

626 on the Park delivers the perfect balance of connection, comfort, and Chicago energy.