If you’re looking for new construction luxury apartments in Chicago, now is the time to act. Over the past few years, downtown Chicago has seen a dramatic boom in high rise development, with sleek towers rising in neighborhoods like the South Loop, West Loop, and along the lakefront.
At Downtown Apartment Collective, we work closely with renters looking to lease in the newest, most exclusive residences in the city. Whether you prioritize lake views, top-tier amenities, or walkable access to Chicago’s dining and cultural scenes, these three new construction high-rises deserve a spot at the top of your list.
1000M
1000M is the newest face of luxury in the South Loop. Designed by world-renowned architect Helmut Jahn, this glass-curved tower is a statement piece on Michigan Avenue and a rare opportunity to live along Grant Park in a brand-new luxury rental.
What makes 1000M stand out among new construction luxury apartments in Chicago is the attention to detail. The building features floor-to-ceiling windows, spa-inspired bathrooms, and chef-quality kitchens. The amenities are really second to none with features like a Himalayan salt room, a sky lounge with panoramic lake views, co-working suites, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with on-site wellness programs.
Residents will enjoy instant access to cultural institutions like the Art Institute, the Field Museum, Soldier Field, the Lakefront Trail and the Museum Campus.
If you’re interested in new construction apartments or penthouses in the South Loop, explore available options here.
The Row Fulton Market
The West Loop is Chicago’s trendiest neighborhood and The Row is its most exciting new addition. Developed by Related Midwest, The Row features stunning residences that live like full homes.
Rising 43 stories with bold, minimalist architecture, The Row caters to those who want to live just steps from Google’s Midwest HQ, Soho House, and some of Chicago’s best dining (like The Girl & The Goat, Aba, Sawada Coffee, Sushi Dokku, just to name a few).
Each residence offers floor-to-ceiling windows, smart-home integration, oversized closets, and designer finishes. The amenities include a sun-drenched pool deck, fitness club, chef’s kitchen, and coworking space—all designed with modern urban living in mind.
NEMA
While technically this new construction building is a couple years old, it’s still setting the bar for amenities in new construction luxury apartments in Chicago. Since opening its doors this 76-story tower on Grant Park has become a favorite among athletes, executives, and creatives who want best-in-class amenties of all kinds.
Designed by Rafael Viñoly, NEMA blends modern architecture with organic interiors and a warm atmosphere. NEMA features over 70,000 square feet of amenities including a boxing ring, private co-working lounges, a golf simulator, multiple resident lounges, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, on-site coffee shop, pet amenities, and even a kids’ playroom.
The apartments themselves feature premium finishes, custom cabinetry, in-unit laundry, and dramatic skyline or lake views. NEMA is steps from the Lakefront Trail, public transit, multiple grocery stores, and everything downtown has to offer.
Interested in renting new construction in Chicago? Browse our listings or contact us today!
