About the Bush Temple Apartments
Bush Temple is located in a sweet spot between two of Chicago’s very best neighborhoods – River North and the Gold Coast. Right on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Clark Street, it’s close to all the very best downtown has to offer.
The apartments in River North can be super impressive, so what is it that draws renters to Bush Temple? Walk through the front doors, and you’ll get it! The historic building dates back to 1901 when it was the Bush Temple of Music – a piano manufacturing company. After a tedious renovation, and the addition of a 15-floor tower, it’s bursting with modern amenities, unique apartments, and beautiful design elements.
When you rent at Bush Temple, you’ll feel like you live inside the pages of a design magazine. The design team blended vintage inspiration with modern details to create the best (and most beautiful!) luxury apartments in River North. In the shared spaces, they made bold choices, like pairing velvet couches and classic leather wingback chairs with crystal chandeliers and brass lamps. The vibe is relaxed, comfortable, and one-of-a-kind.
Let’s take a look at the amenities at this luxury apartment building in River North. The amenities at Bush Temple are so good, they’ll win you over at first glimpse. The lobby in the historic Bush Temple building is welcoming and even includes a piano that was manufactured onsite over 100 years ago. Grab a coffee from FoxTrot Market and curl up into one of the plush couches to read, work or study.
In the basement of the vintage building is a state-of-the-art fitness center. The whitewashed brick and posh urban ambiance will have you feeling like a world-class athlete in no time. Hop on the treadmill, or hop in the ring. Yes, Bush Temple has a boxing ring! There are also complimentary fitness classes for residents, which are a fantastic perk when you rent at Bush Temple.
Over in the new Bush Temple tower (built in 2019), you’ll find two rooftop decks and a spacious indoor lounge. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, enjoy dining al fresco, and gather your friends around the gas firepit. The indoor lounge is a great coworking spot and awash in natural light. A kitchen area, television, and pool table create an ideal space to host friends as well.
The Bush Temple apartment units are equally as cool! No matter your taste, they’ve got an apartment unit you’ll fall in love with. In the original building, the units are modern, but the vintage aesthetic shines through. Imagine unique angled walls, exposed brick, and concrete ceilings. These vintage apartments in River North are the real deal!
Over in the tower are the more modern Bush Temple apartments. With floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful kitchen spaces, and glossy concrete floors, these apartment units are more contemporary. Whether you rent a studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom, these apartments feel spacious and were smartly designed with roomy closets and in-unit washers and dryers.
And lastly, Bush Temple has one feature that’s the ultimate in convenience. There’s a Foxtrot Market located on the ground floor of the tower. And, they offer free delivery to Bush Temple residents!
The Neighborhood
Bush Temple is located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, on the north side of the Chicago River. Just blocks from the heart of downtown, when you rent in Bush Temple, the city is at your fingertips.
Packed with fun things to do, River North is a popular choice for renters looking to lease an apartment in downtown Chicago.
Restaurants Near Bush Temple
When it comes to great Chicago restaurants, River North has got it going on!
From world-famous restaurants to hole-in-the-wall joints, rent at Bush Temple and you’ve got your choice of neighborhood hangouts.
- Torchio Pasta Bar: A charming Italian restaurant just blocks from Bush Temple.
- Seoul Taco: Two words: Korean. Tacos. This quick service joint is the bomb!
- Chalet: American comfort food, plus killer cocktails.
- Edie’s All Day Cafe and Bar: A welcoming and cozy coffee shop and breakfast spot.
Transportation Options
Living so close to downtown means your most used form of transportation will be your own two feet. But, if you need to get around the city, you’re in luck – Bush Temple is close to three CTA train lines.
To the east of Bush Temple, the CTA Brown and Purple lines extend to the North Side, or south to the Loop. To the west, the Red Line will take you all the way north to Wrigley Field and beyond. Or, buzz down to South Loop’s museum campus in a snap. Train stops are just 3 blocks from Bush Temple, making it one of the most commuter-friendly apartments in Chicago.
Parks and Recreation
Some of the best parts about renting in downtown Chicago are that you get a dose of nature along with city life. The best parks close to Bush Temple are:
- Washington Square Park: A little urban oasis, just north of Bush Temple. Grab a picnic lunch and enjoy it next to the fountain.
- Oak Street Beach: An urban beach within walking distance of Bush Temple.
- Lakefront Trail: A scenic walking, biking, and running trail, this awesome trail is just a half-mile from Bush Temple.
Universities and Employers
If you work or go to school in downtown Chicago, Bush Temple is a popular River North apartment building to live in. Some of the biggest employers and universities in the area include
- Loyola University
- Northwestern University’s downtown campus
- Echo Global Logistics
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Agency EA
- Tiesta Tea Corporate Office
- Moody Bible Institute
- LogicGate
Grocery and Convenience
Living in River North means having every convenience within walking distance. These grocery and drug stores near the Bush Temple make city living way easier:
- Potash Markets
- Whole Foods
- Trader Joe’s
- Jewel-Osco
- CVS
- Walgreens