The Cooper Southbank, a 29-story, 452-unit apartment tower at 720 S Wells St in the South Loop, recently welcomed its first residents to the first apartments on the south branch of the Chicago River.
The Cooper is the first building in the Southbank development. When complete, Southbank will include a park along the south branch of the Chicago River, 1,000s of apartments and condos, and a retail concourse.
Apartments at The Cooper have plank flooring throughout and floor-to-ceiling windows with roller blinds.
Kitchens have quartz counters, duotone cabinetry, and a stainless-steel appliance package that includes a gas range, dishwasher and built-in microwave. All of the apartments have in-unit washer / dryers.
A number of the units have balconies and penthouse units have large terraces.
Studio apartments start at $1,823, 1-bedrooms at $2,215, 2-bedroom, 2-baths at $2,775 and 3-bedroom, 3-baths at $5,642. Two- and 3-bedroom, 2- and 3-bath townhomes start at $4,806 a month, and 2- and 3-bedroom, 2- and 3-bath penthouses at $4,606. Floor plans and near real-time rent and availability info are online. Up to two months’ free rent is available on select apartments for a limited time.
North and west-facing units at The Cooper have dramatic views of the Willis Tower and the Loop skyline.
The Cooper has an extensive and innovative amenities package, including a landscaped pool deck that wraps around the south and west sides of the building.
There’s also a rooftop lounge and terrace, a demonstration kitchen, a fitness center, co-working space, a music room, a spa and resident lounge and gaming areas.
The Cooper is pet-friendly. It has on-site management, maintenance and leasing staff, and 24/7 door staff.