Sentral Chicago Michigan Avenue

Sentral Chicago Michigan Avenue South Loop apartments occupy a 56-story glass tower at 808 S Michigan Avenue, originally opened in 2019 as Essex on the Park and now rebranded as Sentral. The building is anchored by a dramatic four-story indoor winter garden rising from the 7th floor, with an infinity-edge indoor-outdoor pool, coworking lounges, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a dedicated yoga room. Units feature full-size washer/dryers, floor-to-ceiling windows, quartz countertops, and spa-inspired bathrooms. The pet-friendly building offers valet garage parking, EV charging stations, and flexible furnished options for short- or long-term stays. Steps from Grant Park, the Museum Campus, and Michigan Avenue, it’s built for renters who want hotel-style service with downtown convenience.

Fast Facts

Amenities

Residents enjoy a dramatic four-story indoor winter garden, an infinity-edge indoor-outdoor pool, coworking lounges, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a dedicated yoga room, and 24-hour concierge and doorman service.

Unit Features

Homes feature floor-to-ceiling windows, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, full-size in-unit washer/dryers, central air conditioning, and spa-inspired bathrooms. Flexible furnished options are available for short- or long-term stays.

Pet Policy

Sentral Chicago Michigan Avenue is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs.

Parking

The building offers on-site valet garage parking along with EV charging stations.

Location

Located at 808 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, Sentral is steps from Grant Park, the Museum Campus, and Michigan Avenue, with easy access to downtown Chicago’s business, cultural, and lakefront attractions.

For more, see the building's own website (sentral.com) or the full list of South Loop apartment buildings.