The Draper
As of November 9, 2026, The Draper (5050 N Broadway, Uptown) advertises $1,000 off + fee waived. No end date is stated. Advertised rent: $1,650 - $4,995 a month.
The Draper is a 12-story apartment building completed in 2019 at 5050 N Broadway in Uptown, part of Chicago's Uptown community area. Pet policy: Pet-friendly. The nearest CTA “L” station is Argyle (Red Line), about 0.1 miles away.
Key takeaways
- As of November 9, 2026, The Draper advertises $1,000 off + fee waived, worth an estimated $1,000 at the lowest advertised rent.
- No end date is stated for this offer.
- Advertised rent: $1,650 - $4,995 a month.
- Building: 12 stories, built 2019.
- Pets: Pet-friendly.
- Nearest CTA “L” station: Argyle (Red), about 0.1 mi.
- 9 other Uptown buildings have an active move-in special on this list.
$1,000 rent concession on select units, and the $500 move-in fee waived on all units.
- Deadline
- None stated
- Est. savings
- ≈$1,000
- Updated
- Nov 9, 2026
The Draper is a conversion of the former Combined Insurance office building in Uptown, and its name is a nod to the TV series Mad Men. It was CEDARst Companies' first midcentury-modern-inspired building: Booth Hansen replaced the old flat curtain wall with a facade that has more depth and texture, and the interiors draw on the building's 1950s portion, with emerald green corridors, globe lighting, a 1950s Hollywood-style screening room and a tiki-themed game room. A seventh-floor lounge opens onto an outdoor pool, dog run and grilling area.
For amenities, unit count, floors and year built, see the full The Draper profile on ChicagoApartmentBuildings.com, a Chicago apartment building directory also run by Joe Bjorklund.
Special history
| Special | Type | First seen | Last updated | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 off + fee waived | Rent credit | Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | Active | ApartmentHomeLiving |
The Draper: FAQ
Does The Draper have a move-in special right now?
Yes. As of November 9, 2026, The Draper at 5050 N Broadway in Uptown, Chicago advertises $1,000 off + fee waived. $1,000 rent concession on select units, and the $500 move-in fee waived on all units. The offer was found on ApartmentHomeLiving; confirm the terms with the leasing office before applying.
When does the The Draper move-in special end?
The Draper has not stated an end date for its current move-in special. Offers without a deadline can change or end at any time, so confirm the current terms with the leasing office before you tour or apply. Chicago Move In Specials shows the date the offer was last updated on this page.
How much is rent at The Draper?
The Draper advertises rent of $1,650 - $4,995 a month, according to ApartmentHomeLiving as of November 9, 2026. Advertised prices may be "net effective," meaning the special is already spread across the lease. Ask the leasing office for the base rent and any required monthly fees.
Does the The Draper move-in special apply to every apartment?
No. The The Draper move-in special is limited to certain apartments, lease terms or applicants, according to its advertised terms: $1,000 rent concession on select units, and the $500 move-in fee waived on all units. Ask the leasing office which apartments and lease lengths qualify before you tour or apply, because the full amount often applies to only part of the building.
What lease length do I need for the The Draper move-in special?
The advertised terms for the The Draper move-in special do not state a required lease length. Free-rent specials often depend on lease length, with shorter leases receiving less, so ask the leasing office for the minimum lease term and the exact concession before you apply.
What other Uptown apartments have move-in specials?
As of November 9, 2026, other Uptown apartment buildings advertising move-in specials include Montrose Point (1 month free (16+ mo)), 4450 Sheridan Park (1 month free) and 900 W Montrose (1 month free). Chicago Move In Specials lists 9 other active specials in Uptown, ranked by how much free rent is offered, on the Uptown neighborhood page.
Where is The Draper located?
The Draper is at 5050 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago's Uptown community area. 9 other Uptown buildings currently advertise move-in specials on Chicago Move In Specials.
Sources
- ApartmentHomeLiving: Rent credit special "$1,000 off + fee waived" (last updated November 9, 2026)
- The Draper official website
- Building facts: cedarst.com
- Building facts: propmodo.com
- Building facts: chicagoapartmentbuildings.com
- Building facts: www.cedarst.com
- City of Chicago: Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
More move-in specials in Uptown
| Building | Neighborhood | Special | Est. savings | Deadline | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Point821 W Montrose Ave | 1 month free (16+ mo)1 month rent concession on 16+ month leases, plus half the application fee credited if you sign on tour day. | ≈$2,906at lowest rent | No end date | $2,926 - $3,939 | |
| 4450 Sheridan Park4450 N Sheridan Rd | 1 month freeIf you look and lease within 48 hours, for leases starting on or before Dec 1, 2026. | ≈$2,681at lowest rent | Dec 1 | $2,700 - $2,900 | |
| 900 W Montrose900 W Montrose Ave | 1 month freeIf you look and lease within 48 hours, for leases starting on or before Dec 1, 2026. | ≈$2,483at lowest rent | Dec 1 | $2,500 - $2,900 | |
| Solverre4600 N Marine Dr | 1 month freeWhen you lease today. Call for details. | ≈$1,977at lowest rent | No end date | $1,991 - $5,940 | |
| The Sally1135 W Winona St | 1 month freeOn select apartments if you move in by Dec 1, 2026. | ≈$1,812at lowest rent | Dec 1 | $1,825 - $2,475 | |
| The Montrose4334 N Hazel St | 1 month freeContact leasing for terms. | ≈$1,774at lowest rent | No end date | From $1,786 | |
| Darlington Apartments4700 N Racine Ave | 1 month freeInquire for details. | ≈$894at lowest rent | No end date | $900 - $1,400 | |
| Eight Eleven Uptown811 W Agatite Ave | Up to $1,000 offUp to $1,000 rent credit on select homes. | ≈$1,000at lowest rent | No end date | $2,084 - $4,957 |