Aqua at Lakeshore East
225 N Columbus Dr,
Chicago,
IL
60601
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Monthly Rent
$1,900 - $4,906
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
547 - 1,160 sq ft
Located in the vibrant Lakeshore East community, where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, Aqua places you at the center of everything the city has to offer. Aqua's unrivaled residences feature spectacular studios, convertibles, and one and two-bedroom apartment homes offering residents an impressive array of indoor and outdoor amenities; two full floors of amenities, including Chicago’s largest outdoor recreation deck. Schedule your tour today and experience elevated city living.
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 4505price $2,465square feet 571availibility Now
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Unit 5006price $2,506square feet 584availibility Now
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Unit 4704price $2,953square feet 681availibility Now
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Unit 4203price $3,360square feet 849availibility Now
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Unit 4503price $3,390square feet 849availibility Now
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Unit 5203price $3,460square feet 849availibility Now
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Unit 4410price $4,871square feet 1,160availibility Jun 14
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Unit 5109price $4,768square feet 1,080availibility Jul 19
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Unit 4609price $4,543square feet 1,080availibility Jul 26
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Unit 4505price $2,465square feet 571availibility Now
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Unit 5006price $2,506square feet 584availibility Now
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Unit 4704price $2,953square feet 681availibility Now
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Unit 4203price $3,360square feet 849availibility Now
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Unit 4503price $3,390square feet 849availibility Now
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Unit 5203price $3,460square feet 849availibility Now
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Unit 4410price $4,871square feet 1,160availibility Jun 14
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Unit 5109price $4,768square feet 1,080availibility Jul 19
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Unit 4609price $4,543square feet 1,080availibility Jul 26
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$450
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Application Fee$75
- Dogs Allowed
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One time Fee$750
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Pet Limit2
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Restrictions:For two dogs, it's $650 or $750, and for a cat, it's $325. Breed restrictions apply. See your Leasing Consultant for details. Or call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
- Cats Allowed
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One time Fee$750
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Pet Limit2
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Restrictions:For two dogs, it's $650 or $750, and for a cat, it's $325. Breed restrictions apply. See your Leasing Consultant for details. Or call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
Details
Lease Options
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Available months 12
Property Information
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Built in 2008
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479 units/82 stories
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About Aqua at Lakeshore East
Located in the vibrant Lakeshore East community, where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, Aqua places you at the center of everything the city has to offer. Aqua's unrivaled residences feature spectacular studios, convertibles, and one and two-bedroom apartment homes offering residents an impressive array of indoor and outdoor amenities; two full floors of amenities, including Chicago’s largest outdoor recreation deck. Schedule your tour today and experience elevated city living.
Aqua at Lakeshore East is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- AQ - Floor 42
- AQ - Dog Floor
- AQ - Floor 45
- AQ - Medium Balcony
- AQ - North View
- AQ - South East View
- AQ - Small Balcony
- AQ - Floor 51
- AQ - Large Balcony
- AQ - Floor 47
- AQ - Floor 50
- AQ - Adaptable Unit
- AQ - Floor 44
- AQ - High Floor (40-52)
- AQ - ADA
- AQ - ADA 2
- AQ - Floor 46
- AQ - Floor 52
- AQ - North East View
- AQ - Floor 42
- AQ - Dog Floor
- AQ - Floor 45
- AQ - Medium Balcony
- AQ - North View
- AQ - South East View
- AQ - Small Balcony
- AQ - Floor 51
- AQ - Large Balcony
- AQ - Floor 47
- AQ - Floor 50
- AQ - Adaptable Unit
- AQ - Floor 44
- AQ - High Floor (40-52)
- AQ - ADA
- AQ - ADA 2
- AQ - Floor 46
- AQ - Floor 52
- AQ - North East View
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 5pm |
Lake Shore East began as a mixed-use development on what’s considered Chicago’s New Eastside. It’s quickly grown into a destination and residential area known for its incredible high-rise apartment buildings and modern skyline. Skyscrapers stand near the shore of Lake Michigan, surrounding amazing parks and shopping centers. Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive hold upscale restaurants, boutiques, and the offices of dozens of companies. If you’re looking to live and work in one of Chicago’s most inspiring areas, check out the abundant rental options in Lake Shore East.
Learn more about living in Lake Shore East| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Transportation options available in Chicago include State/Lake, located 0.5 mile from Aqua at Lakeshore East. Aqua at Lakeshore East is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.7 miles or 19 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.3 miles or 29 minutes away.
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.7 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 18.3 mi |
Time and distance from Aqua at Lakeshore East.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.4 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Millennium Park
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Openlands
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Grant Park
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Alliance for the Great Lakes
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Chicago Children's Museum
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
Property Ratings at Aqua at Lakeshore East
The leasing office will tell you that only certain floors allow pets. However, if you are dishonest you can get away with a pet and not have to pay. I’m on a floor that doesn’t allow pets. My loud neighbor has a barking dog. “And how can this be?” you ask. Well, after I asked why he’s allowed a barking dog, I found out (after contacting the office many times) that he has an “emotional support” dog. No proof needs to be provided. So, bring your pets to any floor, lie to management because they wont check and you won’t pay the pet fees. If you get caught, just claim the dog was a gift from a family member and is an emotional support animal. My loud neighbor gets away with it. The office has no interest is supporting the honest tenants.
Property Manager at Aqua at Lakeshore East, Responded To This Review
We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing a noise disturbance. Our policy for service animals is in alignment with Fair Housing laws, and we're unable to share private information about any resident. However, we can certainly address any noise concerns you may be encountering and suggest that you contact the Management Office so that we may work to resolve this particular issue. Sincerely, The Aqua at Lakeshore East Team
Have been a resident for six years and enjoy everything about the place. Excellent downtown location, fantastic amenities, connected to the led way system and well managed. Add a local public/private park, a high-end Mariano's supermarket and restaurants and it has to be amongst the best locations in Chicago. High cost per square footage but includes basic cable, electricity, water and gas and all the pluses. Can't go wrong. Can look for availability through rental management company and local condo owners.
This is a very nice building, location is well suited for downtown work. Good value for money
Aqua at Lakeshore East Photos
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Aqua at Lakeshore East
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Aqua at Lakeshore East video
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2nd Floor Lobby
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Pool
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Models
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedrooms
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Aqua at Lakeshore East has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,900/mo. to $4,906/mo.
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Aqua at Lakeshore East is in Lake Shore East in the city of Chicago. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.0 miles, including Millennium Park, Openlands, and Grant Park.
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225 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601