
540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
What This Condo Offers
One of the last true timber and brick lakefront lofts! This fantastic loft has a HUGE open floor plan with almost 1,200 SF,two bedrooms with sliding frosted... glass doors. 12 ft. tall ceilings with wooden beams! This is a corner unit with two walls of beautiful,exposed brick and the north wall being mostly full of 7 ft. tall windows letting in tons of natural light. You can't beat this location: steps to the Ohio Street Beach,the Lakefront walking and biking trails,Lake Michigan,Olive Park,Lake Shore Park,Bennett Park,Seneca Park,the Children's Museum at Navy Pier,and the Museum of Contemporary Art. A short bus ride to the Museum Campus and Maggie Daley Park. Northwestern Hospital campus and shops on Michigan Ave are right nearby,as well as world class restaurants. Walkscore bestowed a 92 out of 100 score,stating,"This location is a Walker's Paradise,so daily errands do not require a car." Bus routes #2,29,65,66,and 124 are all at your doorstep. Dark hardwood floors throughout. Newly repainted in a harmonious beige and grey color palette. Massive primary bedroom with oversized walk-in closet with full custom California Closet shelving. Second bedroom features organizational shelving in closet. Modern Kitchen & Bath featuring granite,marble countertops,travertine floors,and whirlpool jet bathtub. Brand new refrigerator. Built in bookshelf in entryway with custom Lightology lighting. Unit has central air and heat with Nest thermostat control. The building features an amazing roof deck and new pergola,with gas grills,summertime furniture,picnic tables and spectacular views of Navy Pier,the lakefront and skyline. See Navy Pier fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday,and enjoy the Blue Angels breathtakingly close during the Air and Water Show! Door staff is 24/7,with on-site management,on-site storage,huge laundry room,bike room,and newly-renovated workout room. Rent includes heat and a/c,water,garbage,basic cable,basic internet,doorman,security,exercise facility,and snow removal. Heat and A/C provided by the building,renter pays the electric to pump it via a heat exchanger. Electric bill is very modest. Basic cable and internet can be upgraded if desired. Includes one storage unit. Additional storage units available. Cats are welcome too! Sorry,no dogs. No smoking in unit. MLS# MRD12678712
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Unit 206
- $3,195 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Condo Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
540 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 206 is a condo for rent in Chicago, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Condo Details
Home Design
- Built in 1916 | Remodeled in 2016
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Condominium
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Beamed Ceilings
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Ceiling Fan
- Bookcases
- Family Room
- 1200 Sq Ft Home
- 7-Story Property
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Walk-In Closet
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Hallway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- High Speed Internet
- Lake Michigan Water
- Heat Pump System
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2026-07-06
- Rent includes cable TV, gas, water, scavenger, doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, internet
Community Details
Amenities
- Doorman
- Sundeck
- Elevator
- Lobby
- Coin Laundry
- Community Storage Space
Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Trails
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Cats Allowed
- Limit on the number of pets
Security
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
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Chicago, IL 60611

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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit100 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy63 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Northwestern Univ., Chicago
Walk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Loyola University, Water Tower
Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Harold Washington College
Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
SAIC
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
Discover River North, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 540 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 206 proximity to River East Center, The Shops at North Bridge, and Navy Pier. River East Center is 0.2 miles away, and The Shops at North Bridge is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, River North is exceptional public transit. Within 2.2 miles of 540 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 206, you’ll find Grand Avenue Station (Red Line), Chicago Avenue Station (Red Line), and State/Lake Station (Downtown Loop).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 540 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 206 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Chicago Children's Museum, Lake Shore Park, and Millennium Park.
Airports
Living in River North provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 21 minutes from 540 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 206. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.1 miles away.
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