• Aqua at Lakeshore East - Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments

Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments

225 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$2,377 - $5,918 Studio - 2 1 - 2
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Pricing and Floor Plans

aqv108a

$2,377 - $3,098
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4308
$2,975
681
Now
4208
$2,687
681
10/19/25
2108
$2,377
681
11/7/25

aqs107b

$2,401 - $3,162
Studio, 1 Bath
582 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5207
$2,987
582
Now
3707
$2,721
582
10/30/25

aqv108b

$2,525 - $3,251
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3208
$2,525
681
11/4/25
4508
$2,755
681
12/7/25

aqv104d

$2,552 - $2,890
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3104
$2,868
681
Now

aqv108d

$2,958 - $3,347
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5108
$3,317
681
Now

aqs107a

$2,378 - $2,751
Studio, 1 Bath
582 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3007
$2,680
582
10/7/25

aqs105b

$2,435 - $2,817
Studio, 1 Bath
571 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4205
$2,745
571
10/7/25

aqs106a

$2,436 - $2,818
Studio, 1 Bath
584 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 12
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3506
$2,746
584
10/12/25

aqs105e

$2,512 - $2,952
Studio, 1 Bath
571 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4305
$2,512
571
11/6/25

aqv104e

$2,628 - $3,083
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2904
$2,628
681
11/7/25

aqs105a

$2,487 - $2,923
Studio, 1 Bath
571 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 23
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5205
$2,515
571
11/23/25

aqa101a

$3,210 - $3,738
1 Bed, 1 Bath
854 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5201
$3,637
854
Now
4901
$3,623
854
Now
5001
$3,701
854
Now

aqa112a

$2,748 - $3,537
1 Bed, 1 Bath
734 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 8
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2312
$2,748
734
10/8/25
3812
$2,898
734
10/16/25
4512
$3,018
734
10/27/25

aqa112b

$2,758 - $3,479
1 Bed, 1 Bath
734 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3912
$2,808
734
10/21/25
3412
$2,758
734
11/9/25
5012
$2,968
734
11/17/25

aqa113d

$2,777 - $3,484
1 Bed, 1 Bath
734 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2813
$3,110
734
Now
4013
$2,973
734
10/28/25

aqa114a

$2,829 - $3,408
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 27
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3414
$2,889
774
11/27/25
2814
$2,829
774
12/9/25

aqa103a

$2,811 - $3,182
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2003
$3,153
849
Now

aqa103b

$2,934 - $3,381
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2503
$2,934
849
10/4/25

aqa111c

$2,908 - $3,352
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4411
$2,908
774
10/14/25

aqa103c

$2,964 - $3,474
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 3
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3303
$2,964
849
11/3/25

aqa103d

$2,894 - $3,393
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 17
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3603
$2,894
849
11/17/25

aqa103e

$2,964 - $3,474
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2803
$2,964
849
11/21/25

aqa111a

$2,733 - $2,768
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 5
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2911
$2,733
774
1/5/26

aqb110a

$4,390 - $5,918
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,160 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4010
$4,428
1,160
Now
3410
$4,595
1,160
Now
2610
$4,391
1,160
10/30/25

aqb109a

$4,238 - $5,753
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4309
$4,488
1,080
10/7/25
2809
$4,238
1,080
11/28/25

aqb109e

$4,248 - $5,466
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4909
$4,298
1,080
Now

aqb109d

$4,303 - $4,418
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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Dec. 19
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4709
$4,327
1,080
12/19/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2008
  • 479 units / 82 stories

Fees and Policies

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The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Administrative Fee
    $450
  • Application Fee
    $75

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Property Highlights

  • AQ - Floor 47
  • AQ - Floor 50
  • AQ - Upgraded
  • AQ - Floor 29
  • AQ - Floor 39
  • AQ - Floor 42
  • AQ - South View
  • AQ - Floor 20
  • AQ - Floor 23
  • AQ - Floor 26

Apartment Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Community Features

  • Pool
  • Sundeck

Map of Aqua at Lakeshore East

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise99 / 100

Transit Score ®

Rider's Paradise100 / 100

Bike Score ®

Very Bikeable82 / 100

Soundscore

Active68 / 100

Transit

2 min Drive
Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
2 min Drive
Metra Electric Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Commuter Rail
Van Buren Station
2 min Drive
Metra Electric Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Airport
Chicago Midway International
20 min Drive
Chicago Midway International
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
29 min Drive
ORD

Moving to Lake Shore East, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments proximity to River East Center, The Shops at North Bridge, and Navy Pier. River East Center is 0.8 miles away, and The Shops at North Bridge is within an 11 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Lake Shore East is rider's paradise. Within 1.7 miles of Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments, you’ll find Randolph/Wabash Station (Downtown Loop), State/Lake Station (Downtown Loop), and Lake Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1 mile, including Millennium Park, Openlands, and Grant Park.

Airports

Living in Lake Shore East provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 19 minutes from Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

3 rating

Ogden Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

4 rating

Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center

Grades PK-8

Public

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Frances Xavier Warde School

Grades PK-8

Private

1 rating

Wells Community Academy High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Renaissance Prep School

Grades 3-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

SAIC

Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)

Harold Washington College

Walk: 7 min (0.4 mi)

Northwestern Univ., Chicago

Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi)

The Chicago School

Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)

About Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments

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 Apartments is an apartment community

Magellan Development Group, Ltd.

Contact

Property Address:
225 N Columbus Dr,
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone Number: (312) 584-2232
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Aqua at Lakeshore East

4.9

3 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

1/27/20

Expect noise, rude neighbors and no support

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.

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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

8/17/15

AQUA Apartments

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.

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4/9/14

very nice place to live

This is a very nice building, location is well suited for downtown work. Good value for money

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