• Aqua at Lakeshore East - Aqua at Lakeshore East

Aqua at Lakeshore East

225 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$2,480 - $7,032 Studio - 2 1 - 2

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aqs107a

$2,548 - $3,382
Studio, 1 Bath
582 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4407
$2,719
582
Now
3207
$2,568
582
Now
3007
$2,548
582
5/31/26

aqs107b

$2,737 - $3,420
Studio, 1 Bath
582 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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5007
$2,764
582
Now
4707
$2,780
582
Now
5207
$2,792
582
7/28/26

aqv108a

$2,707 - $3,946
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4208
$2,807
681
Now
3708
$2,707
681
6/4/26
4108
$2,797
681
7/6/26

aqs106b

$2,552 - $3,317
Studio, 1 Bath
584 Sq. Ft.

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May. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3706
$2,597
584
5/7/26
3006
$2,552
584
6/7/26

aqv104e

$2,836 - $3,952
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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May. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4604
$3,018
681
5/11/26
3204
$2,836
681
8/25/26

aqv102b

$2,685 - $2,986
Studio, 1 Bath
564 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 15
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Sq. Ft.
Available
4602
$2,835
564
6/15/26
3102
$2,685
564
8/7/26

aqv104a

$2,710 - $2,947
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2504
$2,710
681
6/7/26

aqs106c

$2,480 - $2,618
Studio, 1 Bath
584 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 9
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4306
$2,480
584
6/9/26

aqv104d

$3,091 - $3,334
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 28
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4804
$3,091
681
6/28/26

aqa112b

$3,045 - $4,113
1 Bed, 1 Bath
734 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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3312
$3,049
734
Now
3712
$3,160
734
7/13/26
2812
$3,121
734
8/1/26

aqa113c

$3,102 - $4,295
1 Bed, 1 Bath
734 Sq. Ft.

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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4813
$3,176
734
Now
3113
$3,114
734
6/18/26
5113
$3,314
734
6/23/26

aqa112a

$3,267 - $4,482
1 Bed, 1 Bath
734 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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3812
$3,279
734
Now
4812
$3,379
734
Now

aqa103b

$3,363 - $4,464
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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Price
Sq. Ft.
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3103
$3,366
849
Now
4703
$3,576
849
5/13/26

aqa114a

$3,158 - $4,437
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.

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May. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3914
$3,345
774
5/1/26
2414
$3,187
774
7/27/26

aqa111c

$3,217 - $4,097
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.

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May. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5111
$3,300
774
5/7/26
4311
$3,220
774
7/7/26

aqa113d

$3,344 - $4,486
1 Bed, 1 Bath
734 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5213
$3,344
734
Now

aqa101b

$3,513 - $4,661
1 Bed, 1 Bath
854 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
Available
3001
$3,516
854
Now

aqa111a

$3,102 - $3,168
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2911
$3,105
774
7/7/26

aqa103a

$3,218 - $3,273
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 9
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1903
$3,221
849
10/9/26

aqb109a

$4,934 - $7,032
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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May. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4109
$4,948
1,080
5/14/26

aqb109e

$4,929 - $7,025
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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May. 18
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4809
$4,943
1,080
5/18/26

aqb109b

$4,664 - $4,838
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 20
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2409
$4,678
1,080
6/20/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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.

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The Closest Campus to Aqua at Lakeshore East is City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College

Nearby Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Harold Washington College

Walk: 8 min (0.4 mi)

SAIC

Walk: 12 min (0.6 mi)

Northwestern Univ., Chicago

Walk: 14 min (0.8 mi)

The Chicago School

Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2008
  • 479 units / 82 stories

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $75

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $450

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.

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Property Highlights

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.

  • 100% Smoke Free
  • 24-hour Door Staff and Maintenance
  • 80,000+ SQ FT Outdoor Amenity
  • AQ - ADA
  • AQ - ADA 1
  • AQ - ADA 2
  • AQ - Adaptable Unit
  • AQ - Balcony
  • AQ - High Floor (40-52)
  • AQ - Medium Balcony

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke Free

Community Features

  • Basketball Court
  • Business Center
  • Cabana
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Lounge

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit100 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Busy67 / 100

Scores provided by
HowLoud

Transit

Subway
Grand Avenue Station (Red Line)
1 min Drive
Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
State/Lake Station (Downtown Loop)
2 min Drive
Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Orange Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Pink Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
Randolph/Wabash Station (Downtown Loop)
2 min Drive
Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Orange Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Pink Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
Lake Station
2 min Drive
Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
Chicago Avenue Station (Red Line)
2 min Drive
Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Commuter Rail
Chicago Millennium Station
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 Lakeshore East, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Aqua at Lakeshore East 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, Lakeshore East is exceptional public transit. Within 1.7 miles of Aqua at Lakeshore East, 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 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Millennium Park, Grant Park, and Chicago Children's Museum.

Airports

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

Property Details

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 located in Chicago, IL in the 60601 zip code.

Magellan Development Group, LLC.

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

4 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

3/10/26

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We chose this building in part because of the advertised amenities, but our experience with them has been consistently disappointing, as has the level of responsiveness from the management office.

• Sauna: To our knowledge, the sauna has been out of service since we moved in. It was working when we toured, but we have not seen it operational at any point since becoming residents.

• Hot tub cleanliness: On February 28, 2026, when we turned on the hot tub jets, a grimy black film resembling dirt...
began accumulating in the water. I took photos that night. This raised serious concerns about maintenance and cleanliness.

• Swimming lessons representation and lack of response: During our tour in November 2025, a leasing staff member told us that free swimming lessons were offered to renters, and we confirmed this multiple times because it mattered to us. After moving in, an onsite swimming instructor told us that, to his understanding, there are no free lessons. When we mentioned we had been told the lessons were free and asked whether he had heard similar questions from other residents, he told us yes. We emailed management on February 19, 2026 asking how to enroll or to clarify whether free lessons are offered, and as of March 1, 2026, we have not received any response.

In other replies to reviews that complained about amenities, the rental office has said the hotel manages the amenities. But these amenities are still advertised as part of the residential experience, and from a resident perspective the distinction doesn’t change the outcome—we relied on what was represented when deciding where to live.

If these issues are resolved or clarified, I will update this review. For now, prospective residents should independently verify the current status and availability of any amenities that are important to them.

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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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