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Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments

225 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$2,326 - $5,622Studio - 2 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

aqv102b

$2,543 - $2,972
Studio, 1 Bath
564 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3302
$2,543
564
9/7/25
3402
$2,553
564
9/12/25
3902
$2,617
564
9/26/25

aqs107b

$2,612 - $2,976
Studio, 1 Bath
582 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4607
$2,612
582
Now
5207
$2,976
582
8/24/25

aqs106b

$2,565 - $2,835
Studio, 1 Bath
584 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4006
$2,565
584
Now

aqv104d

$2,843 - $3,229
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3104
$2,843
681
Now

aqs105e

$2,560 - $2,821
Studio, 1 Bath
571 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 26
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4505
$2,560
571
7/26/25

aqs105c

$2,384 - $2,643
Studio, 1 Bath
571 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 3
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3705
$2,643
571
8/3/25

aqs106c

$2,389 - $2,649
Studio, 1 Bath
584 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4406
$2,649
584
8/7/25

aqv108a

$2,855 - $3,267
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 13
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4308
$3,267
681
8/13/25

aqv108d

$3,163 - $3,619
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 17
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5108
$3,619
681
8/17/25

aqv104b

$2,630 - $3,059
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2604
$2,630
681
9/21/25

aqs105b

$2,443 - $2,790
Studio, 1 Bath
571 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4205
$2,443
571
10/7/25

aqv108b

$2,906 - $3,436
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4508
$2,906
681
10/7/25

aqs107a

$2,326 - $2,713
Studio, 1 Bath
582 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 8
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2407
$2,326
582
10/8/25

aqs106a

$2,444 - $2,791
Studio, 1 Bath
584 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 12
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3506
$2,444
584
10/12/25

aqv104e

$2,779 - $3,352
Studio, 1 Bath
681 Sq. Ft.

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Nov. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2904
$2,779
681
11/7/25

aqa103b

$3,086 - $3,871
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4203
$3,139
849
Now
4503
$3,167
849
Now
5203
$3,233
849
Now

aqa113d

$2,955 - $3,620
1 Bed, 1 Bath
734 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4613
$3,053
734
Now
4313
$3,147
734
Now
4713
$3,222
734
Now

aqa101a

$3,336 - $4,059
1 Bed, 1 Bath
854 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5201
$3,355
854
Now
4901
$3,567
854
Now
5001
$4,059
854
8/6/25

aqa111c

$2,952 - $3,642
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 3
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5211
$3,132
774
9/3/25
3911
$2,952
774
9/11/25

aqa111a

$2,867 - $3,648
1 Bed, 1 Bath
774 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 9
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5011
$3,137
774
9/9/25
2811
$2,867
774
10/2/25

aqa101b

$3,271 - $3,706
1 Bed, 1 Bath
854 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3001
$3,299
854
Now

aqa103a

$3,011 - $3,445
1 Bed, 1 Bath
849 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2003
$3,445
849
8/15/25

aqb110a

$4,364 - $5,622
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,160 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4410
$5,574
1,160
Now
4010
$5,526
1,160
8/1/25
3410
$4,598
1,160
9/16/25

aqb109e

$4,501 - $5,520
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5109
$5,450
1,080
Now
4909
$5,426
1,080
7/28/25

aqb109d

$4,296 - $5,179
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 26
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
4609
$5,179
1,080
7/26/25

aqb109a

$4,241 - $5,202
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 28
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2809
$5,113
1,080
7/28/25

aqb110b

$4,134 - $5,175
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,160 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 13
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2010
$4,249
1,160
9/13/25
* 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.

Map of Aqua at Lakeshore East

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

Nearby 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)

Details

Lease Term Options

  • Available months 12

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 Move-In Fees

  • Administrative Fee
    $450
  • Application Fee
    $75

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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.

  • AQ - Dog Floor
  • AQ - Floor 49
  • AQ - No Balcony
  • AQ - Adaptable Unit
  • AQ - Floor 24
  • AQ - Floor 37
  • AQ - Floor 44
  • AQ - High Floor (40-52)
  • AQ - Floor 20
  • AQ - Floor 26

Area Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise99 / 100

Transit Score ®

Rider's Paradise100 / 100

Bike Score ®

Very Bikeable83 / 100

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 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.

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 Apartments is located in Chicago, IL in the 60601 zip code.

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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