Aqua Apartments are unlike anything else in the city. Soaring an impressive 87 stories above the city, these distinctive residences are surrounded by some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, Millennium Park, and the lush 6-acre Park at Lakeshore East, all just steps away.
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.
Apartment for rent
$5,036/moFees may apply
225 N Columbus Dr, APT 4909, Chicago, IL 60601
2beds
1,080sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Dec 12 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Garage parking
Steam, wood
What's special
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Steam, Wood
Features
- Sauna, Storage
- Flooring: Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Other
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 81
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Barbecue, Basketball Court, Fire Pit, Garden, Storage
- Pool features: Pool
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Sauna, Spa
- Has view: Yes
- View description: North East View, North View, South View
Lot
- Features: Garden, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Building
Details
- Building name: Aqua at Lakeshore East
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Pool, Smoke Free
HOA
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Concierge, Fitness Center, Game Room, Hot Tub, Maintenance, Management, Parking, Pool, Sauna, Spa, Storage
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/26/2026 | Price change | $5,036-0.2%$5/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Price change | $5,045-0.3%$5/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $5,059+0.3%$5/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $5,045-1.2%$5/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,105+29.6%$5/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listing removed | $3,940$4/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $3,940-0.6%$4/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $3,964-15.3%$4/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $4,680+13%$4/sqft |
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| 9/28/2025 | Price change | $4,141-2.8%$4/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $4,261-0.9%$4/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $4,298-0.3%$4/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $4,311-0.4%$4/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Price change | $4,329+5.3%$4/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $4,113-0.1%$4/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $4,119-0.1%$4/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $4,125-2.3%$4/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $4,220-0.1%$4/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $4,226+1.1%$4/sqft |
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| 8/30/2025 | Price change | $4,178-0.1%$4/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $4,184-0.4%$4/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $4,202-0.3%$4/sqft |
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| 8/24/2025 | Price change | $4,214-0.1%$4/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Price change | $4,220-0.4%$4/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,237$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: New Eastside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ogden Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Wells Community Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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