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  • $3,195/moFees may apply

    540 N Lake Shore Dr, APT 206, Chicago, IL 60611

    2beds
    1,200sqft

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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats OK
    Air conditioner
    Shared laundry
    Attached garage parking
    Natural gas
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Dark hardwood floors throughoutBrand new refrigerator
    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." The bus stop immediately outside is a stop for the #2, 29, 65, 66, and 124. Parking is on a waiting list basis. 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 unique views of Navy Pier, the lakefront and skyline. See 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 water, garbage, basic cable, basic internet, doorman, security, exercise facility, snow removal. Electric bill is very modest (usually runs about $100. Heat and A/C provided by the building, renter pays to pump it via a heat exchanger. Basic cable and internet can be upgraded from 200 MB per second to 600 MB per second at a modest fee. Includes one storage unit. Additional storage units available for extra monthly fee. Cats are welcome too! No smoking in unit. Applicant MINIMUM Requirements (meeting these requirements does not guarantee a lease): 600+ minimum credit score Debt to income maximum 45% Collections on a case-by-case basis Household monthly income at least 3x monthly rent $69 per person to apply *In lieu of a security deposit, an $800 non-refundable move-in fee is due at the time of lease signing Pet rent $25/month per animal. Weight and number restrictions apply. Apply at In addition to the above fees, the HOA and building require new tenants to pay additional move-in and move-out fees: Two Separate Checks Needed for Move ins Move-in Fee: $350 ($500 if moving in on a Saturday) Damage Deposit: $250 (Will be returned after move-in/No damage done) Make these 2 checks out to : 540 N. Lakeshore Dr Condominium Association
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Range/Oven, Storage, Walk In Closet
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)
    • Parcel number: 17102110211031

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable, Cable Connected, Garbage, Internet, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Fitness Center
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Cable TV, Fitness Center, Maintenance, Management, Snow Removal, Trail(s)
    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/23/2026Listed for rent$3,195+14.3%$3/sqft
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    7/1/2025Listing removed$2,795$2/sqft
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    5/30/2025Listed for rent$2,795$2/sqft
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    5/30/2025Listing removed$2,795$2/sqft
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    4/29/2025Listed for rent$2,795+3.7%$2/sqft
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    2/12/2024Listing removed--
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    1/4/2024Listed for rent$2,695$2/sqft
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    1/3/2024Listing removed--
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    12/20/2023Price change$2,695-3.6%$2/sqft
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    10/25/2023Price change$2,795-6.7%$2/sqft
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    9/18/2023Price change$2,995+20%$2/sqft
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    9/11/2023Listed for rent$2,495+4.2%$2/sqft
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    3/3/2022Listing removed--
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    2/24/2022Price change$2,395-3.8%$2/sqft
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    1/21/2022Price change$2,490-7.8%$2/sqft
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    1/17/2022Price change$2,700-6.9%$2/sqft
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    1/16/2022Listed for rent$2,900$2/sqft
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    12/7/2004Sold$320,000+28%$267/sqft
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    7/18/2002Sold$250,000-1.6%$208/sqft
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    8/30/2001Sold$254,000+63.9%$212/sqft
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    7/31/1997Sold$155,000$129/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Streeterville

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    There are 2 available units in this apartment building