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    540 N Lake Shore Dr, APT 517, Chicago, IL 60611

    1beds
    1,049sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Tue Sep 1 2026
    Cats, dogs OK
    Air conditioner, central air
    Shared laundry
    Attached garage parking
    Baseboard, central, heat pump

    What's special

    Timber beamsExposed brickWell-designed spacious unitRooftop deckOlive park
    **Eclectic Loft Living Steps from the Lake Streeterville's Best-Kept Secret** Eclectic, artsy, beach and lakefront living in classy Streeterville. This beautiful 1-bedroom loft features soaring 11 -foot ceilings, exposed brick, and timber beams in a true loft-style building. Located right on Lake Shore Drive, directly across from Ohio Street Beach, Olive Park, and the 18-mile lakefront walk/jog/bike trail. Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 3 grocery stores, a 21-screen AMC theater, and endless shopping and dining are all within a 5 10 minute walk. This well-designed, spacious unit is exceptionally situated for easy access to the city whether you're walking, biking, driving, or taking public transit. **Building amenities - 24-hour door staff - Upgraded gym & rooftop deck - Laundry in basement, next to gym **Lease details - Basic cable & high-speed internet provided - Water included; tenant pays electric - Renters insurance required - ESA certification required for dogs - Parking: $210/month unreserved, $250/month reserved (first come, first served) - $325 non-refundable move fee ($500 for Saturday move-in) - $250 refundable damage hold, held by building management Available now this one won't last. Schedule your tour today. Renter is responsible for electric, reserved $250 or unreserved $210 monthly parking, premium cable channels, any internet speed over and above what is offered by the landlord, guest parking charges accrued, move in/out fees (Mon to Thurs $325 and Sat $500) and $250 refundable deposit for no move in or move out damage.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Central, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,049 sqft
    Video & virtual tour

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Disabled Access
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)
    • Parcel number: 17102110211100

    Construction

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

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/3/2026Listed for rent$2,550$2/sqft
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    8/24/2025Listing removed$2,550$2/sqft
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    8/14/2025Price change$2,550-3.8%$2/sqft
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    8/10/2025Price change$2,650-1.9%$3/sqft
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    7/25/2025Listed for rent$2,700+54.3%$3/sqft
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    3/24/2021Listing removed--
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    3/6/2019Listing removed$1,750$2/sqft
    Source: Ikos Report a problem
    12/4/2018Listed for rent$1,750$2/sqft
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    8/7/2018Sold$270,000+4.2%$257/sqft
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    8/17/2016Sold$259,000$247/sqft
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    8/17/2016Pending sale$259,000$247/sqft
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    7/18/2016Listed for sale$259,000$247/sqft
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    7/13/2016Pending sale$259,000$247/sqft
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    7/7/2016Price change$259,000-7.5%$247/sqft
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    5/31/2016Listed for sale$279,900+36.2%$267/sqft
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    3/8/2000Sold$205,500+48.9%$196/sqft
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    12/20/1995Sold$138,000$132/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Streeterville

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    There are 4 available units in this apartment building