**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.
Apartment for rent
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$2,550/moFees may apply
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
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,550$2/sqft |
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| 8/24/2025 | Listing removed | $2,550$2/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $2,550-3.8%$2/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Price change | $2,650-1.9%$3/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700+54.3%$3/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/6/2019 | Listing removed | $1,750$2/sqft |
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| 12/4/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,750$2/sqft |
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| 8/7/2018 | Sold | $270,000+4.2%$257/sqft |
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| 8/17/2016 | Sold | $259,000$247/sqft |
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| 8/17/2016 | Pending sale | $259,000$247/sqft |
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| 7/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $259,000$247/sqft |
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| 7/13/2016 | Pending sale | $259,000$247/sqft |
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| 7/7/2016 | Price change | $259,000-7.5%$247/sqft |
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| 5/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $279,900+36.2%$267/sqft |
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| 3/8/2000 | Sold | $205,500+48.9%$196/sqft |
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| 12/20/1995 | Sold | $138,000$132/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Streeterville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ogden Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Wells Community Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
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