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
$2,675/mo
225 N Columbus Dr APT 3603, Chicago, IL 60601
1beds
849sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Mon Nov 17 2025
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
-- Laundry
Garage parking
-- Heating
What's special
Lake michiganChicago riverSpectacular studiosMillennium park
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Sauna, View
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 849 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 81
- Exterior features: , 24-hour Door Staff and Maintenance, 80, 000+ SQ FT Outdoor Amenity, AQ - ADA, AQ - ADA 1, AQ - ADA 2, AQ - Adaptable Unit, AQ - High Floor (40-52), AQ - No Balcony, AQ - Upgraded, Balcony, Barbecue, Basketball Court, Bicycle and Resident Storage, Business Center, Concierge, Curated resident events, Fire Pit, Free Weights, Game Room, Group Fitness Studio, LEED Certified, Magellan Rewards Program, Media Room, Musician-in-Residence - Aqua's Live Entertainment, On-Site Pedway Access Connecting Aqua to 50+ Build, On-site Professional Management by Magellan Proper, Outdoor Soft Surface Exercise, Private Club Suites with Catering Kitchens, Running Track, TV Lounge, View Type: AQ - North East View, View Type: AQ - North View, View Type: AQ - South View
- Spa features: Sauna
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
HOA
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Available months 12
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $2,675-5.1%$3/sqft |
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| 9/27/2025 | Price change | $2,819-2.6%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/13/2025 | Price change | $2,894-0.8%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $2,917+0.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,913-3.9%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: New Eastside
There are 46 available units in this apartment building