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221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA|Loop
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Floor plans
| Studio | Studio | 1 bath | 582 sqft | |||
| Convertible | Studio | 1 bath | 681 sqft | |||
| Convertible | Studio | 1 bath | 681 sqft | |||
| Convertible | Studio | 1 bath | 681 sqft | |||
| 1 Bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | 849 sqft | |||
| 1 Bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | 734 sqft | |||
| 1 Bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | 734 sqft | |||
| 1 Bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | 854 sqft | |||
| 1 Bedroom | 1 bed | 1 bath | 854 sqft | |||
| 2 Bedroom | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,080 sqft |
Amenities for 221 North Columbus Drive
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Garage Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 1 |
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About 221 North Columbus Drive
One of downtown Chicago’s most envied buildings, the prestigious Aqua luxury apartment building in Lakeshore East is perfectly located right downtown with all of the city’s best dining, shopping, nightlife, and cultural attractions at your doorstep. Aqua is the perfect place to live if you want to be in the center of all the action and feel like you are on vacation each time you come back home. The building features studio, convertible, one and two bedroom apartment homes and fantastic apartment and community amenities. At Aqua, your state-of-the-art kitchen is outfitted with full granite countertops, contemporary wood cabinetry with ample storage, a gas burning stove and stainless steel appliances. Each apartment has full-sized in-unit laundry, floor-to-ceiling windows with window treatments, spacious, walk-in closets, and your own private balcony. The Shore Club at Aqua offers two full floors of indoor and outdoor community entertainment—and the largest outdoor pool and deck in all of Chicago. With an indoor lap pool, basketball court, hot tubs, sauna and steam room, game and billiards room, a beautiful landscaped sun deck with grilling areas, and much, much more, you’ll never run out of things to do in your own home. The neighborhood of Lakeshore East is a fantastic, self-contained living community with convenient access to the Loop, Streeterville, River North, and all the great retail on the Magnificent Mile. It is located nearby a large Mariano’s grocery store, small coffee cafés and countless restaurants and the lakeshore path along Lake Michigan, as well as some of Chicago’s best cultural attractions like Millennium Park, Symphony Center and the Art Institute of Chicago. Living at Aqua, you can take full advantage of all the wonderful things that city living in downtown Chicago has to offer!
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Rent trends in Loop
Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Loop
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,587 |
| January 2024 | $1,595 |
| February 2024 | $1,627 |
| March 2024 | $1,926 |
| April 2024 | $1,745 |
| May 2024 | $1,751 |
| June 2024 | $1,764 |
| July 2024 | $1,931 |
| August 2024 | $1,691 |
| September 2024 | $1,682 |
| October 2024 | $1,630 |
| November 2024 | $1,568 |
| December 2024 | $1,501 |
| January 2025 | $1,483 |
| February 2025 | $1,495 |
| March 2025 | $1,520 |
| April 2025 | $1,512 |
| May 2025 | $1,502 |
| June 2025 | $1,531 |
| July 2025 | $1,580 |
| August 2025 | $1,516 |
| September 2025 | $1,473 |
| October 2025 | $1,495 |
| November 2025 | $1,520 |
| December 2025 | $1,495 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,924 |
| January 2024 | $1,926 |
| February 2024 | $1,928 |
| March 2024 | $2,511 |
| April 2024 | $2,200 |
| May 2024 | $1,987 |
| June 2024 | $2,079 |
| July 2024 | $2,594 |
| August 2024 | $2,463 |
| September 2024 | $2,515 |
| October 2024 | $2,341 |
| November 2024 | $2,238 |
| December 2024 | $1,938 |
| January 2025 | $1,954 |
| February 2025 | $1,989 |
| March 2025 | $2,042 |
| April 2025 | $2,107 |
| May 2025 | $2,162 |
| June 2025 | $2,195 |
| July 2025 | $2,212 |
| August 2025 | $2,210 |
| September 2025 | $2,216 |
| October 2025 | $2,186 |
| November 2025 | $2,145 |
| December 2025 | $2,189 |
Schools near 221 North Columbus Drive
William B Ogden Elementary School
24 w walton st
chicago, IL, 60610
PK, K-8Public
B-
Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center
160 w wendell st
chicago, IL, 60610
PK, K-8Public
C+
Skinner North Elementary School
640 w scott st
chicago, IL, 60610
K-8Public
A-
Kellman Corporate Community Elementary School
3030 w arthington st
chicago, IL, 60612
PK, K-8Public
C-
Thomas Early Childhood Center
3625 s hoyne ave
chicago, IL, 60609
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Loop | Chicago, IL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around Chicago near 221 N Columbus Dr
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 221 N Columbus Dr
Bockwinkel's
222 N Columbus Dr
Mariano's
333 E Benton Pl
Bockwinkel's
155 N Harbor Dr
Whole Foods Market
255 E Grand Ave
Bensidoun USA Inc
405 N Wabash Ave
Tom James
233 N Michigan Ave
Selene's Boutique
340 E North Water St
Zara
1 W Randolph St
My E Fashion
401 N Michigan Ave
Pig-Sty Apparel LLC
63 E Lake St
Starbucks
300 E Randolph St
Starbucks
200 E Randolph St
Dunkin'
303 E Wacker Dr
The Drunken Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
400 E South Water St
Dunkin'
233 N Michigan Ave
Firelake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
221 N Columbus Dr
Amuse
323 E Wacker Dr
The Palm
323 E Wacker Dr
The Drunken Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
400 E South Water St
American Craft Kitchen & Bar
151 E Wacker Dr
Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique
122 N Wabash Ave
Molly's Cupcakes
419 E Illinois St
Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park
33 S Wabash Ave
GNC
22 E Madison St
Magnolia Bakery-Chicago
108 N State St
Lake Shore East Park
River Esplanade
Ogden Plaza Park
Herald Square Park
Dusable Park
Firelake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
221 N Columbus Dr
Toro By Chef Richard Sandoval
200 N Columbus Dr
Subway
300 E Randolph St
Au Bon Pain
200 E Randolph St
Ingenium
200 E Randolph St
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South Shore Line, South Shore Line, Metra Electric
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Lake
Red Line, Red Line
Washington
Blue Line, Blue Line
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Red Line, Red Line
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