Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $1,955 at 14 West Elm and $2,473 at Elm Street Plaza — 14 West Elm is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,605 at 14 West Elm and $2,069 at Elm Street Plaza. 14 West Elm lists 6 homes (6 available now); Elm Street Plaza lists 3 (2 available now). 14 West Elm allows cats (max 2) for a $300 one-time pet fee. Elm Street Plaza’s utilities (water, heat and trash removal) run $75–$150/mo by home size.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
14 West Elm and Elm Street Plaza are both professionally managed buildings in Gold Coast — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at 14 West Elm and Elm Street Plaza?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| 14 West Elm | 3 | 3 | $1,605 | $1,605–$1,705 | $1,663 | 390–500 |
| Elm Street Plaza | 1 | 0 | $2,069 | $2,069 | $2,069 | 507 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| 14 West Elm | 2 | 2 | $1,955 | $1,955 | $1,955 | — |
| Elm Street Plaza | 1 | 1 | $2,473 | $2,473 | $2,473 | 800 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| 14 West Elm | 1 | 1 | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 | 850 |
| Elm Street Plaza | 1 | 1 | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 | 1,100 |
The buildings side by side
| 14 West Elm | Elm Street Plaza | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 14 W Elm St, Chicago | 1130 N Dearborn St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Homes listed | 6 | 3 |
| Available now | 6 | 2 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Pet fees: cats only, max 2 — $300 one-time. Storage lockers are offered (price not published). Only the pet figure is published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official site, checked November 2026.) | Utilities (water, heat and trash removal) by home size — studio $75/mo · one-bedroom $95 · two-bedroom $150; electricity, cable/internet and renter’s insurance are the resident’s own accounts. Parking $275/mo. Pet fees: $350 one-time (non-refundable) + $25/mo pet rent per pet, max 2 pets. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $400. (Per the building’s fee sheet on file.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | Monthly parking $275/mo (per fee sheet on file) |
| Pets | Cats OK; $300 one-time pet fee (Oct 2026) | Dogs & cats OK, max 2, $350 one-time + $25/mo pet rent, breed restrictions (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | Shared | Shared |
| Transit | 🚇 Clark/Division (Red) · 3 min · 🚌 36, 70 | 🚇 Clark/Division (Red) · 3 min · 🚌 70, 36 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 99 / 91 / 86 | 100 / 92 / 86 |
| Year built | 1932 | 1974 |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Doorman · Floor-to-ceiling windows |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, 14 West Elm or Elm Street Plaza?
One-bedrooms start at $1,955 at 14 West Elm (2 homes, averaging $1,955) and $2,473 at Elm Street Plaza (1 homes, averaging $2,473), so 14 West Elm has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, 14 West Elm or Elm Street Plaza?
Two-bedrooms start at $2,995 at 14 West Elm and $3,495 at Elm Street Plaza; 14 West Elm starts lower. Averages: $2,995 at 14 West Elm, $3,495 at Elm Street Plaza.
How many homes are available now at 14 West Elm and Elm Street Plaza?
14 West Elm has 6 of its 6 listed homes available now; Elm Street Plaza has 2 of 3. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at 14 West Elm and Elm Street Plaza?
14 West Elm: Pet fees: cats only, max 2 — $300 one-time. Storage lockers are offered (price not published). Only the pet figure is published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official site, checked November 2026.) Elm Street Plaza: Utilities (water, heat and trash removal) by home size — studio $75/mo · one-bedroom $95 · two-bedroom $150; electricity, cable/internet and renter’s insurance are the resident’s own accounts. Parking $275/mo. Pet fees: $350 one-time (non-refundable) + $25/mo pet rent per pet, max 2 pets. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $400. (Per the building’s fee sheet on file.)
Where are 14 West Elm and Elm Street Plaza located?
Both buildings are in Gold Coast, Chicago: 14 West Elm at 14 W Elm St and Elm Street Plaza at 1130 N Dearborn St.
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Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.