Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,462 at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and $2,818 at Reside on Surf — 3130 N Lake Shore Drive is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,773 at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and $1,843 at Reside on Surf. 3130 N Lake Shore Drive lists 15 homes (6 available now); Reside on Surf lists 11 (4 available now). 3130 N Lake Shore Drive charges a $75 application fee and a $300–$400 administrative fee, with no pet rent or pet deposit. Reside on Surf charges a $400 admin fee and a $50 application fee, with Xfinity internet at $60/mo.
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.
3130 N Lake Shore Drive and Reside on Surf are both professionally managed buildings in Lakeview — 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 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and Reside on Surf?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| 3130 N Lake Shore Drive | 14 | 6 | $1,773 | $1,773–$1,918 | $1,825 | — |
| Reside on Surf | 3 | 0 | $1,843 | $1,843–$2,016 | $1,904 | 414–477 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| 3130 N Lake Shore Drive | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Reside on Surf | 5 | 3 | $2,102 | $2,102–$2,244 | $2,179 | 611–660 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| 3130 N Lake Shore Drive | 1 | 0 | $2,462 | $2,462 | $2,462 | — |
| Reside on Surf | 3 | 1 | $2,818 | $2,818–$2,854 | $2,834 | 844–859 |
The buildings side by side
| 3130 N Lake Shore Drive | Reside on Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 3130 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago | 425 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Lakeview | Lakeview |
| Homes listed | 15 | 11 |
| Available now | 6 | 4 |
| Current special | Receive a $300 move-in credit on select apartments! | — |
| Fees & utilities | Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $300 for studios · $400 for 1- and 2-bedrooms. Pets: no pet rent and no pet deposit (per the building’s official tour page). Parking: resident and guest parking on site (amount not published). Only these figures are published on the management company’s official pages — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per PPM’s official broker program page and the building’s official pages, checked November 2026.) | Xfinity internet $60/mo; the utility service package covers gas, water and sewer and trash and recycling (no flat amount published). Parking: uncovered $235/mo. Pet fees (per pet): cats $300 one-time · dogs $400 one-time, plus $30/mo pet rent, max 2 pets. Application fee $50. Admin fee $400. (Per the building’s official site fee block, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | On-site parking · Garage–covered · fee not published | Uncovered parking $235/mo (per the building’s official site) |
| Pets | Pet-friendly | Pet fees and rent (if applicable) are per pet. |
| Laundry | — | Shared |
| Transit | 🚇 Red/Brown/Purple Lines · 16 min · 🚌 146, 151, 36, 135, 77, 156, 143, 134 | 🚇 Diversey · 13 min |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 88 / 76 / 91 | 91 / 79 / 91 |
| Year built | 1958 | 2002 |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center | Fitness center · Rooftop deck · In-unit washer/dryer |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, 3130 N Lake Shore Drive or Reside on Surf?
One-bedrooms start at $2,462 at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive (1 homes, averaging $2,462) and $2,818 at Reside on Surf (3 homes, averaging $2,834), so 3130 N Lake Shore Drive has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a studio, 3130 N Lake Shore Drive or Reside on Surf?
Studios start at $1,773 at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and $1,843 at Reside on Surf; 3130 N Lake Shore Drive starts lower.
How many homes are available now at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and Reside on Surf?
3130 N Lake Shore Drive has 6 of its 15 listed homes available now; Reside on Surf has 4 of 11. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and Reside on Surf running?
3130 N Lake Shore Drive: Receive a $300 move-in credit on select apartments!. Reside on Surf: no special on file. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and Reside on Surf?
3130 N Lake Shore Drive: Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $300 for studios · $400 for 1- and 2-bedrooms. Pets: no pet rent and no pet deposit (per the building’s official tour page). Parking: resident and guest parking on site (amount not published). Only these figures are published on the management company’s official pages — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per PPM’s official broker program page and the building’s official pages, checked November 2026.) Reside on Surf: Xfinity internet $60/mo; the utility service package covers gas, water and sewer and trash and recycling (no flat amount published). Parking: uncovered $235/mo. Pet fees (per pet): cats $300 one-time · dogs $400 one-time, plus $30/mo pet rent, max 2 pets. Application fee $50. Admin fee $400. (Per the building’s official site fee block, checked November 2026.)
Where are 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and Reside on Surf located?
Both buildings are in Lakeview, Chicago: 3130 N Lake Shore Drive at 3130 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657 and Reside on Surf at 425 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657.
Tour either building with one broker — see live availability and photos for 3130 N Lake Shore Drive and Reside on Surf.
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.