Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,521 at 73 East Lake and $2,544 at Lake & Wells — 73 East Lake is the cheaper entry point. 73 East Lake lists 28 homes (11 available now); Lake & Wells lists 27 (20 available now). 73 East Lake charges a one-time pet fee of $350–$370 plus pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet. Lake & Wells’ utility billing bundle runs $170–$195/mo by unit type.
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.
73 East Lake and Lake & Wells are both professionally managed buildings in Loop — 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 73 East Lake and Lake & Wells?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| 73 East Lake | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Lake & Wells | 16 | 12 | $2,120 | $2,120–$2,720 | $2,446 | 584–874 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| 73 East Lake | 15 | 6 | $2,521 | $2,521–$3,474 | $2,959 | 682–814 |
| Lake & Wells | 7 | 4 | $2,544 | $2,544–$3,174 | $2,964 | 837–900 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| 73 East Lake | 13 | 5 | $3,737 | $3,737–$4,784 | $4,320 | 1,072–1,246 |
| Lake & Wells | 4 | 4 | $3,975 | $3,975–$4,641 | $4,277 | 1,326 |
The buildings side by side
| 73 East Lake | Lake & Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 73 E Lake St, Chicago | 210 N Wells St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Loop | Loop |
| Homes listed | 28 | 27 |
| Available now | 11 | 20 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Pet fee $350–$370 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet, both set by the pet profile; limit of two pets. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official pet policy page, checked November 2026.) | Utility billing bundle $170–$195/mo per unit type (flat-rate apportionment); electric is usage-based. Only the utility figure is published in the building’s official cost table — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per Greystar’s official property page, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | 🅿️ Reserved garage parking · fee not published | Parking available · fee not published |
| Pets | Pet-friendly; no fees or restrictions published (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly; weight limit, breed restrictions, fees and max pets not published (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 State/Lake (Brown) · 2 min · 🚌 66, 4 | 🚇 Clark/Lake (Blue) · 4 min · 🚌 22, 36 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 100 / 100 / 81 | 98 / 100 / 82 |
| Year built | — | 2008 |
| Amenity highlights | — | Indoor pool · Fitness center · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, 73 East Lake or Lake & Wells?
One-bedrooms start at $2,521 at 73 East Lake (15 homes, averaging $2,959) and $2,544 at Lake & Wells (7 homes, averaging $2,964), so 73 East Lake has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, 73 East Lake or Lake & Wells?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,737 at 73 East Lake and $3,975 at Lake & Wells; 73 East Lake starts lower. Averages: $4,320 at 73 East Lake, $4,277 at Lake & Wells.
How many homes are available now at 73 East Lake and Lake & Wells?
73 East Lake has 11 of its 28 listed homes available now; Lake & Wells has 20 of 27. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at 73 East Lake and Lake & Wells?
73 East Lake: Pet fee $350–$370 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + pet rent of $35–$45/mo per pet, both set by the pet profile; limit of two pets. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s official site — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official pet policy page, checked November 2026.) Lake & Wells: Utility billing bundle $170–$195/mo per unit type (flat-rate apportionment); electric is usage-based. Only the utility figure is published in the building’s official cost table — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per Greystar’s official property page, checked November 2026.)
Where are 73 East Lake and Lake & Wells located?
Both buildings are in Loop, Chicago: 73 East Lake at 73 E Lake St and Lake & Wells at 210 N Wells St.
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