Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,400 at Axis and $3,495 at 500 Lake Shore Drive — Axis is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,930 at Axis and $2,495 at 500 Lake Shore Drive. Axis lists 35 homes (35 available now); 500 Lake Shore Drive lists 8 (7 available now). Axis charges a $500 one-time pet fee plus pet rent of $30–$50/mo, with covered parking at $260–$300/mo. 500 Lake Shore Drive charges a $50 application fee and a $500 administrative fee.
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.
Axis and 500 Lake Shore Drive are both professionally managed buildings in Streeterville — 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 Axis and 500 Lake Shore Drive?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Axis | 6 | 6 | $1,930 | $1,930–$2,075 | $1,996 | — |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | 4 | 3 | $2,495 | $2,495–$3,125 | $2,903 | — |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Axis | 13 | 13 | $1,995 | $1,995–$2,190 | $2,101 | — |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Axis | 14 | 14 | $2,400 | $2,400–$3,095 | $2,773 | — |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | 2 | 2 | $3,495 | $3,495–$3,695 | $3,595 | — |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Axis | 2 | 2 | $4,045 | $4,045–$4,220 | $4,133 | — |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | 2 | 2 | $4,895 | $4,895–$5,300 | $5,098 | — |
The buildings side by side
| Axis | 500 Lake Shore Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 441 E Erie St, Chicago | 500 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Streeterville | Streeterville |
| Homes listed | 35 | 8 |
| Available now | 35 | 7 |
| Current special | Select Specials Available (new residents) | — |
| Fees & utilities | Pet fee $500 one-time for cats and for dogs, max 2 pets (100 lb combined limit), plus pet rent of $30/mo for one pet or $50/mo for two. Parking: covered $260–$300/mo. Only these figures are published on the management company’s official pages — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official site and Group Fox’s official pricing page, checked November 2026.) | Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $500 per unit. Parking: assigned garage parking $290/mo. Only these figures are published on the building’s official Apartments.com profile — ask leasing for deposit and pet pricing. (Per the building’s official Apartments.com profile, November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Covered parking $260–$300/mo (per Group Fox’s official pricing page) | Assigned garage parking $290/mo (per the building’s official Apartments.com profile) |
| Pets | Max 2 pets, dogs & cats OK, fees apply (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly; indoor dog amenity (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | Shared | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 16 min · 🚌 66, 124 | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 15 min · 🚌 66, 65 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 94 / 94 / 84 | 93 / 88 / 80 |
| Year built | 1986 | 2013 |
| Amenity highlights | Indoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman · Floor-to-ceiling windows |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Axis or 500 Lake Shore Drive?
One-bedrooms start at $2,400 at Axis (14 homes, averaging $2,773) and $3,495 at 500 Lake Shore Drive (2 homes, averaging $3,595), so Axis has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Axis or 500 Lake Shore Drive?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,045 at Axis and $4,895 at 500 Lake Shore Drive; Axis starts lower. Averages: $4,133 at Axis, $5,098 at 500 Lake Shore Drive.
How many homes are available now at Axis and 500 Lake Shore Drive?
Axis has 35 of its 35 listed homes available now; 500 Lake Shore Drive has 7 of 8. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Axis and 500 Lake Shore Drive running?
Axis: Select Specials Available (new residents). 500 Lake Shore Drive: no special on file. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at Axis and 500 Lake Shore Drive?
Axis: Pet fee $500 one-time for cats and for dogs, max 2 pets (100 lb combined limit), plus pet rent of $30/mo for one pet or $50/mo for two. Parking: covered $260–$300/mo. Only these figures are published on the management company’s official pages — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s official site and Group Fox’s official pricing page, checked November 2026.) 500 Lake Shore Drive: Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $500 per unit. Parking: assigned garage parking $290/mo. Only these figures are published on the building’s official Apartments.com profile — ask leasing for deposit and pet pricing. (Per the building’s official Apartments.com profile, November 2026.)
Where are Axis and 500 Lake Shore Drive located?
Both buildings are in Streeterville, Chicago: Axis at 441 E Erie St and 500 Lake Shore Drive at 500 N Lake Shore Dr.
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