Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,400 at Axis and $2,050 at Lake Shore Plaza — Lake Shore Plaza is the cheaper entry point. Axis lists 35 homes (35 available now); Lake Shore Plaza lists 6 (3 available now). Axis charges a $500 one-time pet fee plus pet rent of $30–$50/mo, with covered parking at $260–$300/mo. Lake Shore Plaza charges a $50 application 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 Lake Shore Plaza 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 Lake Shore Plaza?
| 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 | — |
| Lake Shore Plaza | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Axis | 13 | 13 | $1,995 | $1,995–$2,190 | $2,101 | — |
| Lake Shore Plaza | 2 | 0 | $2,285 | $2,285–$2,320 | $2,303 | 650 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Axis | 14 | 14 | $2,400 | $2,400–$3,095 | $2,773 | — |
| Lake Shore Plaza | 3 | 2 | $2,050 | $2,050–$2,515 | $2,228 | 720 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Axis | 2 | 2 | $4,045 | $4,045–$4,220 | $4,133 | — |
| Lake Shore Plaza | 1 | 1 | $3,555 | $3,555 | $3,555 | — |
The buildings side by side
| Axis | Lake Shore Plaza | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 441 E Erie St, Chicago | 445 E Ohio St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Streeterville | Streeterville |
| Homes listed | 35 | 6 |
| Available now | 35 | 3 |
| 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. Reserved parking is offered (amount not published). Only the application figure is published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Covered parking $260–$300/mo (per Group Fox’s official pricing page) | 🅿️ Garage–covered · fee not published |
| Pets | Max 2 pets, dogs & cats OK, fees apply (Oct 2026) | Dogs & cats OK, breed restrictions may apply, fees not posted (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | Shared | — |
| Transit | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 16 min · 🚌 66, 124 | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 13 min · 🚌 66, 65 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 94 / 94 / 84 | 95 / 97 / 80 |
| Year built | 1986 | 1986 |
| Amenity highlights | Indoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Doorman · Dog run |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Axis or Lake Shore Plaza?
One-bedrooms start at $2,400 at Axis (14 homes, averaging $2,773) and $2,050 at Lake Shore Plaza (3 homes, averaging $2,228), so Lake Shore Plaza has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Axis or Lake Shore Plaza?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,045 at Axis and $3,555 at Lake Shore Plaza; Lake Shore Plaza starts lower. Averages: $4,133 at Axis, $3,555 at Lake Shore Plaza.
How many homes are available now at Axis and Lake Shore Plaza?
Axis has 35 of its 35 listed homes available now; Lake Shore Plaza has 3 of 6. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Axis and Lake Shore Plaza running?
Axis: Select Specials Available (new residents). Lake Shore Plaza: no special on file. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at Axis and Lake Shore Plaza?
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.) Lake Shore Plaza: Application fee $50. Reserved parking is offered (amount not published). Only the application figure is published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.)
Where are Axis and Lake Shore Plaza located?
Both buildings are in Streeterville, Chicago: Axis at 441 E Erie St and Lake Shore Plaza at 445 E Ohio 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.