Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,308 at Columbus Plaza and $2,741 at Cascade — Columbus Plaza is the cheaper entry point. Columbus Plaza lists 31 homes (12 available now); Cascade lists 25 (17 available now). Columbus Plaza’s utilities run $80–$95/mo by home size, covering water, trash, sewage and gigabit internet. Cascade’s utility fee runs $80–$130/mo by home size, covering water, sewer, gas and trash.
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.
Columbus Plaza and Cascade are both professionally managed buildings in Lake Shore East / New East Side — 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 Columbus Plaza and Cascade?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Columbus Plaza | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Cascade | 1 | 1 | $2,498 | $2,498 | $2,498 | 512 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Columbus Plaza | 13 | 8 | $2,134 | $2,134–$2,285 | $2,181 | 563–590 |
| Cascade | 3 | 2 | $2,596 | $2,596–$2,826 | $2,746 | 572 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Columbus Plaza | 16 | 4 | $2,308 | $2,308–$2,609 | $2,412 | 792–1,052 |
| Cascade | 15 | 9 | $2,741 | $2,741–$3,377 | $3,051 | 562–801 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Columbus Plaza | 2 | 0 | $3,905 | $3,905–$4,002 | $3,954 | 1,352 |
| Cascade | 6 | 5 | $4,016 | $4,016–$5,258 | $4,701 | 998–1,121 |
The buildings side by side
| Columbus Plaza | Cascade | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 233 E Wacker Dr, Chicago | 455 E Waterside Dr, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Lake Shore East / New East Side | Lake Shore East / New East Side |
| Homes listed | 31 | 25 |
| Available now | 12 | 17 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Utilities are charged in addition to rent — studio $80/mo · 1-bedroom $85 · 2- and 3-bedrooms $95 — covering water, trash, sewage and 1 Gbps internet; cable and electricity are the resident’s own (electric via ComEd). Parking: valet $250/mo through the Hyatt Regency Chicago next door. Pet fee $200 one-time per pet + $15/mo pet rent per pet, max 2 pets. Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 one-time. No security deposit. (Per the building’s official FAQ, checked November 2026.) | Utility fee by home size — studio $80/mo · convertible $90 · 1-bedroom $110 · 2-bedrooms $120 · 3-bedrooms $130 — covering water, sewer, gas and trash. Parking: unreserved $300/mo · EV parking $320/mo. Pet fee $400 per pet. Storage $25/mo. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 (refunded if the application is denied). (Per the building’s fee sheet on file, 2023.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Valet parking $250/mo via the Hyatt Regency Chicago (per the building’s official FAQ) | Unreserved parking $300/mo · EV parking $320/mo (per fee sheet on file) |
| Pets | — | Pet-friendly; indoor/outdoor dog run + dog washing station (fees/limits not published) |
| Laundry | — | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 State/Lake (Brown) · 9 min · 🚌 20, 6 | 🚇 State/Lake (Brown) · 15 min · 🚌 60, 124 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 99 / 100 / 83 | 92 / 93 / 84 |
| Year built | 1980 | 2021 |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center · Dog run · Floor-to-ceiling windows | Outdoor pool · Indoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Dog run · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Columbus Plaza or Cascade?
One-bedrooms start at $2,308 at Columbus Plaza (16 homes, averaging $2,412) and $2,741 at Cascade (15 homes, averaging $3,051), so Columbus Plaza has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Columbus Plaza or Cascade?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,905 at Columbus Plaza and $4,016 at Cascade; Columbus Plaza starts lower. Averages: $3,954 at Columbus Plaza, $4,701 at Cascade.
How many homes are available now at Columbus Plaza and Cascade?
Columbus Plaza has 12 of its 31 listed homes available now; Cascade has 17 of 25. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at Columbus Plaza and Cascade?
Columbus Plaza: Utilities are charged in addition to rent — studio $80/mo · 1-bedroom $85 · 2- and 3-bedrooms $95 — covering water, trash, sewage and 1 Gbps internet; cable and electricity are the resident’s own (electric via ComEd). Parking: valet $250/mo through the Hyatt Regency Chicago next door. Pet fee $200 one-time per pet + $15/mo pet rent per pet, max 2 pets. Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 one-time. No security deposit. (Per the building’s official FAQ, checked November 2026.) Cascade: Utility fee by home size — studio $80/mo · convertible $90 · 1-bedroom $110 · 2-bedrooms $120 · 3-bedrooms $130 — covering water, sewer, gas and trash. Parking: unreserved $300/mo · EV parking $320/mo. Pet fee $400 per pet. Storage $25/mo. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 (refunded if the application is denied). (Per the building’s fee sheet on file, 2023.)
Where are Columbus Plaza and Cascade located?
Both buildings are in Lake Shore East / New East Side, Chicago: Columbus Plaza at 233 E Wacker Dr and Cascade at 455 E Waterside Dr.
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