Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,308 at Columbus Plaza and $2,632 at North Harbor Tower — Columbus Plaza is the cheaper entry point. Columbus Plaza lists 31 homes (12 available now); North Harbor Tower lists 18 (11 available now). Columbus Plaza’s utilities run $80–$95/mo by home size, covering water, trash, sewage and gigabit internet. North Harbor Tower charges a $60 application fee, with one-time pet fees of $300–$400 plus $25/mo pet rent.
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 North Harbor Tower 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 North Harbor Tower?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Columbus Plaza | 13 | 8 | $2,134 | $2,134–$2,285 | $2,181 | 563–590 |
| North Harbor Tower | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Columbus Plaza | 16 | 4 | $2,308 | $2,308–$2,609 | $2,412 | 792–1,052 |
| North Harbor Tower | 13 | 8 | $2,632 | $2,632–$2,965 | $2,818 | 755–940 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Columbus Plaza | 2 | 0 | $3,905 | $3,905–$4,002 | $3,954 | 1,352 |
| North Harbor Tower | 4 | 3 | $4,322 | $4,322–$4,884 | $4,480 | 1,090–1,465 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| Columbus Plaza | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| North Harbor Tower | 1 | 0 | $5,582 | $5,582 | $5,582 | 1,785 |
The buildings side by side
| Columbus Plaza | North Harbor Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 233 E Wacker Dr, Chicago | 175 N Harbor Dr, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Lake Shore East / New East Side | Lake Shore East / New East Side |
| Homes listed | 31 | 18 |
| Available now | 12 | 11 |
| 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.) | Application fee $60. One-time pet fees $300–$400 + $25/mo pet rent. Only these figures are 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) | Valet parking $250/mo via the Hyatt Regency Chicago (per the building’s official FAQ) | 🅿️ Garage–covered · fee not published |
| Pets | — | Pet-friendly, fees not posted (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | — | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 State/Lake (Brown) · 9 min · 🚌 20, 6 | 🚇 State/Lake (Brown) · 13 min · 🚌 60, 4 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 99 / 100 / 83 | 92 / 93 / 84 |
| Year built | 1980 | 1988 |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center · Dog run · Floor-to-ceiling windows | Indoor pool · Fitness center · Doorman · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Columbus Plaza or North Harbor Tower?
One-bedrooms start at $2,308 at Columbus Plaza (16 homes, averaging $2,412) and $2,632 at North Harbor Tower (13 homes, averaging $2,818), so Columbus Plaza has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Columbus Plaza or North Harbor Tower?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,905 at Columbus Plaza and $4,322 at North Harbor Tower; Columbus Plaza starts lower. Averages: $3,954 at Columbus Plaza, $4,480 at North Harbor Tower.
How many homes are available now at Columbus Plaza and North Harbor Tower?
Columbus Plaza has 12 of its 31 listed homes available now; North Harbor Tower has 11 of 18. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at Columbus Plaza and North Harbor Tower?
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.) North Harbor Tower: Application fee $60. One-time pet fees $300–$400 + $25/mo pet rent. Only these figures are 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 Columbus Plaza and North Harbor Tower located?
Both buildings are in Lake Shore East / New East Side, Chicago: Columbus Plaza at 233 E Wacker Dr and North Harbor Tower at 175 N Harbor Dr.
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