Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,473 at Elm Street Plaza and $2,252 at 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore — 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,069 at Elm Street Plaza and $2,077 at 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore. Elm Street Plaza lists 3 homes (2 available now); 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore lists 18 (17 available now). Elm Street Plaza’s utilities (water, heat and trash removal) run $75–$150/mo by home size. 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore charges a $60 application fee and a $400 administrative fee, with no traditional security deposit.
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.
Elm Street Plaza and 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore are both professionally managed buildings in Gold Coast — 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 Elm Street Plaza and 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Elm Street Plaza | 1 | 0 | $2,069 | $2,069 | $2,069 | 507 |
| 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore | 5 | 4 | $2,077 | $2,077–$2,401 | $2,206 | 467–537 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Elm Street Plaza | 1 | 1 | $2,473 | $2,473 | $2,473 | 800 |
| 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore | 11 | 11 | $2,252 | $2,252–$2,788 | $2,537 | 672–720 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Elm Street Plaza | 1 | 1 | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 | 1,100 |
| 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore | 2 | 2 | $3,964 | $3,964–$4,049 | $4,007 | 1,195 |
The buildings side by side
| Elm Street Plaza | 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1130 N Dearborn St, Chicago | 1350 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Homes listed | 3 | 18 |
| Available now | 2 | 17 |
| Current special | — | Look & Lease: save $200 |
| Fees & utilities | Utilities (water, heat and trash removal) by home size — studio $75/mo · one-bedroom $95 · two-bedroom $150; electricity, cable/internet and renter’s insurance are the resident’s own accounts. Parking $275/mo. Pet fees: $350 one-time (non-refundable) + $25/mo pet rent per pet, max 2 pets. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $400. (Per the building’s fee sheet on file.) | Application fee $60 per applicant. Administrative fee $400 per unit. The building charges no traditional security deposit; utilities are not included — gas, water, trash and sewer are billed back through RUBS (ratio utility billing), and electricity, internet and cable are set up on the resident’s own accounts; pets up to 2 per home with no weight limit for dogs (an upfront pet fee and monthly pet rent apply; amounts not published). (Per the building’s official FAQ and its community fee profile on the Apartments.com network, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Monthly parking $275/mo (per fee sheet on file) | 🅿️ Garage–covered · fee not published |
| Pets | Dogs & cats OK, max 2, $350 one-time + $25/mo pet rent, breed restrictions (Oct 2026) | Max 2 pets, no dog weight limit; upfront fee + monthly pet rent (ask for the schedule) (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | Shared | Shared |
| Transit | 🚇 Clark/Division (Red) · 3 min · 🚌 70, 36 | 🚇 Clark/Division (Red) · 10 min · 🚌 151, 36 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 100 / 92 / 86 | 94 / 88 / 88 |
| Year built | 1974 | 1951 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Doorman · Floor-to-ceiling windows | Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman · Dog run · Balconies |
See each building in full: Elm Street Plaza on IQ Realtors · 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore on IQ Realtors
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Elm Street Plaza or 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore?
One-bedrooms start at $2,473 at Elm Street Plaza (1 homes, averaging $2,473) and $2,252 at 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore (11 homes, averaging $2,537), so 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Elm Street Plaza or 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,495 at Elm Street Plaza and $3,964 at 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore; Elm Street Plaza starts lower. Averages: $3,495 at Elm Street Plaza, $4,007 at 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore.
How many homes are available now at Elm Street Plaza and 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore?
Elm Street Plaza has 2 of its 3 listed homes available now; 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore has 17 of 18. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Elm Street Plaza and 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore running?
Elm Street Plaza: no special on file. 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore: Look & Lease: save $200. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at Elm Street Plaza and 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore?
Elm Street Plaza: Utilities (water, heat and trash removal) by home size — studio $75/mo · one-bedroom $95 · two-bedroom $150; electricity, cable/internet and renter’s insurance are the resident’s own accounts. Parking $275/mo. Pet fees: $350 one-time (non-refundable) + $25/mo pet rent per pet, max 2 pets. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $400. (Per the building’s fee sheet on file.) 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore: Application fee $60 per applicant. Administrative fee $400 per unit. The building charges no traditional security deposit; utilities are not included — gas, water, trash and sewer are billed back through RUBS (ratio utility billing), and electricity, internet and cable are set up on the resident’s own accounts; pets up to 2 per home with no weight limit for dogs (an upfront pet fee and monthly pet rent apply; amounts not published). (Per the building’s official FAQ and its community fee profile on the Apartments.com network, checked November 2026.)
Where are Elm Street Plaza and 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore located?
Both buildings are in Gold Coast, Chicago: Elm Street Plaza at 1130 N Dearborn St and 1350 / 1360 North Lake Shore at 1350 N Lake Shore Dr.
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