Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,664 at EMME and $2,866 at AMLI West Loop — EMME is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,298 at EMME and $2,315 at AMLI West Loop. EMME lists 18 homes (10 available now); AMLI West Loop lists 15 (13 available now). EMME’s utility package runs $170–$220/mo by home size, covering gas, water, heat, trash, recycling, internet and cable. AMLI West Loop charges a $450 admin fee and a $50 application fee, with a utility package of $100–$150/mo by home size.
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.
EMME and AMLI West Loop are both professionally managed buildings in West Loop — 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 EMME and AMLI West Loop?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| EMME | 4 | 1 | $2,298 | $2,298–$2,371 | $2,341 | 460–489 |
| AMLI West Loop | 2 | 2 | $2,315 | $2,315–$2,409 | $2,362 | 577–584 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| EMME | 10 | 8 | $2,664 | $2,664–$3,067 | $2,839 | 604–660 |
| AMLI West Loop | 9 | 8 | $2,866 | $2,866–$3,554 | $3,191 | 628–816 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| EMME | 4 | 1 | $3,789 | $3,789–$4,149 | $3,988 | 927–962 |
| AMLI West Loop | 4 | 3 | $4,330 | $4,330–$4,749 | $4,628 | 1,049–1,274 |
The buildings side by side
| EMME | AMLI West Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 165 N Des Plaines St, Chicago | 205 S Peoria St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | West Loop | West Loop |
| Homes listed | 18 | 15 |
| Available now | 10 | 13 |
| Current special | Look & Lease: $500 credit toward the admin fee when you apply within 48 hours | Lease today and receive either a $2,000 gift card or $1,500 off |
| Fees & utilities | Utility package by home size — studio/convertible $170/mo · 1-bedroom $190 · 1-bedroom + den $200 · 2-bedroom $220 — covering gas, water, heat, trash, recycling, internet and cable; electricity is separate on the resident’s own ComEd account. Parking: assigned garage spot $325/mo. Pet fees: dogs $350 one-time · cats $250 one-time, plus $25/mo pet rent per pet, max 2 pets. Storage lockers $45/mo. Application fee $50 per person. Administrative fee $500. (Per leasing’s tour follow-up and broker hot sheet on file, 2026.) | Application fee $50. Administrative fee $450. No security deposit is listed in AMLI’s costs table. Utility package by home size — studio $100/mo · 1-bedroom $125 · 2-bedroom $150 — covering 1GB AT&T internet, gas, water, sewer, trash and recycling; electricity is separate on the resident’s own ComEd account. Pet fee $350 one-time, up to 2 pets per home (no monthly pet rent is listed). Parking: reserved $350–$400/mo · EV parking $450/mo. Storage $50/mo (varies by size). Renter’s insurance is required. (Per AMLI’s official “Understanding Costs” table, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Assigned garage parking $325/mo (per leasing’s follow-up on file) | Reserved $350–$400/mo · EV parking $450/mo (per AMLI’s official costs table) |
| Pets | Dogs & cats OK; dog $350 one-time · cat $250 one-time + $25/mo pet rent per pet; max 2 pets; breed restrictions (Nov 2026) | Pet fee $350 one-time · max 2 pets per apartment · no monthly pet rent listed (Nov 2026) |
| Laundry | — | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Clinton (Green) · 3 min · 🚌 56, 20 | — |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 98 / 100 / 87 | 97 / 93 / 90 |
| Year built | — | 2019 |
| Amenity highlights | — | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman · 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, EMME or AMLI West Loop?
One-bedrooms start at $2,664 at EMME (10 homes, averaging $2,839) and $2,866 at AMLI West Loop (9 homes, averaging $3,191), so EMME has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, EMME or AMLI West Loop?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,789 at EMME and $4,330 at AMLI West Loop; EMME starts lower. Averages: $3,988 at EMME, $4,628 at AMLI West Loop.
How many homes are available now at EMME and AMLI West Loop?
EMME has 10 of its 18 listed homes available now; AMLI West Loop has 13 of 15. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are EMME and AMLI West Loop running?
EMME: Look & Lease: $500 credit toward the admin fee when you apply within 48 hours. AMLI West Loop: Lease today and receive either a $2,000 gift card or $1,500 off. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at EMME and AMLI West Loop?
EMME: Utility package by home size — studio/convertible $170/mo · 1-bedroom $190 · 1-bedroom + den $200 · 2-bedroom $220 — covering gas, water, heat, trash, recycling, internet and cable; electricity is separate on the resident’s own ComEd account. Parking: assigned garage spot $325/mo. Pet fees: dogs $350 one-time · cats $250 one-time, plus $25/mo pet rent per pet, max 2 pets. Storage lockers $45/mo. Application fee $50 per person. Administrative fee $500. (Per leasing’s tour follow-up and broker hot sheet on file, 2026.) AMLI West Loop: Application fee $50. Administrative fee $450. No security deposit is listed in AMLI’s costs table. Utility package by home size — studio $100/mo · 1-bedroom $125 · 2-bedroom $150 — covering 1GB AT&T internet, gas, water, sewer, trash and recycling; electricity is separate on the resident’s own ComEd account. Pet fee $350 one-time, up to 2 pets per home (no monthly pet rent is listed). Parking: reserved $350–$400/mo · EV parking $450/mo. Storage $50/mo (varies by size). Renter’s insurance is required. (Per AMLI’s official “Understanding Costs” table, checked November 2026.)
Where are EMME and AMLI West Loop located?
Both buildings are in West Loop, Chicago: EMME at 165 N Des Plaines St and AMLI West Loop at 205 S Peoria St.
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