Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,056 at Presidential Towers and $2,866 at AMLI West Loop — Presidential Towers is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,726 at Presidential Towers and $2,315 at AMLI West Loop. Presidential Towers lists 117 homes (56 available now); AMLI West Loop lists 15 (13 available now). Presidential Towers’ estimated utilities run $60–$105/mo by home size (water, sewer, trash and gas combined), with electric metered separately. 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.
Presidential Towers 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 Presidential Towers and AMLI West Loop?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Presidential Towers | 48 | 19 | $1,726 | $1,726–$2,072 | $1,834 | 471–570 |
| AMLI West Loop | 2 | 2 | $2,315 | $2,315–$2,409 | $2,362 | 577–584 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Presidential Towers | 16 | 7 | $2,021 | $2,021–$2,159 | $2,112 | 593 |
| AMLI West Loop | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Presidential Towers | 44 | 25 | $2,056 | $2,056–$2,493 | $2,249 | 652–759 |
| AMLI West Loop | 9 | 8 | $2,866 | $2,866–$3,554 | $3,191 | 628–816 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Presidential Towers | 9 | 5 | $3,310 | $3,310–$3,554 | $3,389 | 1,101 |
| AMLI West Loop | 4 | 3 | $4,330 | $4,330–$4,749 | $4,628 | 1,049–1,274 |
The buildings side by side
| Presidential Towers | AMLI West Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 555 W Madison St, Chicago | 205 S Peoria St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | West Loop | West Loop |
| Homes listed | 117 | 15 |
| Available now | 56 | 13 |
| Current special | — | Lease today and receive either a $2,000 gift card or $1,500 off |
| Fees & utilities | Utilities are estimated by home size — water, sewer, trash, pest control and ancillary fees run $30/mo for a studio, $32 convertible, $35 one-bedroom and $40 two-bedroom, and gas runs $30–$65/mo by size on the same schedule; electric is metered separately and billed on the resident’s own usage. Garage parking $263.50/mo. Pet fee $400 (non-refundable) for dogs and cats + $25/mo pet rent for dogs, limit 2 pets. Application fee $65 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 per apartment (refunded if the application is declined). (Per the building’s pricing and information sheet on file, 2021.) | 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) | Garage parking $263.50/mo (per pricing sheet on file) | Reserved $350–$400/mo · EV parking $450/mo (per AMLI’s official costs table) |
| Pets | Max 2; $400 one-time + $25/mo; dogs only in Tower 4; breed restrictions (Oct 2026) | Pet fee $350 one-time · max 2 pets per apartment · no monthly pet rent listed (Nov 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Clinton (Green) · 6 min · 🚌 60, 124 | — |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 98 / 100 / 85 | 97 / 93 / 90 |
| Year built | 1986 | 2019 |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center | 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, Presidential Towers or AMLI West Loop?
One-bedrooms start at $2,056 at Presidential Towers (44 homes, averaging $2,249) and $2,866 at AMLI West Loop (9 homes, averaging $3,191), so Presidential Towers has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Presidential Towers or AMLI West Loop?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,310 at Presidential Towers and $4,330 at AMLI West Loop; Presidential Towers starts lower. Averages: $3,389 at Presidential Towers, $4,628 at AMLI West Loop.
How many homes are available now at Presidential Towers and AMLI West Loop?
Presidential Towers has 56 of its 117 listed homes available now; AMLI West Loop has 13 of 15. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Presidential Towers and AMLI West Loop running?
Presidential Towers: no special on file. 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 Presidential Towers and AMLI West Loop?
Presidential Towers: Utilities are estimated by home size — water, sewer, trash, pest control and ancillary fees run $30/mo for a studio, $32 convertible, $35 one-bedroom and $40 two-bedroom, and gas runs $30–$65/mo by size on the same schedule; electric is metered separately and billed on the resident’s own usage. Garage parking $263.50/mo. Pet fee $400 (non-refundable) for dogs and cats + $25/mo pet rent for dogs, limit 2 pets. Application fee $65 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 per apartment (refunded if the application is declined). (Per the building’s pricing and information sheet on file, 2021.) 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 Presidential Towers and AMLI West Loop located?
Both buildings are in West Loop, Chicago: Presidential Towers at 555 W Madison St and AMLI West Loop at 205 S Peoria St.
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