Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,056 at Presidential Towers and $2,586 at Arkadia — Presidential Towers is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,726 at Presidential Towers and $2,023 at Arkadia. Presidential Towers lists 117 homes (56 available now); Arkadia lists 26 (16 available now). Presidential Towers’ estimated utilities run $60–$105/mo by home size (water, sewer, trash and gas combined), with electric metered separately. Arkadia’s utility bundle runs $125–$300/mo, plus internet at $35/mo.
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 Arkadia 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 Arkadia?
| 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 |
| Arkadia | 7 | 5 | $2,023 | $2,023–$2,393 | $2,142 | 510–565 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Presidential Towers | 16 | 7 | $2,021 | $2,021–$2,159 | $2,112 | 593 |
| Arkadia | 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 |
| Arkadia | 13 | 7 | $2,586 | $2,586–$3,164 | $2,736 | 682–847 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Presidential Towers | 9 | 5 | $3,310 | $3,310–$3,554 | $3,389 | 1,101 |
| Arkadia | 6 | 4 | $3,619 | $3,619–$4,439 | $4,132 | 1,005–1,168 |
The buildings side by side
| Presidential Towers | Arkadia | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 555 W Madison St, Chicago | 765 W Adams St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | West Loop | West Loop |
| Homes listed | 117 | 26 |
| Available now | 56 | 16 |
| Current special | — | — |
| 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.) | Utility bundle $125–$300/mo, plus internet at $35/mo. Parking: reserved $350–$400/mo. Pet fees: $500 one-time + $35/mo pet rent. Storage $50–$75/mo. Application fee $60. Administrative fee $500. (Per the building’s official fee export on file, November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Garage parking $263.50/mo (per pricing sheet on file) | Reserved parking $350–$400/mo (per official fee export on file) |
| Pets | Max 2; $400 one-time + $25/mo; dogs only in Tower 4; breed restrictions (Oct 2026) | Pets OK, $500 pet fee + $35/mo pet rent (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Clinton (Green) · 6 min · 🚌 60, 124 | 🚇 UIC-Halsted (Blue) · 8 min · 🚌 8, 126 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 98 / 100 / 85 | 96 / 98 / 88 |
| Year built | 1986 | 2015 |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center | Outdoor 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, Presidential Towers or Arkadia?
One-bedrooms start at $2,056 at Presidential Towers (44 homes, averaging $2,249) and $2,586 at Arkadia (13 homes, averaging $2,736), so Presidential Towers has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Presidential Towers or Arkadia?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,310 at Presidential Towers and $3,619 at Arkadia; Presidential Towers starts lower. Averages: $3,389 at Presidential Towers, $4,132 at Arkadia.
How many homes are available now at Presidential Towers and Arkadia?
Presidential Towers has 56 of its 117 listed homes available now; Arkadia has 16 of 26. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at Presidential Towers and Arkadia?
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.) Arkadia: Utility bundle $125–$300/mo, plus internet at $35/mo. Parking: reserved $350–$400/mo. Pet fees: $500 one-time + $35/mo pet rent. Storage $50–$75/mo. Application fee $60. Administrative fee $500. (Per the building’s official fee export on file, November 2026.)
Where are Presidential Towers and Arkadia located?
Both buildings are in West Loop, Chicago: Presidential Towers at 555 W Madison St and Arkadia at 765 W Adams St.
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