Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,056 at Presidential Towers and $2,664 at EMME — Presidential Towers is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,726 at Presidential Towers and $2,298 at EMME. Presidential Towers lists 117 homes (56 available now); EMME lists 18 (10 available now). Presidential Towers’ estimated utilities run $60–$105/mo by home size (water, sewer, trash and gas combined), with electric metered separately. EMME’s utility package runs $170–$220/mo by home size, covering gas, water, heat, trash, recycling, internet and cable.
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 EMME 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 EMME?
| 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 |
| EMME | 4 | 1 | $2,298 | $2,298–$2,371 | $2,341 | 460–489 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Presidential Towers | 16 | 7 | $2,021 | $2,021–$2,159 | $2,112 | 593 |
| EMME | 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 |
| EMME | 10 | 8 | $2,664 | $2,664–$3,067 | $2,839 | 604–660 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Presidential Towers | 9 | 5 | $3,310 | $3,310–$3,554 | $3,389 | 1,101 |
| EMME | 4 | 1 | $3,789 | $3,789–$4,149 | $3,988 | 927–962 |
The buildings side by side
| Presidential Towers | EMME | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 555 W Madison St, Chicago | 165 N Des Plaines St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | West Loop | West Loop |
| Homes listed | 117 | 18 |
| Available now | 56 | 10 |
| Current special | — | Look & Lease: $500 credit toward the admin fee when you apply within 48 hours |
| 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 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.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Garage parking $263.50/mo (per pricing sheet on file) | Assigned garage parking $325/mo (per leasing’s follow-up on file) |
| Pets | Max 2; $400 one-time + $25/mo; dogs only in Tower 4; breed restrictions (Oct 2026) | Dogs & cats OK; dog $350 one-time · cat $250 one-time + $25/mo pet rent per pet; max 2 pets; breed restrictions (Nov 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | — |
| Transit | 🚇 Clinton (Green) · 6 min · 🚌 60, 124 | 🚇 Clinton (Green) · 3 min · 🚌 56, 20 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 98 / 100 / 85 | 98 / 100 / 87 |
| Year built | 1986 | — |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Presidential Towers or EMME?
One-bedrooms start at $2,056 at Presidential Towers (44 homes, averaging $2,249) and $2,664 at EMME (10 homes, averaging $2,839), so Presidential Towers has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Presidential Towers or EMME?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,310 at Presidential Towers and $3,789 at EMME; Presidential Towers starts lower. Averages: $3,389 at Presidential Towers, $3,988 at EMME.
How many homes are available now at Presidential Towers and EMME?
Presidential Towers has 56 of its 117 listed homes available now; EMME has 10 of 18. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Presidential Towers and EMME running?
Presidential Towers: no special on file. EMME: Look & Lease: $500 credit toward the admin fee when you apply within 48 hours. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at Presidential Towers and EMME?
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.) 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.)
Where are Presidential Towers and EMME located?
Both buildings are in West Loop, Chicago: Presidential Towers at 555 W Madison St and EMME at 165 N Des Plaines St.
Tour either building with one broker — see live availability and photos for Presidential Towers and EMME.
Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.