Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,795 at State & Chestnut and $3,250 at 21 E Chestnut — State & Chestnut is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,385 at State & Chestnut and $2,075 at 21 E Chestnut. State & Chestnut lists 28 homes (18 available now); 21 E Chestnut lists 5 (5 available now). State & Chestnut’s utility fee runs $80–$125/mo by home size, covering internet, water, trash, pest control and gas. 21 E Chestnut charges a $60 application fee and a $500 one-time pet fee plus $20/mo pet rent.
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.
State & Chestnut and 21 E Chestnut 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 State & Chestnut and 21 E Chestnut?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| State & Chestnut | 1 | 0 | $2,385 | $2,385 | $2,385 | 521 |
| 21 E Chestnut | 3 | 3 | $2,075 | $2,075–$2,375 | $2,252 | 449 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| State & Chestnut | 3 | 1 | $2,975 | $2,975–$3,147 | $3,088 | 605–616 |
| 21 E Chestnut | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| State & Chestnut | 22 | 17 | $2,795 | $2,795–$3,474 | $3,190 | 600–766 |
| 21 E Chestnut | 2 | 2 | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 | 849 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| State & Chestnut | 2 | 0 | $5,474 | $5,474–$6,017 | $5,746 | 1,060–1,081 |
| 21 E Chestnut | No two-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| State & Chestnut | 21 E Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 845 N State St, Chicago | 21 E Chestnut St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Homes listed | 28 | 5 |
| Available now | 18 | 5 |
| Current special | — | 1 mo free on all units (non-renovated; rents net effective) + full admin fee credit |
| Fees & utilities | Utility fee by home size — studios $80/mo · convertibles $90 · 1-bedrooms $110 · 2-bedrooms $125 — covering 1GB internet, water, trash, pest control, cooking gas and heating gas; electric is on the resident’s own ComEd account. Parking: not reserved $265/mo · reserved starting at $325/mo. Pet fees: dogs $400 non-refundable ($550 for two dogs) + $30/mo dog rent · cats $250 non-refundable. Storage $30/mo. Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 per apartment. (Per the building’s fee summary on file, 2021.) | Application fee $60. Pet fee $500 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + $20/mo pet rent per pet. Only these figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Not reserved $265/mo · reserved from $325/mo (per fee summary on file) | No on-site parking · offsite third-party parking · fee not published |
| Pets | Max 2; cats $300 one-time, dogs $400 one-time + $30/mo; breed restrictions (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | Shared |
| Transit | 🚇 Chicago (Red) · 2 min · 🚌 36, 66 | 🚇 Chicago (Red) · 3 min · 🚌 36, 66 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 100 / 94 / 84 | 100 / 93 / 82 |
| Year built | 2015 | 1962 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Dog run · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · In-unit washer/dryer |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, State & Chestnut or 21 E Chestnut?
One-bedrooms start at $2,795 at State & Chestnut (22 homes, averaging $3,190) and $3,250 at 21 E Chestnut (2 homes, averaging $3,250), so State & Chestnut has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a studio, State & Chestnut or 21 E Chestnut?
Studios start at $2,385 at State & Chestnut and $2,075 at 21 E Chestnut; 21 E Chestnut starts lower.
How many homes are available now at State & Chestnut and 21 E Chestnut?
State & Chestnut has 18 of its 28 listed homes available now; 21 E Chestnut has 5 of 5. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are State & Chestnut and 21 E Chestnut running?
State & Chestnut: no special on file. 21 E Chestnut: 1 mo free on all units (non-renovated; rents net effective) + full admin fee credit. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at State & Chestnut and 21 E Chestnut?
State & Chestnut: Utility fee by home size — studios $80/mo · convertibles $90 · 1-bedrooms $110 · 2-bedrooms $125 — covering 1GB internet, water, trash, pest control, cooking gas and heating gas; electric is on the resident’s own ComEd account. Parking: not reserved $265/mo · reserved starting at $325/mo. Pet fees: dogs $400 non-refundable ($550 for two dogs) + $30/mo dog rent · cats $250 non-refundable. Storage $30/mo. Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 per apartment. (Per the building’s fee summary on file, 2021.) 21 E Chestnut: Application fee $60. Pet fee $500 one-time (non-refundable) per pet + $20/mo pet rent per pet. Only these figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.)
Where are State & Chestnut and 21 E Chestnut located?
Both buildings are in Gold Coast, Chicago: State & Chestnut at 845 N State St and 21 E Chestnut at 21 E Chestnut St.
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