Quick answer
For one-bedrooms, Streeterville starts lower — from $2,050 across 9 buildings, versus $2,308 in Lake Shore East. Average one-bedroom rent: $2,989 in Streeterville, $2,765 in Lake Shore East. Studios start at $1,930 in Streeterville and $2,498 in Lake Shore East. Streeterville lists 143 homes in 9 buildings on IQ Realtors; Lake Shore East lists 132 in 5.
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.
Streeterville and Lake Shore East sit side by side in Chicago, and renters cross-shop them constantly. This page compares the two areas on the same verified data — every figure below is aggregated from real listed homes on IQ Realtors, not teaser ranges.
Rents by home type — Streeterville vs Lake Shore East
| Home type | Buildings | Homes | From | Rent range | Average rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streeterville | |||||
| Studios | 5 | 30 | $1,930 | $1,930–$3,125 | $2,431 |
| Convertibles | 4 | 22 | $1,995 | $1,995–$3,359 | $2,436 |
| One-bedrooms | 9 | 40 | $2,050 | $2,050–$4,235 | $2,989 |
| Two-bedrooms | 9 | 42 | $3,555 | $3,555–$6,800 | $5,369 |
| Three-bedrooms | 1 | 5 | $7,320 | $7,320–$8,350 | $7,688 |
| Penthouses | 1 | 4 | $5,484 | $5,484–$6,799 | $5,970 |
| Lake Shore East | |||||
| Studios | 2 | 2 | $2,498 | $2,498–$2,714 | $2,606 |
| Convertibles | 4 | 30 | $2,134 | $2,134–$2,871 | $2,495 |
| One-bedrooms | 5 | 70 | $2,308 | $2,308–$3,377 | $2,765 |
| Two-bedrooms | 5 | 29 | $3,699 | $3,699–$5,258 | $4,285 |
| Three-bedrooms | 1 | 1 | $5,582 | $5,582 | $5,582 |
Selection & specials
| Streeterville | Lake Shore East | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings with listed homes | 9 | 5 |
| Homes listed | 143 | 132 |
| Available now | 128 | 85 |
| Buildings running a current special | 2 | 0 |
Most-listed buildings in Streeterville: Axis The Streeter Atwater
Most-listed buildings in Lake Shore East: Columbus Plaza The Tides The Shoreham
Frequently asked questions
Is Streeterville or Lake Shore East cheaper for a one-bedroom?
One-bedrooms start at $2,050 in Streeterville (average $2,989 across 40 homes) and $2,308 in Lake Shore East (average $2,765 across 70 homes), so Streeterville has the lower entry price; the averages say Lake Shore East runs lower overall.
Is Streeterville or Lake Shore East cheaper for a studio?
Studios start at $1,930 in Streeterville (average $2,431) and $2,498 in Lake Shore East (average $2,606); Streeterville starts lower.
Is Streeterville or Lake Shore East cheaper for a two-bedroom?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,555 in Streeterville (average $5,369) and $3,699 in Lake Shore East (average $4,285); Streeterville starts lower.
Which has more apartments, Streeterville or Lake Shore East?
Streeterville lists 143 homes across 9 buildings on IQ Realtors, with 128 available now. Lake Shore East lists 132 homes across 5 buildings, with 85 available now.
Which neighborhood has more move-in specials, Streeterville or Lake Shore East?
2 buildings in Streeterville and 0 in Lake Shore East are running a current special on IQ Realtors. The live roundup is on the Chicago apartment specials page.
Should I rent in Streeterville or Lake Shore East?
On the verified numbers: one-bedrooms average $2,989 in Streeterville versus $2,765 in Lake Shore East; Streeterville lists 143 homes and Lake Shore East lists 132. Renters cross-shop the two because they are neighboring areas — the deciding factors are usually the specific buildings, so compare the most-listed buildings in each above and check current specials before touring.
Search homes in Streeterville and Lake Shore East side by side — and ask Mica, our AI concierge, which fits your budget and move date.
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.