Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,338 at The Belmont and $2,462 at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive — The Belmont is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,747 at The Belmont and $1,773 at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive. The Belmont lists 21 homes (12 available now); 3130 N Lake Shore Drive lists 15 (6 available now). The Belmont charges a $400 admin fee and a $50 application fee, with Xfinity internet at $60/mo. 3130 N Lake Shore Drive charges a $75 application fee and a $300–$400 administrative fee, with no pet rent or pet deposit.
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.
The Belmont and 3130 N Lake Shore Drive are both professionally managed buildings in Lakeview — 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 The Belmont and 3130 N Lake Shore Drive?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| The Belmont | 5 | 1 | $1,747 | $1,747–$2,020 | $1,880 | 309–465 |
| 3130 N Lake Shore Drive | 14 | 6 | $1,773 | $1,773–$1,918 | $1,825 | — |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Belmont | 11 | 7 | $2,338 | $2,338–$3,109 | $2,717 | 572–1,047 |
| 3130 N Lake Shore Drive | 1 | 0 | $2,462 | $2,462 | $2,462 | — |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Belmont | 5 | 4 | $3,414 | $3,414–$3,952 | $3,717 | 1,159–1,313 |
| 3130 N Lake Shore Drive | No two-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| The Belmont | 3130 N Lake Shore Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 3170 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago | 3130 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Lakeview | Lakeview |
| Homes listed | 21 | 15 |
| Available now | 12 | 6 |
| Current special | — | Receive a $300 move-in credit on select apartments! |
| Fees & utilities | Xfinity internet $60/mo. Parking: valet $328/mo · motorcycle $180/mo. Pet fees (per pet): cats $300 one-time · dogs $400 one-time, plus $30/mo pet rent, max 2 pets. Application fee $50. Admin fee $400. (Per the building’s official site fee block, checked November 2026.) | Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $300 for studios · $400 for 1- and 2-bedrooms. Pets: no pet rent and no pet deposit (per the building’s official tour page). Parking: resident and guest parking on site (amount not published). Only these figures are published on the management company’s official pages — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per PPM’s official broker program page and the building’s official pages, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Valet $328/mo · motorcycle $180/mo (per the building’s official site) | On-site parking · Garage–covered · fee not published |
| Pets | Pet fees and rent (if applicable) are per pet. | Pet-friendly |
| Laundry | Both | — |
| Transit | 🚇 Belmont · 14 min | 🚇 Red/Brown/Purple Lines · 16 min · 🚌 146, 151, 36, 135, 77, 156, 143, 134 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 93 / 78 / 89 | 88 / 76 / 91 |
| Year built | 1923 | 1958 |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center · Rooftop deck · In-unit washer/dryer | Fitness center |
See each building in full: The Belmont on IQ Realtors · 3130 N Lake Shore Drive on IQ Realtors
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Belmont or 3130 N Lake Shore Drive?
One-bedrooms start at $2,338 at The Belmont (11 homes, averaging $2,717) and $2,462 at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive (1 homes, averaging $2,462), so The Belmont has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a studio, The Belmont or 3130 N Lake Shore Drive?
Studios start at $1,747 at The Belmont and $1,773 at 3130 N Lake Shore Drive; The Belmont starts lower.
How many homes are available now at The Belmont and 3130 N Lake Shore Drive?
The Belmont has 12 of its 21 listed homes available now; 3130 N Lake Shore Drive has 6 of 15. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are The Belmont and 3130 N Lake Shore Drive running?
The Belmont: no special on file. 3130 N Lake Shore Drive: Receive a $300 move-in credit on select apartments!. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at The Belmont and 3130 N Lake Shore Drive?
The Belmont: Xfinity internet $60/mo. Parking: valet $328/mo · motorcycle $180/mo. Pet fees (per pet): cats $300 one-time · dogs $400 one-time, plus $30/mo pet rent, max 2 pets. Application fee $50. Admin fee $400. (Per the building’s official site fee block, checked November 2026.) 3130 N Lake Shore Drive: Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $300 for studios · $400 for 1- and 2-bedrooms. Pets: no pet rent and no pet deposit (per the building’s official tour page). Parking: resident and guest parking on site (amount not published). Only these figures are published on the management company’s official pages — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per PPM’s official broker program page and the building’s official pages, checked November 2026.)
Where are The Belmont and 3130 N Lake Shore Drive located?
Both buildings are in Lakeview, Chicago: The Belmont at 3170 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60657 and 3130 N Lake Shore Drive at 3130 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657.
Tour either building with one broker — see live availability and photos for The Belmont and 3130 N Lake Shore Drive.
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.