Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,474 at The Streeter and $3,495 at 500 Lake Shore Drive — The Streeter is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,069 at The Streeter and $2,495 at 500 Lake Shore Drive. The Streeter lists 35 homes (30 available now); 500 Lake Shore Drive lists 8 (7 available now). The Streeter includes heat, air conditioning, gas, water, internet and cable in the rent — residents pay only their own electricity, billed by usage. 500 Lake Shore Drive charges a $50 application fee and a $500 administrative fee.
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 Streeter and 500 Lake Shore Drive are both professionally managed buildings in Streeterville — 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 Streeter and 500 Lake Shore Drive?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| The Streeter | 10 | 8 | $2,069 | $2,069–$2,422 | $2,237 | 426–471 |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | 4 | 3 | $2,495 | $2,495–$3,125 | $2,903 | — |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| The Streeter | 1 | 1 | $2,236 | $2,236 | $2,236 | 603 |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Streeter | 11 | 9 | $2,474 | $2,474–$3,346 | $2,988 | 644–804 |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | 2 | 2 | $3,495 | $3,495–$3,695 | $3,595 | — |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Streeter | 9 | 8 | $4,325 | $4,325–$4,999 | $4,665 | 1,065–1,192 |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | 2 | 2 | $4,895 | $4,895–$5,300 | $5,098 | — |
| Penthouses | ||||||
| The Streeter | 4 | 4 | $5,484 | $5,484–$6,799 | $5,970 | 1,131–1,341 |
| 500 Lake Shore Drive | No penthouse homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| The Streeter | 500 Lake Shore Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 345 E Ohio St, Chicago | 500 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Streeterville | Streeterville |
| Homes listed | 35 | 8 |
| Available now | 30 | 7 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Utilities are included in the rent — heat, air conditioning, gas, water, high-speed internet and Xfinity cable — and residents pay only for their own electricity, billed by usage. Parking: unreserved $250/mo · reserved $350/mo, plus a one-time $75 transponder activation fee. Pet fees: dogs $300 one-time + $25/mo pet rent ($35/mo for two dogs) · cats $250 one-time with no pet rent, max 2 pets. Storage lockers $25/mo. Guest suites $195/night. Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $450, one-time. No security deposit (based on approval). (Per the building’s fee sheet on file.) | Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $500 per unit. Parking: assigned garage parking $290/mo. Only these figures are published on the building’s official Apartments.com profile — ask leasing for deposit and pet pricing. (Per the building’s official Apartments.com profile, November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Unreserved $250/mo · reserved $350/mo + $75 one-time transponder fee (per fee sheet on file) | Assigned garage parking $290/mo (per the building’s official Apartments.com profile) |
| Pets | Max 2 pets, no weight limit; $300 one-time per dog + $25/mo (1 dog) or $35/mo (2) (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly; indoor dog amenity (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 11 min · 🚌 66, 65 | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 15 min · 🚌 66, 65 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 98 / 100 / 83 | 93 / 88 / 80 |
| Year built | 2006 | 2013 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Doorman · Basketball court · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman · Floor-to-ceiling windows |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Streeter or 500 Lake Shore Drive?
One-bedrooms start at $2,474 at The Streeter (11 homes, averaging $2,988) and $3,495 at 500 Lake Shore Drive (2 homes, averaging $3,595), so The Streeter has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, The Streeter or 500 Lake Shore Drive?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,325 at The Streeter and $4,895 at 500 Lake Shore Drive; The Streeter starts lower. Averages: $4,665 at The Streeter, $5,098 at 500 Lake Shore Drive.
How many homes are available now at The Streeter and 500 Lake Shore Drive?
The Streeter has 30 of its 35 listed homes available now; 500 Lake Shore Drive has 7 of 8. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at The Streeter and 500 Lake Shore Drive?
The Streeter: Utilities are included in the rent — heat, air conditioning, gas, water, high-speed internet and Xfinity cable — and residents pay only for their own electricity, billed by usage. Parking: unreserved $250/mo · reserved $350/mo, plus a one-time $75 transponder activation fee. Pet fees: dogs $300 one-time + $25/mo pet rent ($35/mo for two dogs) · cats $250 one-time with no pet rent, max 2 pets. Storage lockers $25/mo. Guest suites $195/night. Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $450, one-time. No security deposit (based on approval). (Per the building’s fee sheet on file.) 500 Lake Shore Drive: Application fee $50 per applicant. Administrative fee $500 per unit. Parking: assigned garage parking $290/mo. Only these figures are published on the building’s official Apartments.com profile — ask leasing for deposit and pet pricing. (Per the building’s official Apartments.com profile, November 2026.)
Where are The Streeter and 500 Lake Shore Drive located?
Both buildings are in Streeterville, Chicago: The Streeter at 345 E Ohio St and 500 Lake Shore Drive at 500 N Lake Shore Dr.
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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.