Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $1,895 at The Windale and $2,095 at The Heron — The Windale is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,450 at The Windale and $1,925 at The Heron. The Windale lists 9 homes (5 available now); The Heron lists 8 (5 available now). The Windale includes internet, gas, water and trash, charges no pet rent, and has a $500 move-in fee and a $95 application fee. The Heron 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 Windale and The Heron are both professionally managed buildings in Edgewater — 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 Windale and The Heron?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| The Windale | 8 | 5 | $1,450 | $1,450–$1,525 | $1,481 | 238–261 |
| The Heron | 3 | 2 | $1,925 | $1,925–$2,150 | $2,008 | 505–539 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Windale | 1 | 0 | $1,895 | $1,895 | $1,895 | 420 |
| The Heron | 2 | 1 | $2,095 | $2,095–$2,265 | $2,180 | 581 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| The Windale | No two-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| The Heron | 3 | 2 | $2,775 | $2,775–$2,995 | $2,877 | 817–827 |
The buildings side by side
| The Windale | The Heron | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 6019 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago | 5440 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | Edgewater | Edgewater |
| Homes listed | 9 | 8 |
| Available now | 5 | 5 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Utilities are included — internet, gas, water and trash — and there is no pet rent. Application fee $95. Move-in fee $500. Access device $50. Insurance compliance $15/mo. (Per the building’s AppFolio listing, checked November 2026.) | Application fee $50. Administrative fee $500. Pet fees: $250 one-time plus $25/mo pet rent (cats and dogs, max 2 pets). Parking: assigned garage parking $275/mo. (Per the building’s official Apartments.com profile and Zillow building page, November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | Assigned garage parking $275/mo (per the building’s official Apartments.com profile) |
| Pets | Pets allowed (per official site — pet rent!) Building Amenities Fitness Room Elevator Building Beautif) | Pet-friendly · dog run on-site |
| Laundry | In-unit W/D | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Thorndale · 2 min | 🚇 Bryn Mawr (Red) · 7 min · 🚌 147, 136, 151, 84, 92 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 92 / 73 / 86 | 88 / 76 / 88 |
| Year built | — | — |
| Amenity highlights | — | — |
See each building in full: The Windale on IQ Realtors · The Heron on IQ Realtors
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, The Windale or The Heron?
One-bedrooms start at $1,895 at The Windale (1 homes, averaging $1,895) and $2,095 at The Heron (2 homes, averaging $2,180), so The Windale has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a studio, The Windale or The Heron?
Studios start at $1,450 at The Windale and $1,925 at The Heron; The Windale starts lower.
How many homes are available now at The Windale and The Heron?
The Windale has 5 of its 9 listed homes available now; The Heron has 5 of 8. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at The Windale and The Heron?
The Windale: Utilities are included — internet, gas, water and trash — and there is no pet rent. Application fee $95. Move-in fee $500. Access device $50. Insurance compliance $15/mo. (Per the building’s AppFolio listing, checked November 2026.) The Heron: Application fee $50. Administrative fee $500. Pet fees: $250 one-time plus $25/mo pet rent (cats and dogs, max 2 pets). Parking: assigned garage parking $275/mo. (Per the building’s official Apartments.com profile and Zillow building page, November 2026.)
Where are The Windale and The Heron located?
Both buildings are in Edgewater, Chicago: The Windale at 6019 N Winthrop Ave and The Heron at 5440 N Sheridan Rd.
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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.