$3,195
540 N Lake Shore Drive #206
Chicago, IL, 60611
One of the last true timber and brick lakefront lofts! This fantastic loft has a HUGE open floor plan with almost 1,200 SF, two bedrooms with sliding frosted glass doors. 12 ft. tall ceilings with wooden beams! This is a corner unit with two walls of beautiful, exposed brick and the north wall being mostly full of 7 ft. tall windows letting in tons of natural light. You can’t beat this location: steps to the Ohio Street Beach, the Lakefront walking and biking trails, Lake Michigan, Olive Park, Lake Shore Park, Bennett Park, Seneca Park, the Children’s Museum at Navy Pier, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. A short bus ride to the Museum Campus and Maggie Daley Park. Northwestern Hospital campus and shops on Michigan Ave are right nearby, as well as world class restaurants. Walkscore bestowed a 92 out of 100 score, stating, “This location is a Walker’s Paradise, so daily errands do not require a car.” Bus routes #2, 29, 65, 66, and 124 are all at your doorstep. Dark hardwood floors throughout. Newly repainted in a harmonious beige and grey color palette. Massive primary bedroom with oversized walk-in closet with full custom California Closet shelving. Second bedroom features organizational shelving in closet. Modern Kitchen & Bath featuring granite, marble countertops, travertine floors, and whirlpool jet bathtub. Brand new refrigerator. Built in bookshelf in entryway with custom Lightology lighting. Unit has central air and heat with Nest thermostat control. The building features an amazing roof deck and new pergola, with gas grills, summertime furniture, picnic tables and spectacular views of Navy Pier, the lakefront and skyline. See Navy Pier fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday, and enjoy the Blue Angels breathtakingly close during the Air and Water Show! Door staff is 24/7, with on-site management, on-site storage, huge laundry room, bike room, and newly-renovated workout room. Rent includes heat and a/c, water, garbage, basic cable, basic internet, doorman, security, exercise facility, and snow removal. Heat and A/C provided by the building, renter pays the electric to pump it via a heat exchanger. Electric bill is very modest. Basic cable and internet can be upgraded if desired. Includes one storage unit. Additional storage units available. Cats are welcome too! Sorry, no dogs. No smoking in unit.
Property Details
Price:
$3,195
MLS #:
MRD12678712
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Rental
Neighborhood:
chinearnorthside
Listed Date:
Jun 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,200
Year Built:
1916
Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Doorman, Lobby
Laundry Features
Common Area
Exterior
Accessibility Features
Accessible Hallway(s)
Association Amenities
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Ceiling Fan, Elevator(s), High Speed Conn., Trail(s)
Construction Materials
Brick
Financial
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- Address540 N Lake Shore Drive #206 Chicago IL
- CityChicago
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60611
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- 540 N Lake Shore Drive #206 Chicago IL is a Rental for sale in Chicago, IL, 60611. It is listed for $3,195 To schedule a showing of MLS#mrd12678712 at 540 N Lake Shore Drive #206 in Chicago, IL, contact your Compass | Debra Dobbs | The Dobbs Group agent at 3123074909.

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540 N Lake Shore Drive #206
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