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Columbus Plaza
233 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago, IL 60601
- Studio–3 Bedrooms
- 563–1,550Square Feet
About Columbus Plaza
Start your day soaking in the view of the Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan and the river from your floor-to-ceiling windows. Then walk to work, shopping, dining wherever! Located on Wacker Drive and just east of Michigan Avenue, you're literally steps from everything. Columbus Plaza is one of the few apartments connected to Chicago's underground Pedway, so you have indoor access to restaurants, shopping and offices throughout the Loop. Columbus Plaza is built for the way you live. Full time door staff. Well-equipped fitness center with skyline views. Generous floor plans. Large walk-in closets. Apartment living has never treated you this well.
Columbus Plaza is located in the New East Side Neighborhood and 60601 Zip code of Chicago, IL.
Unique Features and Amenities
- 24/7 Business Lounge: Work Anywhere, Anytime
- 24-Hour Front Desk & Maintenance Teams
- 95 Walk Score, 100 Transit Score
- 99 Walk Score, 100 Transit Score
- Ask us about our Proud to Serve Discount
- Berber Carpet (In Select Units)
- Brand New Mail Room & Package Lockers
- Complimentary Storage Lockers
- Fitness Center With City Views
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Formal, Separate Dining Areas
- Generous Floorplans
- Individually-Controlled Heat And AC
- Large Walk-in Closets
- Lobby With ButterflyMX Smart Intercom
- New Grill Stations For Al Fresco Dining
- Outdoor Oasis With Fire Pit & Waterfall
- Oversized Washers/Dryers
- Partnership with Move For Hunger
- Plank Flooring (In Select Units)
- Premiere Location - Indoor Pedway Access
- Resident Referral Program
- Resident Social Lounge
- Resort-Style Sun Room with Skylight
- Silver Appliances (In Select Units)
- Unobstructed Views Of Chicago River
- Valet Parking Available
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Studio, 1 Bath, 587 sq ftAvailable Dec 19Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,908 December 19, 2025 01-1113 595 $2,097 March 9, 2026 01-1407 587 Model Rent and Fees
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- $1,908 - $2,158
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,403 Available Now 01-3206 792 $2,231 Available Now 01-2913 795 $2,383 Available Now 01-1606 792 Model Rent and Fees
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- $2,227 - $2,584
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- $2,227 - $2,584
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1 Bedroom - Floorplan 6 Apartment Unit: 01-3206Apartment Model: 1 Bedroom1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 792 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 01-2913Apartment Model: 1 Bedroom1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 795 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 01-1606Apartment Model: 1 Bedroom1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 792 sq ftAvailable Now2 Bedrooms
2 Bedroom
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $3,640 Available Now 01-1709 1352 $3,743 November 20, 2025 01-4409 1352 $3,743 January 7, 2026 01-4009 1352 Model Rent and Fees
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- $3,640 - $3,859
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- $3,640 - $3,859
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- $3,640 - $3,859
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2 Bedroom - Floorplan 12 Apartment Unit: 01-1709Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1352 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 01-4409Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1352 sq ftAvailable November 20, 2025Apartment Unit: 01-4009Apartment Model: 2 Bedroom2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1352 sq ftAvailable January 7, 20263 Bedrooms
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Property Information
- 534 Units
- 47 Stories
- Built in 1980
- Renovated In 2017
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Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$450
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$75
Pet Policy and Fees
Cats
- Fees Not Specified
| Restrictions: None
Dogs
- Fees Not Specified
| Restrictions: None
Parking Info and Fees
- Other
- Garage ParkingiValet parking in an underground garage.
- $250/Mo
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Features and Amenities
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233 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
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Hours and Contact Info
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Currently Closed
By Appointment
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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Renters Reviews and Ratings
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Terrible management
July 27, 2021Elevators take forever. Cockroach infestation Spiders outside windows DO NOT MOVE HEREReview from Apartments.com
Terrible
June 5, 2021Management is horrible, elevators always out. They try to make life harder for tenants.Review from Apartments.com
Great Clean building to live
January 9, 2021Been here for almost 3 years, and I can def say its a great building to stay, not the best, but remember every place has its own issues. The elevators are an issue at times, and so is the building renovations drilling noises, but thats just a few times in an year, mainly when you're at work. But apart from that, maintenance staff is very sweet - like Alen and Paul - always ready to help, and overall never had to wait longer than a few hours to a day to get things fixed(depending on the urgency). ...They do have fun holiday parties and stuff with good food and drink options. Building is maintained well, and is kept very clean. Package pickup is very easy and never ever had any issues with them sending back mails or anything. infact they very sweetly agree to send your return packages. Laundry is clean and much cheaper than so many buildings i've lived in.I would recommend this building, amazing neighborhood and a nice building to live in.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Advise against
March 8, 2020In addition to the front office being extremely rude and impersonal, the absolute worst part of this building is the inconsistent and painfully slow elevators. They’re always broken, always over crowded, take for ever to run, and the building has no service elevator so maintenance workers further add to the traffic, slowing things down for everyone. Before moving here I never thought elevators could make this big a difference in quality of life, but they can and they do, I would advise against ...anyone moving to this building for that reason.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Dream Home
January 3, 2019I'm definitely impressed with the improvements recently made - staff is friendly, compassionate and very helpful! I highly recommend it to anyone who is loving to be in a comfortable, caring , and respectful environment!Review from Apartments.com
Everybody dislikes the management
August 2, 2018This place has excellent maintenance crew and very poor management. They lure you in with teaser fees and then at first renewal your rent jumps by double digits making many people to leave. The building has very limited amenities (4 computers in their internet room for over 500 apartments). If you use the common areas more than occasionally, management tells you to stop and if, like me, you ignore their warning they refuse to renew your lease.Property Manager Responded
August 10, 2018Dear Resident, thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are disappointed to read that your impression of us is not the best. Our team’s priority is to provide you and all residents with a wonderful community, so we’d like to take steps toward that. Please take a moment to stop by our office so we can discuss ways to make your stay at Columbus Plaza more enjoyable.
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Love this Place!
April 30, 2018Columbus Plaza has excellent amenities starting with the best location in Chicago, access to the Pedway, 24 hour security, great gym with views of Chicago, new exercise equipment, and wonderful employees. I am really looking forward to the upgrades to the patio this spring. Its the place to be!!Property Manager Responded
May 1, 2018Thank you for giving Columbus Plaza a 5-star rating! We appreciate that you, a valued resident, recognize the efforts of our hard-working staff. We look forward to continuing to provide you with a beautiful community for years to come.?
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Not worth your money and time
April 11, 2017Columbus Plaza is an old, dingy building with very expensive apartments and no utility is included in the rent. There is no pool or spa and just a tiny gym. There is a fire department right next to the building and IT IS LOUD!!! They have a package delivery room that will send your package back if you don't pick it within a few days. So you pay for return shipping and also for getting it shipped back. You can find a better apartment for the same price at the Marquee, 73 E lake, Shoreham, Aqua etc ...with better amenities and move-in deals. The day I moved into the building their elevator crashed with a free fall from the floor 48 - floor 16. Scared the hell out of me but the leasing office said they have the best elevators. You will run into people in the elevator who have clearly smoked weed because they are smelling of it and talking to you for no reason. Hallways and apartments will smell of cigarettes or weed and the management will do nothing about it. They will raise your rent by almost 20% every year. Once you are in the lease they will stop helping you with any requests. I moved out after a few months because even after multiple requests they failed to act on any requests. They charge you two months of rent if you want to move out. I had the worst experience with these people in all of Chicago. Please read all the low rated reviews before you make a decision to move here because they all bring up real issues with this building and its management.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Columbus Plaza 233 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL
September 23, 2015Location can't be beat. Right on the river a block from Lake Michigan. Bus service is excellent, door to door for most of my shopping and dining. Just a block from Millennium and Grant parks and a few blocks walk along the lake to the museum campus. It's an older building than many in the neighborhood but beautifully maintained and with much larger rooms than the newer buildings. You get a lot more sq. footage for the money. Onsite management. Top notch maintenance. The staff are wonderfully ...helpful and genuinely nice people. Love it here.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Great Location
August 26, 2015You will definitely get the best value in this apartment building. The location is perfect. It's close to everything: Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Bars, Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Grocery Stores, and much more! The apartments are all updated, the staff is great, and maintenance guys really do a great job! They also have a gym which, is a plus, but river walk and lake shore are walking distance, for your summer time workouts. Overall, it's a great place to live.Review from Apartments.com
I love my apartment.
August 15, 2015I love my apartment. The location is fantastic, the residents, staff, and management are all incredibly nice, and there is no shortage of activities in the area. I couldn't be more pleased.Review from Apartments.com
Not sure anymore
July 22, 2015This building has been around awhile and has seen better days. Only 4 elevators for 48 floors and no freight elevator. Many new families with young children and students. It has a computer room with computers (or wi-fi for free) but they are not kept up to date and are frequently out of order. The maintenance staff are great as well as the security people.Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Ogden Elementary School
Chicago Public Schools
24 West Walton Street
Public School - Grades PK-8 (875 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
Hope College Prep High School
Chicago Public Schools
5515 South Lowe Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-11 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone14 minute drive / 6.6 miles away
Wells Community Academy High School
Chicago Public Schools
936 North Ashland Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (353 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Columbus Plaza.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Macy's
111 N State St
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away
Walgreens
641 N Clark St
2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away
Colleges and Universities
City Colleges of Chicago, Harold Washington College
30 East Lake Street
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away
Groceries
H Mart
711 W Jackson Blvd
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away
Jewel-Osco
1340 S Canal St
4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away
Mariano's Fresh Market
1615 S Clark St
4 minute drive / 2.18 miles away
Hospitals
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140
1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away
Hotspots
Parks and Recreation
Columbus Plaza has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Wendella Boats, Millennium Park, Funhouse Maze, Oak Street Beach, and Shedd Aquarium.
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Columbus Plaza has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.
Transit Stations
Chicago Millennium Station-Metra Electric Line
151 East Randolph Street
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,890 | $575 | $8,000 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,918 | $945 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,531 | $788 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,930 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,708 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,208 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
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