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Optima Signature Apartments

220 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
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Optima Signature

220 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611
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  • Studio–3 Bedrooms
  • 571–2,352 Square Feet

About Optima Signature

Welcome to Optima Signature(R) , a beautiful residential apartment community located in Streeterville, Chicago. At 57 stories tall, this LEED Certified building stands out against the historic skyline. Inside you'll find a building that “wows” you with its finishes, features, and amenities—all carefully chosen to craft a modern lifestyle. With 1.5 acres of community amenity space spread across four floors, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips. Resort-style luxuries include indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, cabanas, and bars. Experience a cutting-edge fitness center that offers a WELLBEATS™ virtual workout studio and steam rooms. Come experience the modern lifestyle that Optima Signature(R) can provide. These downtown Chicago apartments have everything you need for the ultimate living experience.

Optima Signature is located in the Streeterville Neighborhood and 60611 Zip code of Chicago, IL.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 63,000 sq. ft. of Amenity Space
  • 9’ ceilings with 10’ ceilings in penthouse suites
  • Balterio® wide-plank flooring
  • Bathtubs in all two- and three-bedroom apartments
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Built-in closets with solid shelving
  • Built-in stainless steel appliances
  • Choice of light or dark finish packages
  • Emser Tile® bathrooms and accents
  • Exclusive access to Club 52
  • integrated shoe racks in master bedrooms
  • In-unit washers and dryers
  • Library
  • Nest thermostats
  • Quartz kitchen countertops
  • Quartz or granite bathroom counters
  • Snaidero® cabinetry
  • Specialty plumbing fixtures
  • Sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows with sunshades
  • Upgraded countertops and cabinetry
  • Wine fridges*
  • Zero radius sinks

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday11:00 am–5:00 pm

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    Tower 07

    Studio, 1 Bath, 730 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest StudioThis is the cheapest Studio at this Property

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now3607730

    Tower 04

    Studio, 1 Bath, 571 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now2104571
    August 21, 20263104571
    September 3, 20262204571

    Tower 03

    Studio, 1 Bath, 571 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now1903571
    Available Now2703571
    Available Now2603571

    Tower 13

    Studio, 1 Bath, 597 sq ft
    Available Oct 3

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    October 3, 20263413597

    Tower 04

    Studio, 1 Bath, 571 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableTower 04571 sq ft
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  • 1 Bedroom

    Tower 05

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 734 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now2905734
    Available Now3405734
    Available Now2105734

    Tower 10

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 747 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now3310747
    Available Now2810747
    August 26, 20263510747

    Tower 09

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 881 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now2709881
    Available Now2309881
    Available Now3509881

    Tower 11

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 881 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now3111881

    Apex 08

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 923 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now4208923
    October 8, 20264408923

    Apex 07

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 747 sq ft
    Available Sep 15

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    September 15, 20263907747

    Tower 02

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 734 sq ft
    Available Sep 17

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    September 17, 20262902734
    September 17, 20263302734
    October 3, 20262602734

    Apex 06

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 923 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableApex 06923 sq ft

    Apex 2001

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1130 sq ft
     
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableApex 20011130 sq ft
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  • 2 Bedrooms

    Tower 01

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1245 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now24011245
    Available Now25011245
    Available Now14011245

    Tower 12

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1250 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now26121250
    September 6, 202633121250

    Apex 03

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1318 sq ft
    Available Sep 22
    Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    September 22, 202647031318

    Tower 06

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1230 sq ft
    Available Oct 10

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    October 10, 202635061230

    Tower 08

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1316 sq ft
    Available Nov 22

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    November 22, 202631081316

    Apex 02

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1249 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableApex 021249 sq ft
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  • 3 Bedrooms

    Apex 01

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1613 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Available Now51011613
    Available Now39011613
    September 25, 202647011613

    Apex 09

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1511 sq ft
    Available Aug 24
    Cheapest 3 BedroomThis is the cheapest 3 Bedroom at this Property

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    August 24, 202646091511

    Apex 05

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1642 sq ft
    Available Oct 15

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    October 15, 202643051642

    Apex 04

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1626 sq ft
    Available Nov 21

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    November 21, 202641041626

    Penthouse 5201

    3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2352 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePenthouse 52012352 sq ft

    Penthouse 5202

    3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2352 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePenthouse 52022352 sq ft
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Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 490 Units
  • 57 Stories
  • Built in 2017

Lease Terms

  • 6 - 18 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$60.00
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$450.00

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats
    Restrictions:

    Breed Restrictions No weight Limits.

    Comments: $250 fee per Cat, $500 for one dog or $750 for two

    Dogs
      Restrictions:

      Breed Restrictions No weight Limits.

      Comments: $250 fee per Cat, $500 for one dog or $750 for two

      Parking Info and Fees

      CoverediMotorcycle garage parking
      Garage Parking
      Storage
      Storage Unit

        Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

        Features and Amenities

        Living Area Features

        • Walk In Closets

        Map

        220 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611

        Getting Around

        • 100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

          All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

        • 100 / 100 Exceptional public transit

          Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

        • 90 / 100 Exceptionally bikeable

          Exceptionally suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

        • 60 / 100 Moderately car friendly

          Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

        Scores provided by Local Logic details

        Getting to Know the Area

        • 100 / 100 Restaurants

          Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

        • 100 / 100 Cafes

          Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

        • 100 / 100 Nightlife

          Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

        • 100 / 100 Shopping

          Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

        • 90 / 100 Parks

          Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

        • 10 / 100 Noise Level

          Many sources of noise nearby

        Scores provided by Local Logic

        Renters Reviews and Ratings

        4.4
        56 Renters Reviews
        Showing 1-12 of 56 Reviews

        The location is... (Verified Renter)

        November 23, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        The location is fantastic. We love, love, love our apartment, and the office, maintenance, and front-desk staff are friendly and efficient. The amenities are great (although we're not using them during COVID).

        Property Manager Responded

        November 30, 2020
        We love hearing that our residents love living here! Thank you so much for taking the time to review our community. We appreciate your patience as we navigate the local and state ordinances so that we are compliant while still maintaining as minimal disruption as we can to the amenities for our residents. Should you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out. - Kattia H. Business Manager

        The amenities are... (Verified Renter)

        November 23, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        The amenities are the best I have seen in an apartment in the area, and the apartment was beautifully finished for a price that I feel fairly reflects its value.

        Always fast to... (Verified Renter)

        November 23, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        Always fast to respond to any needs and requests. Very friendly and helpful staff.

        a bit expensive... (Verified Renter)

        November 23, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        a bit expensive and no balconies but overall loved the apartment

        There are a... (Verified Renter)

        November 23, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        There are a lot of amenities and the location is great.

        Great location. Elevators... (Verified Renter)

        July 27, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        Great location. Elevators suck. Parking/traffic situation in the front of the building is atrocious.

        The elevators can... (Verified Renter)

        July 27, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        The elevators can be frustrating. It's not so much the waiting, although it can take long To get an elevator during peak periods of demand, it's the illogical way that they are programmed. For example, if I'm going to floor 41 and there's an elevator going to floors 20,43, why wouldn't it also take me to 41? Instead, I have to wait, sometimes for a minute or more for another elevator and it may only be going to my floor. It's esp frustrating when it seems illogical

        Everyone is so... (Verified Renter)

        July 27, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        Everyone is so nice and accommodating! Love my experience at Optima so far

        Josh & Melissa... (Verified Renter)

        February 24, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        Josh & Melissa from the leasing office are phenomenal. Client focused & exceptional service provided.

        A nice, newer... (Verified Renter)

        February 24, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        A nice, newer apartment for people wanting to live close to Michigan Ave.

        The maintenance staff... (Verified Renter)

        January 3, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
        The maintenance staff is fantastic and the only part of Optima that has consistently excelled and provided great service AS A WHOLE (no apparent weak links). I unfortunately can't say the same about the leasing and concierge staff, although most of them are great. I certainly can't say many positive things about the most of the package room staff (though there's a new one who is amazing; she has somehow seemed to memorize everyone's names in the building); most of them seem to hate their jobs and ...
        are intermittently rude (most especially the male employee who I see from time to time). I know many residents share the same sentiment. The maintenance staff is always smiling, goes out of their way to speak with residents and asks how they're doing, and at least appears to take pride in their work. The rest of the Optima staff would do well to follow their example.
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        We love our... (Verified Renter)

        December 9, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com
        We love our unit, the location and the amenities. However we are not impressed with the lack of attention from management on issues of residents not abiding by rules. ie. dogs being allowed to roam in common areas (I'm highly allergic) guest policy at the pool not being enforced, people saving chairs at the pool for them and 20 of their closest friends. We've also been informed by a few different residents that people are renting their units by way of Airbandb. This is HUGLEY disappointing.

        Nearby Schools

        Hope College Prep High School

        Chicago Public Schools
        5515 South Lowe Avenue
        Public School - Grades 9-11 (96 Students)
        In Attendance Zone14 minute drive / 6.8 miles away

        Wells Community Academy High School

        Chicago Public Schools
        936 North Ashland Avenue
        Public School - Grades 9-12 (359 Students)
        In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.4 miles away
        1/10

        Ogden Elementary School

        Chicago Public Schools
        24 West Walton Street
        Public School - Grades PK-8 (809 Students)
        In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
        4/10
        School data provided by GreatSchools.
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        Points of Interest

        Time and distance from Optima Signature.

        Arts Museums and Landmarks

        Chicago Theater

        175 n state street
        1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

        Cloud Gate

        Millennium Park
        1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

        Buckingham Fountain

        S Columbus Drive
        4 minute drive / 1.41 miles away

        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

        Northwestern University - Chicago Campus

        710 North Lakeshore Drive
        1 minute drive / 0.41 miles away

        City Colleges of Chicago, Harold Washington College

        30 East Lake Street
        1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

        Loyola University - Water Tower Campus

        820 North Michigan Avenue
        1 minute drive / 0.62 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

        Northwestern Memorial Hospital

        251 E Huron St
        1 minute drive / 0.35 miles away

        Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago

        225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140
        1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away

        Rush University Medical Center

        1653 West Congress Parkway
        5 minute drive / 2.7 miles away

        Hotspots

        Supernatural Chicago

        632 N. Dearborn
        1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away

        Parks and Recreation

        Wendella Boats

        400 North Michigan Avenue
        1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

        Millennium Park

        201 East Randolph Street
        1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

        Funhouse Maze

        600 E. Grand Avenue
        2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

        Optima Signature has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Wendella Boats, Millennium Park, Funhouse Maze, Oak Street Beach, and Shedd Aquarium.

        Restaurants and Dining

        Dick's Last Resort

        435 E Illinois
        1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away

        Villain's Bar and Grill

        649 S Clark St
        3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

        Greek Islands

        200 S Halsted
        4 minute drive / 1.59 miles away

        Shopping Centers

        River East Center

        322 E Illinois St
        1 minute drive / 0.12 miles away

        The Shops at North Bridge

        520 N Michigan Ave
        1 minute drive / 0.28 miles away

        Wabash/randolph Center

        24-28 E Randolph St
        1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

        Optima Signature has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

        Transit Stations

        Grand Avenue Station (Red Line)-Red Line

        521 N. State St.
        1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

        Chicago Millennium Station-Metra Electric Line

        151 East Randolph Street
        1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

        Chicago Millennium Station-South Shore Line

        151 E Randolph St
        1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

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        Rental Price Ranges in the Area

        BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
        Chicago Studio Apartments $2,036$595$5,929
        Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,464$640$9,987
        Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,059$762$10,000+
        Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,693$883$10,000+
        Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,940$924$10,000+
        Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,839$2,695$10,000+
        Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $16,917$7,000$10,000+

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