There are 1,000s of ads on Craigslist for Streeterville apartments, most of them featuring the eleven (that’s all there are) rental high-rises in the neighborhood. Many of those ads are from maggot-like apartment rental services that promise Xanadu but contain a volume of lies more akin to Kubla Khan’s caverns – “measureless to man.”
Forget Craigslist and check Yo’s list, below. If you’re looking in the South Loop, we have a list for that neighborhood also. And more Yo lists are pending.
Where’s Streeterville?
The Streeterville neighborhood is bounded on the west by Michigan Ave on the south by the Chicago River, on the east by Lake Michigan, and on the north by Walton St, although some include East Lake Shore Dr, which is part of the traditional Gold Coast.
The Gold Coast is directly northwest of Streeterville. Magnificent Mile, River North and Near North are immediately west of Streeterville, and the New East Side and Lake Shore East are directly south, across the river. All of Streeterville lies within ZIP code 60611, which also covers parts of the Gold Cost and other adjacent neighborhoods.
Streeterville rentals consist almost entirely of high-rise apartment towers, of which there are only eleven, and units in high-rose condos. Townhomes along the river and townhome-like units in high-rise condo complexes are occasionally available for rent. Single-family homes are non-existent.
Renting a condo or townhome
There are 100s of condos and a few townhomes available for rent in Streeterville, but you’ll never hear that from most of the locator maggots. Look to reputable broker sites to find what’s listed for rent in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). I recommend our major clients: select property type Rental and search ZIP code 60611 at Coldwell Banker, or Chicago / Near North Side at Koenig & Strey or Rubloff.
Yo’s list of Streeterville apartments
All eleven apartment towers in Streeterville are listed below, with links to their Web sites and, as available, their reviews at ApartmentRatings and Yelp. Several of the buildings have changed management recently, so reviews may not be an accurate reflection of current conditions.
Most of the buildings have rent ranges online, and several enable you to check availability.
The buildings are listed in order from north to south and from west to east.
211 East Delaware, 211 E. Delaware
16 stories. Built in 1920s. 136 units. All studios.
Reviews: Yelp
The Seneca, 200 E. Chestnut St
16 stories. Vintage. Studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms.
Reviews: Yelp
215 East Chestnut, 215 E Chestnut
Vintage. 1 and 2 bedrooms.
860 Dewitt, 860 N Dewitt Pl
22 stories. Built in 1960s. Studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms.
Reviews: ApartmentRatings, Yelp
Onterie Center, 441 E. Erie
60 stories, 583 units. Built in 1980s. Studio, convertible, 1 and 2 bedrooms.
Reviews: ApartmentRatings, Yelp
McClurg Court, 333 E. Ontario
46 stories, two towers. Built in 1970s. Studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms.
Reviews: ApartmentRatings, Yelp
The Streeter, 345 E Ohio St
50 stories. Built in 2007. Studio, convertible, 1, 1+den, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Reviews: Yelp
Streeter Place, 355 E. Ohio St
55 stories. Built in 2009. Studio, convertible, 1, 1+den, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
420 East Ohio, 420 E Ohio St
41 stories. Built in 1990. Studio, convertible, 1, 1+den, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
Reviews: ApartmentRatings
Lake Shore Plaza, 445 E. Ohio
38 stories. Built in 1986. Studio, convertible, 1 and 2 bedrooms.
Reviews: ApartmentRatings, Yelp
Cityfront Place, 400 N. McClurg Ct
40 stories. Built in 1991. Studio, convertible, 1 and 2 bedrooms.
Reviews: ApartmentRatings, Yelp
NOTE: Later this year we’ll be offering a series of more detailed rental guides, with feature comparison grids, maps, tips, suggestions and more. Please add any information you think is relevant or helpful in the comments to this post.