Aqua Lakeshore East

A group of modern skyscrapers with glass exteriors stands behind a grassy park area, with a clear blue sky in the background.

Tucked into Chicago’s picturesque Lakeshore East neighborhood, Aqua at Lakeshore East Apartments offers residents a seamless blend of modern design, top-tier amenities, and unbeatable access to some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and green spaces. With its stunning architecture, spacious interiors, and direct access to the Chicago Pedway, Aqua delivers an upscale living experience […]

The Newest Restaurants in Lakeshore East: Miru and Tre Dita

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Downtown Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood recently welcomed two exciting newcomers to its culinary landscape: Tre Dita, a fresh take on Italian cuisine, and Miru, an upscale Japanese culinary haven nestled within the St. Regis hotel on Wacker Drive. Both restaurants are operated by Lettuce Entertain You, a major hospitality group in Chicago. Tre Dita Tre […]

Cascade Apartments: Residences

Modern open-concept living room and kitchen with neutral tones. Features a sofa, armchairs, TV, floor lamp, kitchen island with stools, and art on the wall. Large window on the left.

Cascade apartments, located at 455 E Waterside Drive, are now pre-leasing in downtown Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood! Luxury rentals at Cascade include studio, convertible, 1 bed, 2 bed, and 3 bedroom pet friendly apartments. Cascade is being developed by Magellan and Lendlease and designed by bKL Architecture. It will also include 45,000 square feet of […]

Cascade Apartments – 45,000 Sq Ft of Amenities!

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Cascade apartments in Lakeshore East will offer over 45,000 square feet of amenity space! In the warmer months, enjoy Cascade’s outdoor splash pad and hydrotherapy pool. In the other seasons, you can still enjoy swimming at the 25 yard indoor lap pool. Cascade also offers incredible fitness amenities, from the fitness center which offers sweeping […]

Cascade Lakeshore East

A cluster of modern skyscrapers by the waterfront, with a tall, sleek tower dominating the skyline under a clear blue sky.

Cascade is one of Magellan Development‘s newest high rises. In addition to many popular communities throughout Chicago, like the Gallery on Wells and Exhibit on Superior, Magellan is known for being the developer behind the Lakeshore East community. Over the past several decades, they’ve developed many high rises, commercial space, public enhancements, and Lakeshore East […]

Lakeshore East Restaurants

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Although Lakeshore East is a small neighborhood and one of Chicago’s best hidden gems, it is still home to lots of restaurants. Here are some of our favorite Lakeshore East restaurants offering take out and delivery. Mezcalina Mezcalina offers upscale Mexican cuisine with lunch, dinner, and brunch menus. Their menus are full of seafood, vegetarian, […]

North Harbor Tower at Lakeshore East

Modern, bright studio apartment with a large bed, sofa, and wall-mounted TV. Floor-to-ceiling windows reveal a city skyline view. Neutral decor and wooden flooring enhance the space.

If you’re looking for a spacious floor plan in a convenient location at a great price, North Harbor Tower at Lakeshore East could be the place for you! North Harbor Tower is known for its spacious floor plans, great storage and closet space, and wraparound windows for panoramic views. Many units have been recently renovated […]

The Tides at Lakeshore East

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a white countertop. The room features a built-in microwave and a sleek faucet above the sink.

The Tides at Lakeshore East offers spacious studio, convertible, one, and two bedroom apartments for rent in a prime location with state-of-the-art amenities. These apartments feature in unit laundry with full sized washers and dryers, high speed internet, floor to ceiling windows, expansive glass paneled balconies, great storage space, walk in closets, individually controlled heat […]

Coast at Lakeshore East Apartments

Modern living room with a wall-mounted TV, light blue sectional sofa, wooden tables, and large windows. Open view into the kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring throughout.

Coast at Lakeshore East apartments offers an incredible value on luxury rentals. These pet friendly apartments are beloved by residents for their sleek interiors, top of the line appliances, outstanding amenities, panoramic views, and little extra building conveniences. If you’re looking for great natural light and sweeping city views, look no further! With glass paneled […]

Columbus Plaza at Lakeshore East

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If your top priorities in an apartment are square footage, storage and closet space, and central location, then keep reading. Columbus Plaza Lakeshore East apartments could be the place for you! Each layout offers an incredible value on square footage. Pushing 600 square feet, the studio and convertible layouts are larger than most 1 beds […]

Aqua Building at Lakeshore East

Outdoor seating area with white sofas and large umbrellas on a concrete patio, surrounded by potted plants and modern building facades.

Magellan Development’s Aqua building was designed by prolific Chicago architect, Jeanne Gang and delivered in 2009. The 82 story mixed use tower consists of residential rental units, condo units, commercial space, and hotel space with amenities that were ahead of its time. The eighth story amenity deck spans over 82,000 square feet and includes a […]

Spectacular Apartment Deals Near Lakeshore East!

A modern bedroom with a large window overlooks a city skyline. The room has a double bed with white and patterned bedding, a small nightstand with a lamp, and a beach-themed wall photo.

The Lakeshore East neighborhood (also know as the New East Side or East Loop) is both centrally located and a quiet, tree-lined retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Situated comfortably between Millennium Park and the Chicago River, this area has some outstanding apartment deals in luxury buildings, surrounded by lush green space. […]