Columbus Plaza Apartments

233 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

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Columbus Plaza

233 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
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  • Studio-2 Bedrooms
  • 563-1,352Square 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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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    From $1,810

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 587 sq ftAvailable Now

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,810Available Now01-0613595

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    Price

    • $1,810 - $1,863

  • 1 Bedroom

    From $1,728

    Convertible

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 563-589 sq ftAvailable Now

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,021Available Now01-2803563
    $2,066Available Now01-4703563
    $1,728Available Now01-1108590

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    Price

    • $1,728 - $2,229

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,728 - $2,229

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,728 - $2,229

    From $1,929

    1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 792-1052 sq ftAvailable Now

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,957Available Now01-2306792
    $2,130Available Now01-0206792
    $1,929Available Now01-0806792

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,929 - $2,416

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,929 - $2,416

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,929 - $2,416

  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $3,383

    2 Bedroom

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1352 sq ftAvailable Now

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,383Available Now01-28091352
    $3,433Available Now01-27091352
    $3,594 February 7, 202501-21111352

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    Price

    • $3,383 - $3,697

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,383 - $3,697

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    • $3,383 - $3,697
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 534 Units
  • 47 Stories
  • Built in 1980

Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Cats

  • Cats Allowed
  • Columbus Is A Pet Friendly Community. Please Call For Details.
  • Some Breed And Weight Restrictions Apply. Please Contact The Office For More Details.

Pet Policy - Dogs

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Columbus Is A Pet Friendly Community. Please Call For Details.
  • Some Breed And Weight Restrictions Apply. Please Contact The Office For More Details.

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Surface

  • Assigned Parking.
  • Surface Fee: $250 /Mo

Parking Other

  • Other

Fee & Deposit Info

Recurring Fees

  • $250 Surface Fee

One-Time Fees

  • $400 Admin Fee
  • $50 Application Fee

Features and Amenities

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets

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233 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SundayClosed

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.7
14 Renters Reviews
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  • Terrible management

    July 27, 2021
    Elevators take forever. Cockroach infestation Spiders outside windows DO NOT MOVE HERE
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Terrible

    June 5, 2021
    Management is horrible, elevators always out. They try to make life harder for tenants.
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Great Clean building to live

    January 9, 2021
    Been 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.
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  • Advise against

    March 8, 2020
    In 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.
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  • Dream Home

    January 3, 2019
    I'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, 2018
    This 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, 2018
      Dear 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.
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Love this Place!

    April 30, 2018
    Columbus 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, 2018
      Thank 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.?
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Not worth your money and time

    April 11, 2017
    Columbus 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.
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  • Columbus Plaza 233 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL

    September 23, 2015
    Location 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.
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  • Great Location

    August 26, 2015
    You 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, 2015
    I 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, 2015
    This 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
  • 2 min drive/0.9 mi away
  • Public School - Grades PK-8 (875 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
5out of 10

Hope College Prep High School

  • Chicago Public Schools
  • 5515 South Lowe Avenue
  • 14 min drive/6.6 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 9-11 (0 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone

Wells Community Academy High School

  • Chicago Public Schools
  • 936 North Ashland Avenue
  • 5 min drive/2.5 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 9-12 (353 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
1out of 10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Columbus Plaza.

Arts Museums and LandmarksAddressDriveDistance
Chicago Theater175 n state street1 min0.4 mi
Cloud GateMillennium Park1 min0.4 mi
Buckingham FountainS Columbus Drive3 min1.2 mi
Big Box and RetailAddressDriveDistance
Walgreen's151 N State St1 min0.4 mi
Macy's111 N State St1 min0.4 mi
Walgreens641 N Clark St2 min0.7 mi
Colleges and UniversitiesAddressDriveDistance
Northwestern University - Chicago Campus710 North Lakeshore Drive1 min0.6 mi
City Colleges of Chicago, Harold Washington College30 East Lake Street1 min0.3 mi
Loyola University - Water Tower Campus820 North Michigan Avenue2 min0.8 mi
GroceriesAddressDriveDistance
H Mart711 W Jackson Blvd4 min1.4 mi
Jewel-Osco1340 S Canal St5 min1.9 mi
Mariano's Fresh Market1615 S Clark St4 min2.0 mi
HospitalsAddressDriveDistance
Northwestern Memorial Hospital251 E Huron St1 min0.5 mi
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago225 E Chicago Ave, Box 1401 min0.6 mi
Rush University Medical Center1653 West Congress Parkway5 min2.6 mi
HotspotsAddressDriveDistance
Supernatural Chicago632 N. Dearborn1 min0.6 mi
Parks and RecreationAddressDriveDistance
Wendella Boats400 North Michigan Avenue1 min0.2 mi
Millennium Park201 East Randolph Street1 min0.3 mi
Funhouse Maze600 E. Grand Avenue2 min0.8 mi

Columbus Plaza has 3 parks within 0.8 miles, including Wendella Boats, Millennium Park, and Funhouse Maze.

Restaurants and DiningAddressDriveDistance
Dick's Last Resort435 E Illinois1 min0.3 mi
Villain's Bar and Grill649 S Clark St3 min1.1 mi
Greek Islands200 S Halsted4 min1.5 mi
Shopping CentersAddressDriveDistance
River East Center322 E Illinois St1 min0.3 mi
The Shops at North Bridge520 N Michigan Ave1 min0.3 mi
Wabash/randolph Center24-28 E Randolph St1 min0.4 mi

Columbus Plaza has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

Transit StationsAddressDriveDistance
Grand Avenue Station (Red Line)-Red Line521 N. State St.1 min0.5 mi
Chicago Millennium Station-South Shore Line151 E Randolph St1 min0.3 mi
Chicago Millennium Station-Metra Electric Line151 East Randolph Street1 min0.3 mi

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Chicago Studio Apartments $2,055$530$10,000+
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,547$588$10,000+
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,171$710$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,861$775$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,211$750$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments $4,115$975$6,000
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments $6,280$6,280$6,280

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