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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 1,115 SF | Not Available |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | 2,491 SF | Not Available |
| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 3 Baths 3 Baths 3 Ba | 3,823 SF | Not Available |
| 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br | 4 Baths 4 Baths 4 Ba | 3,550 SF | Not Available |
About Drake Tower
Experience Chicago living at Drake Tower. The 60611 location in Chicago is an ideal place to move. Here at this community, the community staff is available to assist you in finding your perfect floorplan option. Schedule a time to view the available floorplans. Drop by the leasing office to talk about your next apartment.
Drake Tower is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60611 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Doorman
Concierge
- Day Care
- Doorman
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Storage Space
- Vintage Building
- Fitness Center
- Waterfront
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Family Room
- Views
- Balcony
Fees and Policies
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1932
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66 units/32 stories
Property Address:
179 E Lake Shore Dr,
Chicago,
IL
60611
This Property
Available Property
Magnificent Mile is home to the bulk of Chicago’s retail and restaurant offerings, making it the perfect place for any renter. Upscale eateries, luxe boutiques, amazing hotels, and the city’s most iconic destinations all call the Magnificent Mile home. See the city from the John Hancock Center’s observation deck, perched 100 stories over the city, or admire the more historic side of Chicago architecture at Tribune Tower.
Wondering what it’s like to live in the Magnificent Mile? Well, visitors and residents love the almost overwhelming convenience of this neighborhood. With plenty of stores to shop at and restaurants to enjoy, the diversity of this area’s offerings spread far and wide. Rentals on and around the Mile can be some of the most expensive in the city, but with so much to enjoy within walking distance, it’s easy to see why.
Learn more about living in Magnificent MileBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Studio Studio | 548-550 Sq Ft | $1,105 | $2,501 | $8,000 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 767-768 Sq Ft | $1,500 | $3,097 | $10,530 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 1220-1221 Sq Ft | $1,820 | $4,704 | $14,388 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 2256-2268 Sq Ft | $1,495 | $9,103 | $30,000 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 3381-3440 Sq Ft | $2,400 | $13,419 | $28,000 |
Amenities
- Day Care
- Doorman
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Storage Space
- Vintage Building
- Waterfront
- Fitness Center
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Family Room
- Views
- Balcony
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Drake Tower is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Loyola University, Water Tower. It is also near Northwestern Univ., Chicago and Moody Bible Institute.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
875 Students
Attendance Zone
5
Out of 10
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
274 Students
Nearby
5
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
353 Students
Attendance Zone
1
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
976 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
30 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Transportation options available in Chicago include Chicago Avenue Station (Red Line), located 0.6 miles from Drake Tower. Drake Tower is near Chicago Midway International, located 13.6 miles or 22 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 17.2 miles or 27 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 22 min | 13.6 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 27 min | 17.2 mi |
Time and distance from Drake Tower.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
Drake Tower has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 miles, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Lake Shore Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Millennium Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Chicago Children's Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Alliance for the Great Lakes
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Openlands
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Drake Tower has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Lake Shore Park, Chicago Children's Museum, and Millennium Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.6 mi |
Drake Tower has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago which is 0.4 miles away and a 8 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 35 min | 24.8 mi |
Drake Tower is 24.8 miles and a 35 minutes from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
Drake Tower is in Magnificent Mile in the city of Chicago. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.3 mile of the property. Five parks are within 1.6 miles, including Lake Shore Park, Chicago Children's Museum, and Millennium Park.
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179 E Lake Shore Dr
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