Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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375 E Wacker Dr

ChicagoIL60601
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Columbus Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Plaza

233 E Wacker DrChicago, IL 60601
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360 E South Water St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

360 E South Water St

360 E South Water StChicago, IL 60601
property at 155 N Harbor Dr

155 N Harbor Dr

ChicagoIL60601
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155 N Harbor Dr

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Lake Shore East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Shore East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Shore East area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Columbus Plaza priced from $1,676. North Harbor Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,855. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,676
North Harbor TowerS1 & S2Studio,1BA$1,855
Cityfront PlaceS08Studio,1BA$1,989
Coast at Lakeshore EastSx1B-ADAStudio,1BA$2,066
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 12 - THE SHOREHAMStudio,1BA$2,095
Sentral Michigan AvenueDeluxe LoftStudio,1BA$2,165
MILASAStudio,1BA$2,214
Aqua at Lakeshore EastStudio 05bStudio,1BA$2,376
180 North JeffersonConvertible: C4 - 07Studio,1BA$2,472
Cascade1 Bedroom 05a1BR,1BA$2,602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore East area is the $3.41 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath-PH Model at The 808 Cleveland in the in the Chicago Loop neighborhood starting from $4,899. The second greatest value Lake Shore East apartment is the Plan 2B Model at The Residences at NewCity starting at $4,560 with a $4.04 price per square foot in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Shore East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 808 Cleveland3 Bed 3 Bath-PH3BR,3BA$3.41
The Residences at NewCityPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.04
Post2 Bed 2 Bath - 852 sqft2BR,2BA$4.12
Coast at Lakeshore East1x1C1BR,1BA$3.71
180 North JeffersonConvertible: C4 - 07Studio ,1BA$3.58
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 03 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$3.93
Columbus PlazaConvertible1BR,1BA$3.12
MILASAStudio ,1BA$4.10
North Harbor TowerV2Studio ,1BA$4.07
Cityfront PlaceS05Studio ,1BA$4.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake Shore East, Chicago, IL

Ranked #52

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lake Shore East Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

94 / 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®

94 / 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Shore East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake Shore East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Shore East is under $2,602.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Shore East?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Shore East is Columbus Plaza which is listed at $1,835, while the average apartment in Lake Shore East costs $4,145.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Shore East?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 851 regular apartments in Lake Shore East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lake Shore East?

Cheap apartments in Lake Shore East have an average cost of $851 which is $3,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Shore East.

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