
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (22 Rentals)
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North Harbor Tower

400 E Randolph St, Unit 2521

Coast at Lakeshore East

Cityfront Place

180 North Jefferson

Shoreham and Tides

480 N McClurg Ct, Unit 912

347 E Wacker Dr, Unit 2009
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480 N McClurg Ct, Unit 912

360 E Randolph St, Unit 606

480 N McClurg Ct, Unit 312

196 E Wacker Dr

400 E Randolph St

199 N Harbor Dr

333 E Wacker Dr

155 N Harbor Dr

480 N McClurg Ct

195 N Harbor Dr
Lake Shore East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Shore East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Shore East Studio Apartments | $3,418 | $1,860 | $7,233 |
Lake Shore East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $2,098 | $9,184 |
Lake Shore East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,732 | $3,457 | $10,000+ |
Lake Shore East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,259 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Lake Shore East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $1,200 | $8,514 |
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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 $1,697. North Harbor Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,880. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Columbus Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,697 |
North Harbor Tower | S1 & S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,880 |
Cityfront Place | S08 | Studio,1BA | $2,011 |
Coast at Lakeshore East | Sx1B-ADA | Studio,1BA | $2,116 |
Sentral Michigan Avenue | Deluxe Loft | Studio,1BA | $2,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL
As of March 23, 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 208 N Park Dr Model at 208 N Park Dr, Unit 2 starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Shore East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The 808 Cleveland | 3 Bed 3 Bath-PH | 3BR,3BA | $3.41 |
208 N Park Dr, Unit 2 | 208 N Park Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
The Residences at NewCity | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.04 |
Post | 2 Bed 2 Bath - 852 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $4.12 |
Coast at Lakeshore East | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
180 North Jefferson | C4 - 07 | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
Columbus Plaza | Convertible | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Shoreham and Tides | STUDIO 12 - THE SHOREHAM | Studio ,1BA | $4.05 |
North Harbor Tower | V2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
Cityfront Place | S05 | Studio ,1BA | $4.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLake Shore East, Chicago, IL
Ranked #52
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,613.
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 $1,726, while the average apartment in Lake Shore East costs $4,100.
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 $923 which is $3,177 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Shore East.
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