Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,900 (17 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Columbus Plaza priced from $1,889. North Harbor Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,020. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus PlazaConvertible1BR,1BA$1,889
North Harbor TowerSStudio,1BA$2,020
MILASAStudio,1BA$2,239
FloraStudio - BStudio,1BA$2,267
Aqua at Lakeshore EastStudio 07Studio,1BA$2,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore East area is the $2.79 price per square foot 201 N Westshore Dr Model at 201 N Westshore Dr, Unit 1508 in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Lake Shore East apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath Model at The 808 Cleveland starting at $1,333 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Chicago Loop 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.
201 N Westshore Dr, Unit 1508201 N Westshore Dr2BR,2BA$2.79
The 808 ClevelandPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.10
The Residences at NewCityPlan 2B2BR,2BA$4.04
Aqua at Lakeshore EastTwo Bedroom 09a2BR,2BA$4.29
Cityfront PlaceA151BR,1BA$3.24
180 North Jefferson1B - 111BR,1BA$3.45
Sentral Michigan AvenueA11BR,1BA$3.78
Shoreham and TidesONE BEDROOM 08 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$4.26
Columbus PlazaConvertible1BR,1BA$3.21
MILASAStudio ,1BA$4.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shore East

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Shore East?

There are currently 33 Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,155 to $18,296. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Shore East ranging from $1,920 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Shore East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Shore East ranges from $1,920 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,292.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Shore East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Shore East range from $1,285 to $16,984, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,260 to $11,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,155.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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