
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (523 Rentals)
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422-24 Melrose

Park Wellington Apartments

531 W Aldine Ave, Unit M03B

517-25 W. Brompton

520 W. Stratford Place

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #1L

535 W Belmont Ave, Unit M06B

525 W Belmont Ave, Unit M08B
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629 W. Deming

828 W. Fullerton

534 W. Wellington Ave

596 W Hawthorne

541 W Belmont Ave, Unit M09B

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2L

Beachwalk Apartments

533 W Belmont Ave, Unit M05B

515 W Belmont Ave, Unit M04B

641 W Aldine Ave

727 W Belmont Ave, Unit #111

739 W Belmont Ave, Unit 111

737 W Belmont Ave, Unit 514

3747 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 100

1100 W Roscoe St

658 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 1C

3710 N Pine Grove Ave

1049 West Oakdale Apartments

455 W. Wellington

2825 N Cambridge Ave, Unit #304

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit #304

625 W Cornelia Ave, Unit #474

544 W. Melrose

505 W Belmont Ave, Unit 3M

618 W Patterson Ave, Unit 103

551 W Stratford Pl, Unit #206

559 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1103

3510 N. Pine Grove

2930 N Commonwealth Ave

535 W Briar Pl

515 W. Briar

520-28 W. Surf St.

450 West Melrose Apartments

626 W Patterson Ave, Unit M09B

701 W Belmont Ave, Unit #401

744 W Belmont Ave, Unit M05B

2839 N Burling St, Unit M03B

2836 N Burling St, Unit M03B
Lakeview East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeview East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakeview East Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $1,025 | $7,348 |
Lakeview East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,325 | $8,349 |
Lakeview East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,211 | $1,820 | $10,000+ |
Lakeview East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
Lakeview East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,685 | $3,400 | $6,400 |
Lakeview East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Lakeview East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview East area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 424 W. Diversey priced from $1,025. 721 W. Belmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Lakeview East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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424 W. Diversey | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
721 W. Belmont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Park Wellington Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
629 W. Deming | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
534 W. Wellington Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
596 W Hawthorne | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,201 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview East, IL
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeview East area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3035 N Southport Ave Model at 3035 N Southport Ave, Unit A07C in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Lakeview East apartment is the 3035 N Southport Ave Model at 3035 N Southport Ave, Unit M00B starting at $2,700 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3035 N Southport Ave, Unit A07C | 3035 N Southport Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
3035 N Southport Ave, Unit M00B | 3035 N Southport Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
1040 W School St | 1040 W School St | 4BR,2BA | $1.60 |
1015 W School St, Unit 1 | 1015 W School St | 4BR,2BA | $1.64 |
3709 N Southport Ave, Unit M09B | 3709 N Southport Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
1133 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1 | 1133 W Cornelia Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
3704 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 2 | 3704 N Magnolia Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
3161 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit M00B | 3161 N Pine Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit M01B | 1246 W Diversey Pky | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
737 W Belmont Ave, Unit 514 | 737 W Belmont Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakeview East, Chicago, IL
Ranked #10
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Lakeview East Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
78 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Lakeview East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakeview East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeview East is under $1,201.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview East?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview East is Commonwealth which is listed at $1,261, while the average apartment in Lakeview East costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeview 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 12 regular apartments in Lakeview 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 Lakeview East?
Cheap apartments in Lakeview East have an average cost of $116 which is $5,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview East.
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