
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $400 (775 Rentals)
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935 W Agatite Ave, Unit #108

4632 N Paulina St, Unit M09B

3957 W Irving Park Rd

3947 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 206

4421 N Broadway St, Unit R

4364 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 608

4521 N. Malden St.

Onyx on Sheridan
North Lakefront
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Issel Building

2150 W Warner Ave, Unit G

The Edison

424 W. Diversey

422-24 Melrose

5326 N Winthrop Ave
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930 W Eastwood Ave, Unit #701

4743 N Maplewood Ave, Unit 108

922 W Eastwood Ave

Dearborn Plaza

Wyndham Apartments

The Winnie

Sheridan Park LLC

930 W. Winona

531 W Aldine Ave, Unit M03B

5026 N Kenmore Ave, Unit #2

4828 N Damen Ave, Unit 414

5054 N Kenmore Ave

641 W Aldine Ave

596 W Hawthorne

Affinity of North Avenue

Park View Apartments

4501-4515 N Malden St

629 W. Deming

828 W. Fullerton

535 W Belmont Ave, Unit M06B

4829 N Damen Ave, Unit A02C

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #1L

525 W Belmont Ave, Unit M08B

940 W Cuyler Ave, Unit 305

3814 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 1W

1840 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit 304

2532 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 2536-411

4744 N Maplewood Ave, Unit 4756-G8
North Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Lakefront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Lakefront Studio Apartments | $2,103 | $532 | $10,000+ |
North Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
North Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,732 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
North Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,439 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
North Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,034 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
North Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,663 | $2,350 | $6,500 |
North Lakefront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,795 | $4,795 | $4,795 |
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Cheapest Available North Lakefront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lakefront area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1807-09 N. Lincoln Park West priced from $775. 4735 Beacon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable North Lakefront apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1807-09 N. Lincoln Park West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
4735 Beacon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Issel Building | Studio's | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Onyx on Sheridan | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
The Edison | Studio | 1 bath - EFFR | Studio,1BA | $1,058 |
424 W. Diversey | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
721 W. Belmont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lakefront, IL
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Lakefront area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3134 W Carroll Ave Model at 3134 W Carroll Ave in the in the East Garfield Park neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value North Lakefront apartment is the 3134 W Carroll Ave Model at 3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 starting at $4,795 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lakefront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3134 W Carroll Ave | 3134 W Carroll Ave | 8BR,2BA | $0.48 |
3134 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2 | 3134 W Carroll Ave | 6BR,2BA | $0.48 |
3134 W Carroll Ave | 3134 W Carroll Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.48 |
4343 N Spaulding Ave, Unit #2 | 4343 N Spaulding Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.22 |
2557 W Eastwood Ave, Unit # 03 | 2557 W Eastwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
2048 N California Ave, Unit # 01R | 2048 N California Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
1229 W Barry Ave, Unit George | 1229 W Barry Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.43 |
2919 N Racine Ave, Unit 1stfl | 2919 N Racine Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.40 |
3035 N Southport Ave, Unit M00B | 3035 N Southport Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
3820 N Central Park Ave, Unit 1 | 3820 N Central Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Best Local Schools in North Lakefront, Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lakefront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Lakefront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Lakefront is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lakefront?
The cheapest apartment in North Lakefront is 3935 W Diversey which is listed at $1,136, while the average apartment in North Lakefront costs $4,287.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Lakefront?
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 66 regular apartments in North Lakefront 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 North Lakefront?
Cheap apartments in North Lakefront have an average cost of $623 which is $3,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lakefront.
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