
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (44 Rentals)


Cascade

North Water Apartments

Coast at Lakeshore East

Aqua at Lakeshore East

North Harbor Tower

Columbus Plaza

Cityfront Place
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455 N Park Dr

420 E Waterside Dr, Unit 412

201 N West Shore Dr, Unit 806A

201 N Westshore Dr

340 E Randolph, Unit 1818

420 E Waterside Dr

360 E Randolph St

347 E Wacker Dr
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211 N Harbor Dr, Unit 2107

211 N Harbor Dr, Unit 1407

360 E Randolph St, Unit 2203

450 E Waterside Dr, Unit 2106

225 N Columbus Dr, Unit 7507

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225 N Columbus Dr, Unit PL FL23-ID1197

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225 N Columbus Dr, Unit SI FL19-ID1198

458 E Waterside Dr
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305 E North Water St

211 N Harbor Dr, Unit 1407

357 E Wacker Dr

330 E Wacker Dr

455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr

400 E Randolph St

440 N McClurg Ct

420 E Waterside Dr
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326 E Wacker Dr

155 N Harbor Dr

195 N Harbor Dr

211 N Harbor Dr, Unit 2007

Park Millennium

The Lancaster

The Buckingham

The Chandler Condominiums
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The Regatta

Harbor Point Tower

Cirrus Condominiums

The Tides at Lakeshore East
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore East Studio Apartments | $2,788 | $2,081 | $4,239 |
Lake Shore East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,170 | $2,294 | $5,009 |
| Lake Shore East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $3,400 | $6,839 |
| Lake Shore East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,052 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available Lake Shore East 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Lake Shore East area of Chicago, IL is found at Cityfront Place and is listed at 861 square feet priced from $2,975. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityfront Place | A11 | 861 Sq Ft | $2,975 |
| Aqua at Lakeshore East | aqa103a | 849 Sq Ft | $3,334 |
| Coast at Lakeshore East | 1x1I | 844 Sq Ft | $3,509 |
| Shoreham and Tides | CONVERTIBLE 17- THE SHOREHAM | 815 Sq Ft | $2,540 |
| Cascade | ca1b07d | 808 Sq Ft | $3,973 |
| North Water Apartments | 1g | 773 Sq Ft | $3,649 |
| North Harbor Tower | A2 | 755 Sq Ft | $2,712 |
| Columbus Plaza | Convertible | 589 Sq Ft | $2,294 |
Cheapest Available Lake Shore East 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Lake Shore East of Chicago, IL is the Convertible Model starting from $2,294 at Columbus Plaza. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Shore East is currently $3,170. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Plaza | Convertible | $2,294 |
| Shoreham and Tides | CONVERTIBLE 03 - TIDES | $2,489 |
| North Harbor Tower | A2 | $2,712 |
| Cityfront Place | C13 | $2,734 |
| Cascade | cami04b | $2,838 |
| Aqua at Lakeshore East | aqa112b | $2,939 |
| Coast at Lakeshore East | 1x1L | $3,130 |
| North Water Apartments | 1f | $3,189 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lake Shore East Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Lake Shore East with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Lake Shore East is at Columbus Plaza listed at $2,294.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lake Shore East Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lake Shore East is $3,170.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lake Shore East Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lake Shore East is a 861 square feet unit starting from $2,975 at Cityfront Place.
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