Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,800 (20 Rentals)

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North Harbor Tower
$2,074 - $9,589
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North Harbor Tower

175 N Harbor DrChicago, IL 60601
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Park Millennium
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Millennium

222 N Columbus DrChicago, IL 60601
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The Lancaster
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lancaster

201 N Westshore DrChicago, IL 60601

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The Regatta
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Regatta

420 E Waterside DrChicago, IL 60601
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The Buckingham
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Buckingham

360 E Randolph DrChicago, IL 60601
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340 On The Park
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340 On The Park

340 E RandolphChicago, IL 60601

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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 North Harbor Tower priced from $2,074. Coast at Lakeshore East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,234. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Harbor TowerSStudio,1BA$2,074
Coast at Lakeshore EastSx1CStudio,1BA$2,234
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs107aStudio,1BA$2,286
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$2,344
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 03 - TIDES1BR,1BA$2,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore East area is the $2.83 price per square foot 333 E Wacker Dr Model at 333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17 in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Lake Shore East apartment is the 2x2A-ADA Model at Coast at Lakeshore East starting at $5,214 with a $4.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17333 E Wacker Dr2BR,2BA$2.83
Coast at Lakeshore East2x2A-ADA2BR,2BA$4.75
Cascadeca2b02a2BR,2BA$5.19
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$2.92
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqa113d1BR,1BA$4.62
301 E North Water St301 E North Water St1BR,1BA$4.76
Cityfront PlaceC121BR,1BA$3.82
North Water Apartmentsca2Studio ,1BA$4.71
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 03 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$4.00
North Harbor TowerSStudio ,1BA$4.48

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Shore East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Shore East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Shore East is at North Harbor Tower listed at $2,074.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Shore East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Shore East Apartment is $2,344 at Columbus Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Shore East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Shore East is starting from $3,535 at Columbus Plaza.

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