Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $2,000 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Lake Shore East area of Chicago.

property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 2022

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 201 N Westshore Dr

$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000

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201 N Westshore Dr

ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 3022

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,100 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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400 E Randolph St

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 2316

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 347 E Wacker Dr

$2,430 - $3,780

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$2,430 - $3,780

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$2,430 - $3,780

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347 E Wacker Dr

ChicagoIL60601

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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 $2,179. Coast at Lakeshore East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,399. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Harbor TowerSStudio,1BA$2,179
Coast at Lakeshore EastCx1BStudio,1BA$2,399
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 06 - THE SHOREHAMStudio,1BA$2,443
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs106cStudio,1BA$2,510
Cascadecami04b1BR,1BA$3,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore East area is the $5.00 price per square foot 2x2A-ADA Model at Coast at Lakeshore East in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $5,482. The second greatest value Lake Shore East apartment is the 1g Model at North Water Apartments starting at $3,699 with a $4.79 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.
Coast at Lakeshore East2x2A-ADA2BR,2BA$5.00
North Water Apartments1g1BR,1BA$4.79
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqv102bStudio ,1BA$5.01
Cascadecami04b1BR,1BA$5.57
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 06 - THE SHOREHAMStudio ,1BA$4.89
North Harbor TowerSStudio ,1BA$4.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shore East

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

There are currently 23 Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL with pricing that ranges from $2,046 to $6,769. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Shore East ranging from $2,000 to $12,500.

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 $2,000 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,678.

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