Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,900 (16 Rentals)

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property at 400 E Randolph St

$1,995 - $4,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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400 E Randolph St

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 18

400 E Randolph St, Unit 2616

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 155 N Harbor Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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155 N Harbor Dr, Unit 4606

155 N Harbor 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 Cityfront Place priced from $2,016. North Harbor Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,065. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cityfront PlaceS05Studio,1BA$2,016
North Harbor TowerSStudio,1BA$2,065
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 09 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$2,131
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,157
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs107aStudio,1BA$2,334

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore East area is the $2.62 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Columbus Plaza in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $3,536. The second greatest value Lake Shore East apartment is the 333 E Wacker Dr Model at 333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17 starting at $3,400 with a $2.83 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.
Columbus Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.62
333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17333 E Wacker Dr2BR,2BA$2.83
Coast at Lakeshore East1x1A1BR,1BA$4.84
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqv108dStudio ,1BA$4.54
North Water ApartmentscdStudio ,1BA$4.70
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 09 - TIDES1BR,1BA$4.35
Cascadecami04b1BR,1BA$4.75
North Harbor TowerVStudio ,1BA$4.46
Cityfront PlaceS05Studio ,1BA$3.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shore East

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

There are currently 24 Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,410 to $6,599. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Shore East ranging from $1,995 to $15,500.

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 $1,995 to $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,553.

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