Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $2,100 (13 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 201 N Westshore Dr

$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 3712, Unit 3712

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,200

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$2,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 2022, Unit 2022

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 347 E Wacker Dr

$2,329 - $3,780

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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347 E Wacker Dr

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 420 E Waterside Dr

$2,590 - $4,995

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$2,590 - $4,995

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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

420 E Waterside Dr

ChicagoIL60601
property at 201 N Westshore Dr

$2,624

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$2,624

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 24

201 N Westshore Dr, Unit 2509, Unit 2509

201 N Westshore 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 $2,118. Shoreham and Tides has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,270. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Harbor TowerS1 & S2Studio,1BA$2,118
Shoreham and Tides1 BEDROOM 05/07 - TIDES1BR,1BA$2,270
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,301
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs105eStudio,1BA$2,398
Coast at Lakeshore EastSx1BStudio,1BA$2,571

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore East area is the $4.98 price per square foot 2x2A-ADA Model at Coast at Lakeshore East in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $5,466. The second greatest value Lake Shore East apartment is the 1 Bedroom Elite Model at Columbus Plaza starting at $2,371 with a $2.99 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$4.98
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$2.99
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 10 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$4.29
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs107bStudio ,1BA$4.30
Cascadecami04b1BR,1BA$5.42
North Water ApartmentssaStudio ,1BA$4.76
North Harbor TowerSStudio ,1BA$4.57

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 $1,977 to $7,529. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Shore East ranging from $2,100 to $17,000.

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 $2,100 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,716.

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