
Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,900 (12 Rentals)
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400 E Randolph St

499 E Waterside Dr

238 N Columbus Dr

480 N McClurg Ct

340 E North Water St

299 E Wacker Dr

155 N Harbor Dr, Unit 4606

155 N Harbor Dr, Unit 1806

333 E Wacker Dr

400 E Randolph St
Lake Shore East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Lake Shore East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Shore East 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,902 | $2,600 | $6,295 |
Lake Shore East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,660 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
Lake Shore East 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $30,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Shore East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Shoreham and Tides priced from $2,397. Coast at Lakeshore East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,524. Here are the most affordable Lake Shore East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shoreham and Tides | CONVERTIBLE 09 - TIDES | 1BR,1BA | $2,397 |
Coast at Lakeshore East | Cx1A | Studio,1BA | $2,524 |
North Harbor Tower | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,585 |
Aqua at Lakeshore East | aqs106b | Studio,1BA | $2,711 |
Cascade | cacon11a | Studio,1BA | $2,817 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Shore East area is the $5.20 price per square foot 3B Model at North Water Apartments in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $8,403. The second greatest value Lake Shore East apartment is the 460 E Waterside Dr Model at 460 E Waterside Dr, Unit 1 starting at $3,300 with a $4.24 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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North Water Apartments | 3B | 3BR,3BA | $5.20 |
460 E Waterside Dr, Unit 1 | 460 E Waterside Dr | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
North Harbor Tower | A | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Shoreham and Tides | ONE BEDROOM 06 - THE SHOREHAM | 1BR,1BA | $4.65 |
Aqua at Lakeshore East | aqs107b | Studio ,1BA | $4.70 |
Cascade | cacon10a | Studio ,1BA | $4.94 |
Coast at Lakeshore East | Cx1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shore East
What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Shore East?
There are currently 25 Apartments for Rent in Lake Shore East, IL with pricing that ranges from $2,090 to $19,837. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Shore East ranging from $1,920 to $30,000.
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 $1,920 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,922.
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