Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (365 Rentals)

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3510 N. Pine Grove
$1,215 - $2,800
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3510 N. Pine Grove

3510 N Pine Grove AveChicago, IL 60657
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544 W. Melrose
$1,260 - $2,192
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544 W. Melrose

544 W Melrose StChicago, IL 60657
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632 W. Addison
$1,274 - $2,902
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632 W. Addison

632-644 W Addison StChicago, IL 60613
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515 W Belmont Ave
$1,350 - $2,095
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515 W Belmont Ave

515 W Belmont AveChicago, IL 60657
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1049 W. Oakdale
$1,354 - $2,070
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1049 W. Oakdale

1049 W Oakdale AveChicago, IL 60657
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515 W. Briar
$1,387 - $2,249
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515 W. Briar

515 W Briar PlChicago, IL 60657
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2630 N. Hampden Court
$1,400 - $2,254
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2630 N. Hampden Court

2630 N Hampden CtChicago, IL 60614
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441 W. Barry
$1,412 - $2,873
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441 W. Barry

441 W Barry AveChicago, IL 60657
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430-446 W. Diversey
$1,445 - $3,284
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430-446 W. Diversey

430-446 W Diversey PkyChicago, IL 60614
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Lakeview East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeview East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview East area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 424 W. Diversey priced from $1,155. Parkway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Lakeview East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
424 W. DiverseyStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
Parkway ApartmentsStudio - Tier 12Studio,1BA$1,279
534 W. Wellington AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
721 W. BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
644 W. Surf0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
2970 N SheridanS2Studio,1BA$1,439
620 W. Belmont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview East, IL

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview East area is the $2.41 price per square foot 3247 N Seminary Ave Model at 3247 N Seminary Ave, Unit 1A in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $5,950. The second greatest value Lakeview East apartment is the 1142 W Wolfram St Model at 1142 W Wolfram St, Unit 2 starting at $4,500 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3247 N Seminary Ave, Unit 1A3247 N Seminary Ave4BR,3BA$2.41
1142 W Wolfram St, Unit 21142 W Wolfram St4BR,2BA$1.88
1320 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31320 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.29
625 W Belmont Ave625 W Belmont Ave3BR,2BA$2.33
Barry Quad2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.27
2320 N Southport Ave2320 N Southport Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
832 W George St, Unit GF832 W George St2BR,1BA$2.45
656 W Belden Ave2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.47
420 W Aldine Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.40
534 W. Wellington AveStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeview East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakeview East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakeview East is at 424 W. Diversey listed at $1,155.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeview East Apartment is $1,331 at Parkway Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeview East is starting from $2,100 at 656 W Belden Ave.

What is the most affordable Lakeview East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakeview East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sheffield of Lincoln Park and starts from $3,605.

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