Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $805 (322 Rentals)

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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 - $3,047

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632 W. Addison

632-644 W Addison StChicago, IL 60613
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$1,325 - $2,050
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505 W Belmont Ave

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3510 N. Pine Grove
$1,340 - $2,800

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3510 N. Pine Grove

3510 N Pine Grove AveChicago, IL 60657
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739 W Belmont Ave
$1,350 - $1,395

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739 W Belmont Ave

739 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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711 W Belmont
$1,395 - $1,515

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711 W Belmont

711 W BelmontChicago, IL 60657
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711 W Belmont Ave
$1,395 - $1,450

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711 W Belmont Ave

711 W Belmont AveChicago, IL 60657
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2630 N. Hampden Court
$1,400 - $2,515

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2630 N. Hampden Court

2630 N Hampden CtChicago, IL 60614
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441 W. Barry
$1,412 - $2,872

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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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510 W Briar Pl
$1,495 - $1,950

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510 W Briar Pl

510 W Briar PlChicago, IL 60657
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556 W Arlington Pl
$1,495 - $2,295

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556 W Arlington Pl

556 W Arlington PlChicago, 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. 656 W Belden Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Lakeview East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
424 W. DiverseyStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
656 W Belden AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
544 W. MelroseSTUD/1BAStudio,1BA$1,260
Parkway ApartmentsStudio - Tier 3Studio,1BA$1,279
3510 N. Pine GroveSTUD/1BAStudio,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview East, IL

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview East area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3712 N Racine Ave Model at 3712 N Racine Ave, Unit # 01 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Lakeview East apartment is the 2643 N Southport Ave Model at 2643 N Southport Ave, Unit CH starting at $4,750 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Bucktown 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.
3712 N Racine Ave, Unit # 013712 N Racine Ave4BR,2BA$0.48
2643 N Southport Ave, Unit CH2643 N Southport Ave3BR,3BA$2.16
2643 N Southport Ave, Unit CH2643 N Southport Ave3BR,3BA$2.16
2643 N Southport Ave, Unit E2643 N Southport Ave3BR,3BA$2.16
1320 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31320 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.29
912 W Newport Ave912 W Newport Ave3BR,2BA$2.33
625 W Belmont Ave625 W Belmont Ave3BR,2BA$2.33
3734 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 1E3734 N Pine Grove Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
632 W. Addison1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.14
618 W Patterson, Unit 508618 W PattersonStudio ,1BA$2.21

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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 $1,580 at 632 W. Addison.

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 $2,495 at 1101-11 W. Grace St..

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