Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,040 (307 Rentals)

656 W Belden Ave

Park Wellington Apartments

517-25 W. Brompton

Parkway Apartments

534 W. Wellington Ave

Beachwalk Apartments
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727 W Belmont Ave, Unit #212

515 W Belmont Ave, Unit A09C

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit A03C
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468 West Melrose
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641 W. Aldine

2738 N. Pine Grove

2256 N. Cleveland
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546 W Wellington Ave, Unit A02C

705 W Belmont Ave, Unit #711-211

737 W Belmont Ave, Unit #739-208
Lakeview East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeview East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Lakeview East Studio Apartments | $1,622 | $1,040 | $9,136 |
Lakeview East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,307 | $8,492 |
Lakeview East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Lakeview East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,284 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
Lakeview East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,610 | $3,895 | $9,072 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakeview East, Chicago, IL
Ranked #12
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Lakeview East Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
78 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeview East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakeview East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeview East is under $1,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview East?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview East is 640 Briar which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Lakeview East costs $5,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeview East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Lakeview East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakeview East?
Cheap apartments in Lakeview East have an average cost of $120 which is $5,875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview East.
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