
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,140 (225 Rentals)


424 W. Diversey

1409 W Diversey Pkwy

744 W Belmont, Unit A00C

Parkway Apartments

701 W Belmont Ave, Unit A06C

717 W Belmont Ave, Unit A09C

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5i

625 W Cornelia, Unit #177

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #2D
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Beachwalk Apartments

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #505-6D

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit A03C

515 W Belmont Ave, Unit A09C

422-24 Melrose

623 W Patterson Ave, Unit A07C

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit A02C

739 W Belmont Ave, Unit 505

545 W Wellington, Unit A08C

717 W Belmont Ave, Unit 109
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717 W Belmont Ave, Unit 507

1044 W George St, Unit #1050-205

1100 W George St, Unit #205

727 W Belmont Ave, Unit #505

701 W Belmont Ave, Unit #310

2825 N Burling St, Unit #202

2825 N Burling St, Unit 202

2825 N Burling St, Unit 04

2825 N Burling St, Unit 2827 North BURLING, #2827

750 W Cornelia Ave
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534 W. Wellington Ave

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit A01C

533 W Aldine, Unit A00C

618 W Patterson Ave, Unit 605

515 W Melrose St, Unit A05C

505 W Belmont Ave, Unit 3M

2842 N Orchard St, Unit 2840 North ORCHARD, #2844

1049 West Oakdale Apartments

730 W Roscoe St, Unit A05C

634 W Barry Ave, Unit 305
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833 W Wolfram St, Unit A09C

2844 N Orchard St, Unit 36

711 W Belmont Ave, Unit 404

737 W Belmont Ave, Unit 306

822 W Waveland Ave, Unit 816-13

515 W. Briar

544 W. Melrose

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit #540-307

603 W Wellington Ave, Unit #302

532 W Arlington Pl, Unit A04C
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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 | $1,635 | $1,140 | $2,991 |
| Lakeview East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,307 | $6,700 |
| Lakeview East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,469 | $1,950 | $6,500 |
| Lakeview East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,811 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Lakeview East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,788 | $3,950 | $9,072 |
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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 $1,254.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview East?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview East is 640 Briar which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Lakeview East costs $5,900.
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 8 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 $152 which is $5,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview East.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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