
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,095 (229 Rentals)


596 W. Hawthorne

424 W. Diversey

744 W Belmont, Unit A00C

Parkway Apartments

536 W. Addison

3510 N. Pine Grove

701 W Belmont Ave, Unit A06C

717 W Belmont Ave, Unit A09C

455 W. Wellington
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Park Wellington Apartments

450 W. Melrose

1049 W. Oakdale

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2E

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5i

544 W. Melrose

632 W. Addison

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503 W Belmont Ave, Unit J08W

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit A03C

517-25 W. Brompton Ave.
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422-24 Melrose

515 W Melrose St, Unit A05C

545 W Wellington, Unit A08C

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515 W Belmont Ave

2825 N Burling St, Unit 04

Beachwalk Apartments

534 W. Wellington Ave

537 W. Melrose

515 W. Briar

441 W. Barry
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424 W. Oakdale Ave.

505 W Belmont Ave

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515 W Belmont Ave, Unit A09C

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit A01C

2738 N. Pine Grove

515 W. Barry

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739 W Belmont Ave

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744 W Belmont Ave, Unit K01J

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625 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5

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711 W Belmont Ave, Unit 504
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645 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit A03C

430-446 W. Diversey

828 W. Fullerton

641 W. Aldine

833 W Wolfram St, Unit A09C

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618 W Patterson Ave, Unit 508

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822 W Waveland Ave, Unit A04C

2844 N Orchard St, Unit A09C

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit A02C

620 W. Belmont
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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 | $1,626 | $1,095 | $3,281 |
| Lakeview East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $1,475 | $5,981 |
| Lakeview East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $1,950 | $6,135 |
| Lakeview East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,931 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Lakeview East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,574 | $3,950 | $6,495 |
| Lakeview East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,500 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
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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 $1,239.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview East?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview East is 721 W. Belmont which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Lakeview East costs $8,500.
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 $136 which is $8,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview East.
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