
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,095 (268 Rentals)


721 W. Belmont

744 W Belmont, Unit A00C, Unit A00C

Parkway Apartments

3510 N. Pine Grove

701 W Belmont Ave, Unit A06C, Unit A06C

1049 W. Oakdale

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515 W Melrose St, Unit A05C, Unit A05C

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2E, Unit 2E

544 W. Melrose
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2738 N. Pine Grove

632 W. Addison

517-25 W. Brompton Ave.

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1111 W Roscoe St, Unit #19, Unit #19

1100 W Roscoe St, Unit 16

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501 W Belmont Ave, Unit E05P, Unit E05P

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735 W Belmont Ave, Unit E00P, Unit E00P

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739 W Belmont Ave

545 W Wellington, Unit A08C, Unit A08C
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1409 W Diversey Pkwy

534 W. Wellington Ave

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3732 N Pine Grove Ave

441 W. Barry

424 W. Oakdale Ave.

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515 W Belmont Ave, Unit A09C, Unit A09C

505 W Belmont Ave

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2867 N Clark St, Unit g, Unit g

515 W. Briar

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545 W Belmont Ave, Unit H04F, Unit H04F
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705 W Belmont Ave, Unit E05P, Unit E05P

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717 W Belmont Ave, Unit 739-509, Unit 739-509

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744 W Belmont Ave, Unit K01J, Unit K01J

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625 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

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711 W Belmont Ave, Unit 504, Unit 504

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503 W Belmont Ave, Unit A03C, Unit A03C

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717 W Belmont Ave, Unit A09C, Unit A09C

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501 W Belmont Ave, Unit A01C, Unit A01C

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645 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit A03C, Unit A03C

530 W. Diversey
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422-24 Melrose

Beachwalk Apartments

430-446 W. Diversey

833 W Wolfram St, Unit A09C, Unit A09C

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2825 N Burling St, Unit #06, Unit #06

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727 W Belmont Ave, Unit #112, Unit #112

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501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #3J, Unit #3J

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837 W Wolfram St

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618 W Patterson, Unit 508, Unit 508

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546 W Wellington Ave, Unit A02C, Unit A02C
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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 | $1,690 | $1,095 | $5,000 |
| Lakeview East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,500 | $5,133 |
| Lakeview East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,602 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Lakeview East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,828 | $2,700 | $10,000+ |
| Lakeview East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,711 | $4,095 | $7,574 |
| Lakeview East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,463 | $5,850 | $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 424 W. Diversey which is listed at $1,095, 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 13 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 $124 which is $5,776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview East.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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