Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (286 Rentals)

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3824 N Fremont, Unit 52
$1,225
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3824 N Fremont, Unit 52

3824 N FremontChicago, IL 60613
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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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515 W Belmont Ave
$1,325 - $1,995
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515 W Belmont Ave

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

711 W Belmont AveChicago, IL 60657
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441 W. Barry
$1,412 - $2,930
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441 W. Barry

441 W Barry AveChicago, IL 60657
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Lakeview, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 721 W. Belmont priced from $1,135. 424 W. Diversey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
721 W. BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$1,135
424 W. DiverseyStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Parkway ApartmentsStudio - Tier 3Studio,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, IL

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview area is the $1.85 price per square foot 1456 W Irving Park Rd Model at 1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit # 01 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Lakeview apartment is the 1456 W Irving Park Rd Model at 1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 1 starting at $4,150 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit # 011456 W Irving Park Rd4BR,2BA$1.85
1456 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 11456 W Irving Park Rd4BR,2BA$1.80
1320 W Diversey Pky, Unit 31320 W Diversey Pky3BR,2BA$2.29
1437 W Oakdale Ave, Unit 21437 W Oakdale Ave3BR,2BA$2.25
652 W Gordon Ter, Unit 1E652 W Gordon Ter2BR,2BA$2.20
1210 W Montrose Ave1210 W Montrose Ave3BR,1BA$2.23
900 W Montrose Ave905 Agatite - 2 bed den2BR,1BA$2.00
Times Square Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B32BR,1BA$2.06
632 W. Addison1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.14
618 W Patterson, Unit 508618 W PattersonStudio ,1BA$2.21

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Lakeview, Chicago, IL

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeview Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakeview?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakeview is at 721 W. Belmont listed at $1,135.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeview Apartment is $1,575 at 4180 Marine Terrace Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakeview Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeview is starting from $2,179 at Times Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lakeview Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakeview Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3912-28 N. Pine Grove and starts from $2,995.

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