
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,195 (223 Rentals)


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4149 S Maplewood Ave, Unit 1 Back

Post Chicago

Parkway Apartments

Wilson Uptown LLC

Lawrence Lofts

Times Square Apartments

Wyndham Apartments

5054 N Ridgeway Ave

4036 N California Ave
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1748 N Keystone Ave

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3718 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2

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4647 N Manor Ave, Unit #G

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2344 W School St

3056 W Irving Park Rd

3550 W Lawrence Ave

Sheridan Park LLC

4649 N Manor Ave, Unit G

5054 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 313

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731 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1F
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3812 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1Main

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735 N Christiana Ave, Unit 2R

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4535 N Beacon St, Unit #3D

3418 W McLean Ave, Unit Top

450 W Briar Pl, Unit 16

1942 N Whipple St, Unit 2R

4666 N Spaulding Ave

4747 N Damen Ave

4031 N Kenmore Apartments

3746 W Leland Ave
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4816 N Springfield Ave

4510 N Hazel St

1913 W Foster Ave

2352 N St Louis Ave

2312 N Drake Ave

4756 N. Maplewood Ave.

2451 W Gunnison St, Unit 3

632 W. Addison

534 W. Wellington Ave

4745 N Damen Ave
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5234 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

930 W. Winona

517-25 W. Brompton Ave.

3510 N. Pine Grove

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2606 W Gunnison St

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4875 N Paulina St

515 W. Briar

634 W. Cornelia

5326 N Winthrop Ave

850 Argyle Place
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North Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Lakefront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakefront Studio Apartments | $2,093 | $1,025 | $4,927 |
North Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,708 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,952 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,964 | $1,204 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,398 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in North Lakefront, Chicago, IL
Jahn Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lakefront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Lakefront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Lakefront is at Maple listed at $1,230.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Lakefront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Lakefront Apartment is $1,230 at Maple.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Lakefront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Lakefront is starting from $1,230 at Maple.
What is the most affordable North Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple and starts from $1,230.
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