
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,225 (261 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


823 W Lakeside Pl, Unit A01C

820 W Lakeside Pl, Unit A00C

816 W Lakeside Pl, Unit A05C

534 W. Wellington Ave

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957 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1b

424 W Wellington Ave, Unit 605q

938 W Cornelia Ave, Unit #1B
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4700 N Racine Ave

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3348 W Sunnyside Ave

2331 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 2

2648 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 1

951 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 2D
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1819 W Cortland St, Unit CH1

429 W Wellington Ave, Unit 434-601

2704 W Ainslie St, Unit 04-2

4874 N Magnolia Ave, Unit B

4874 N Magnolia Ave, Unit GE

4406 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

4031 N Kenmore Apartments

5326 N Winthrop Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Lakefront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakefront Studio Apartments | $2,011 | $850 | $5,102 |
North Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $1,225 | $9,450 |
| North Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,591 | $788 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,925 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,730 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,152 | $4,795 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lakefront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Lakefront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Lakefront is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lakefront?
The cheapest apartment in North Lakefront is 3600 W Franklin Blvd Chicago, IL 60624 which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in North Lakefront costs $22,933.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Lakefront?
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 83 regular apartments in North Lakefront 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 North Lakefront?
Cheap apartments in North Lakefront have an average cost of $214 which is $22,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lakefront.
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