
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (69 Rentals)


3254 W Leland Ave

3723-3729 W Grand Ave, Unit 3725-2S

3725 W Grand Ave, Unit 2S

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3025 N Hamlin Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

5054 N Ridgeway Ave

1230 W Roscoe St

Paseo Boricua Arts Building

3328 W Chicago Ave

2840 W Fulton St, Unit Garden
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1333 N Lorel Ave

3249 N Elston Ave

4056 W Crystal St

3918 W Augusta Blvd

411 N Hamlin Ave

632 N Central Park Ave

Belle Plaine Apartments

3200 W Fulton Blvd

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

3700 W. Cornelia
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2701 N. Troy/3120 W. Schubert

1530-1542 N Kedzie Ave

3816-20 W. North Ave.

4815 N Springfield

3600 W Franklin

Palmer Apartments

4052-4058 W Belmont Ave

4906 N Springfield Ave

2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave

4107-4115 N Broadway St
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4241-4247 N Hermitage Ave

4705 N Central Park Ave

832 N. Rockwell Ave.

5200 N Wayne Ave

2000 W Summerdale Ave

437-59 W. Belmont Ave.

3435 W Berteau Ave Unit 3C

4310-4316 N Keystone Ave

2322 W. Thomas St.

4128-34 W. Addison St. / 3601-03 N. Kedvale Ave
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3733 N Janssen

1914 N Drake Ave

2032 N Winchester Ave

516 W. Briar Pl.

1002-16 W. Irving Park Rd.

920 W Cullom

1234 N Cleaver

2218 W Chicago Ave

Waveland Park Court

1200 W Addison St
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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 | $2,087 | $1,025 | $4,935 |
| North Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $950 | $10,000+ |
North Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,697 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,970 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,549 | $1,207 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,386 | $3,600 | $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 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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lakefront?
The cheapest apartment in North Lakefront is 3600 W Franklin which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in North Lakefront costs $21,333.
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 48 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 $265 which is $21,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lakefront.
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