
Apartments for Rent in the North Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (548 Rentals)


Lawrence Lofts

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

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The 808 Cleveland

The Edison

Park View Apartments

14 West Elm Apartments

The Onyx on Carmen

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Beachwalk Apartments

Dearborn Plaza
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Times Square Apartments

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

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Wyndham Apartments

534 W. Wellington Ave

4756 N. Maplewood Ave.

520-28 W. Surf St.

4031 N Kenmore Apartments

517-25 W. Brompton Ave.

424 W. Oakdale Ave.

4521 N. Malden St.
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Gramercy Row Apartments

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468 West Melrose

924 W Newport Ave

The Winnie

544 W. Melrose

4600 N. Winchester / 1940-54 W. Wilson

1330 N Dearborn

Oakdale Terrace - 525 W Oakdale Ave

1049 W. Oakdale

441 W. Barry
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The Lawrence House

515 W. Barry

450 West Melrose Apartments

537 W. Melrose

3510 N. Pine Grove

1940 N. Lincoln

430 - 446 W. Diversey

536 W. Addison

3130 N. Lake Shore Drive

3957 W Irving Park Rd
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596 W. Hawthorne

Canterbury Court Apartments

422-24 Melrose

Issel Building

3625 W. Dickens St.

The Wilson Club

443 Wrightwood

5326 N Winthrop Ave

The Hazelton

25 E. Delaware
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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 | $2,058 | $975 | $4,478 |
| North Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,058 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,007 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,442 | $2,800 | $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 North Lakefront
How much are Studio apartments in North Lakefront?
There are currently 2,852 Studio Apartments in North Lakefront with rent ranges from $975 to $4,478 with an average price of $2,058.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom North Lakefront Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in North Lakefront ranges from $1,250 to $13,843 with an average monthly rent of $2,594.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in North Lakefront cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in North Lakefront range from $1,195 to $19,993. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,533.
How expensive are North Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,848 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in North Lakefront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $38,481 - averaging $5,058 for the location.
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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