
Apartments for Rent in the North Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (982 Rentals)


505 W Melrose Street

Upshore Residences

ONE Old Town Park

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1100 North Lasalle

The Seneca Apartments

Park View Apartments

14 West Elm Apartments

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan
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The Edison

Lawrence Lofts

4756 N. Maplewood Ave.

The Nest at Lincoln Park West

4241 Kenmore Apartments

The 808 Cleveland

The Teller House

The Weyland

The Eagle Building - 3833 N Broadway
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The Deco North Lake Shore

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1133 N. Dearborn

Emaret at Lincoln Square

The Onyx on Sheridan

The Montrose

Marina City

40 East Oak

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

Grace Street Towers

Park Dearborn
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Dearborn Plaza

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1120 N. LaSalle

Times Square Apartments

Wyndham Apartments

The Belmont by Reside

The Sally

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

534 W. Wellington Ave

Beachwalk Apartments
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Acclaim on North Avenue

817 W Lakeside Place

3521-29 N. Broadway

Eight Eleven Uptown

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

640 W Wrightwood Ave

4031 N Kenmore Apartments

517-25 W. Brompton Ave.

424 W. Oakdale Ave.

4521 N. Malden 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 | $2,127 | $795 | $9,999 |
| North Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $1,100 | $6,759 |
| North Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,019 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,708 | $1,294 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,859 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| North Lakefront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $22,082 | $10,000 | $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 2,756 Studio Apartments in North Lakefront with rent ranges from $795 to $9,999 with an average price of $2,127.
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 $1,100 to $6,759 with an average monthly rent of $2,772.
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 $1,350 to $14,435. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,717.
How expensive are North Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,845 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in North Lakefront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $38,481 - averaging $5,019 for the location.
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