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property at 2307 W Walton St

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2307 W Walton St, Unit GW

2307 W Walton St
ChicagoIL60622

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property at 1732 N Humboldt Blvd

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1732 N Humboldt Blvd

ChicagoIL60647

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North Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Lakefront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lakefront area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1807-09 N. Lincoln Park West priced from $855. 3957 W Irving Park Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable North Lakefront apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1807-09 N. Lincoln Park WestStudioStudio,1BA$855
3957 W Irving Park RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,015
3600 W Franklin Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,075
640 BriarStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
424 W. DiverseyStudioStudio,1BA$1,135
The EdisonStudio | 1 bath - EFFRStudio,1BA$1,168
3838 N. BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lakefront, IL

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Lakefront area is the $0.18 price per square foot 3600 W Sunnyside Ave Model at 3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Albany Park neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value North Lakefront apartment is the 3853 W Palmer St Model at 3853 W Palmer St, Unit # 02W starting at $2,695 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Logan Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lakefront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 23600 W Sunnyside Ave2BR,1BA$0.18
3853 W Palmer St, Unit # 02W3853 W Palmer St3BR,1BA$0.27
1133 N. Dearborn2-BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.33
3022 N Avers Ave, Unit 1A3022 N Avers Ave3BR,3BA$1.25
5024 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit 15024 N Ridgeway Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.28
4537 N Greenview Ave, Unit Garden F4537 N Greenview Ave2BR,2BA$1.39
2252 N Monticello Ave, Unit 12252 N Monticello Ave3BR,1BA$1.31
2211 N Campbell Ave, Unit 3rd floor2211 N Campbell Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
2325 W Rice St2325 W Rice St2BR,1BA$1.33
4730 N Spaulding Ave, Unit #2W4730 N Spaulding Ave2BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Lakefront

What type of rentals are currently available in North Lakefront?

There are currently 8462 Apartments for Rent in North Lakefront, IL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $48,409. There are also 2347 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Lakefront ranging from $930 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Lakefront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Lakefront ranges from $930 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,359.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Lakefront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Lakefront range from $1,350 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $930 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,195.

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