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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 Ashland Avenue Apartments priced from $975. 3957 W Irving Park Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable North Lakefront apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashland Avenue ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$975
3957 W Irving Park RdStudioStudio,1BA$995
3600 W Franklin Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,075
3834 N SheffieldStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
721 W. BelmontStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
424 W. DiverseyStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
3838 N. BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lakefront, IL

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Lakefront area is the $0.28 price per square foot 2523 N California Ave Model at 2523 N California Ave, Unit # 02 in the in the Logan Square neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value North Lakefront apartment is the 1244 W Huron St Model at 1244 W Huron St, Unit # 01 starting at $3,995 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the West Town 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.
2523 N California Ave, Unit # 022523 N California Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
1244 W Huron St, Unit # 011244 W Huron St3BR,2BA$0.40
953 W Cornelia Ave, Unit # 03D953 W Cornelia Ave1BR,1BA$0.18
1229 W Barry Ave, Unit George1229 W Barry Ave2BR,2BA$0.43
4625 N Dover St, Unit G4625 N Dover St2BR,2BA$1.25
1130 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit Two South1130 N Ridgeway Ave3BR,2BA$1.33
Post Chicago Apartments4 Bed 3 Bath4BR,3BA$0.98
4527 N Christiana Ave, Unit BSMT4527 N Christiana Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
928 N Harding Ave, Unit 2 floor928 N Harding Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
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 8881 Apartments for Rent in North Lakefront, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $77,776. There are also 3472 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Lakefront ranging from $810 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 $810 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,929.

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 $1,385 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $825 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,254.

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