Apartments for Rent in the North Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (8,482 Rentals)

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Flora
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$2,300 - $28,969
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Flora

1114 W Carroll AveChicago, IL 60607
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Spoke
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$2,141 - $5,803
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Spoke

728 N Morgan StChicago, IL 60642
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AMLI River North
$2,327 - $9,949
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AMLI River North

71 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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Hubbard Place
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$2,654 - $7,310
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Hubbard Place

360 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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SoNo East
$2,436 - $13,648
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SoNo East

840 W Blackhawk StChicago, IL 60642
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One Superior Place
$2,406 - $4,803
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One Superior Place

1 W Superior StChicago, IL 60654
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The Clark
$3,005 - $3,270
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The Clark

1201 N Clark StChicago, IL 60610
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AMLI 808
$2,143 - $5,940
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AMLI 808

808 N Wells StChicago, IL 60610
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Elevate Lincoln Park
$2,734 - $13,380
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Elevate Lincoln Park

930 W Altgeld StChicago, IL 60614
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North Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with younger kids, location matters. This submarket has now become known as a leading section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated education resources.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with nice outdoor spaces is a must-have. North Lakefront is a highly-rated residential area for its the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has a reputation as one of our favorite high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of Chicago ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about North Lakefront

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the North Lakefront area of Chicago, IL?

As of today, August 01, 2026, there are currently 8,482 available North Lakefront apartments priced from $595 to $43,181, with an average monthly rent of $3,200.

How much are Studio apartments in North Lakefront?

There are currently 2,792 Studio Apartments in North Lakefront with rent ranges from $595 to $4,732 with an average price of $2,104.

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 $640 to $8,128 with an average monthly rent of $2,746.

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 $762 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,706.

How expensive are North Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,860 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in North Lakefront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,480 to $38,481 - averaging $4,848 for the location.

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