
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $850 (267 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lakefront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakefront Studio Apartments | $1,073 | $600 | $2,835 |
| South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $520 | $3,080 |
South Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $850 | $4,908 |
| South Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $1,125 | $8,849 |
| South Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| South Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $1,405 | $8,983 |
| South Lakefront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lakefront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Lakefront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lakefront is under $785.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lakefront?
The cheapest apartment in South Lakefront is 8702 S Escanaba Ave which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Lakefront costs $4,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lakefront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 237 regular apartments in South Lakefront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Lakefront?
Cheap apartments in South Lakefront have an average cost of $327 which is $3,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lakefront.
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