Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 15, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Lake View East, Chicago505 W. Belmont Ave. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Lake View East are hovering around $1,495, compared to a $1,600 one-bedroom median for Chicago as a whole.

But how does the low-end pricing on a Lake View East rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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505 W. Belmont Ave.

Photo: Zumper

Listed at $820/month, this studio apartment, located at 505 W. Belmont Ave., is 27.1% less than the $1,125/month median rent for a studio in Lake View East.

Building amenities include on-site laundry; the residence also includes a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

711 W. Belmont Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this studio at 711 W. Belmont Ave., listed at $975/month.

Expect to find hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the residence. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. 

(See the listing here.)

521 W. Brompton Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 521 W. Brompton Ave., listed at $985/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. You can also expect hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the residence. The listing is cat-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)

528 W. Oakdale Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 528 W. Oakdale Ave., is listed for $990/month.

You'll find hardwood flooring in the residence. Building amenities include assigned parking and on-site laundry. 

(See the listing here.)

428 W. Surf St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 428 W. Surf St., there's this studio apartment, going for $1,015/month.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. This listing is cat-friendly

(View the listing here.)


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