Average rent in Lakeshore East, Chicago
The median asking rent in Lakeshore East is $3,101 a month and the average is $3,254, based on 188 apartments available in 5 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,499 for a studio, $3,111 for a 1 bedroom, $4,450 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 13% above the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Lakeshore East rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,499 | $2,522 | $2,238–$3,091 | 547 | 36 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,111 | $3,111 | $2,577–$4,065 | 746 | 90 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,450 | $4,412 | $3,943–$5,307 | 1,144 | 43 |
| All sizes | $3,101 | $3,254 | 188 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Lakeshore East compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,957 | $2,000 | $3,159 | $4,943 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Lakeshore East?
The median asking rent in Lakeshore East is $3,101 a month and the average is $3,254, based on 188 apartments available in 5 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,499 for a studio, $3,111 for a 1 bedroom, $4,450 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in Lakeshore East?
The median asking rent for a studio in Lakeshore East is $2,499 a month, ranging from $2,238 to $3,091 across 36 available units, with an average size of 547 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Lakeshore East?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Lakeshore East is $3,111 a month, ranging from $2,577 to $4,065 across 90 available units, with an average size of 746 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Lakeshore East?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Lakeshore East is $4,450 a month, ranging from $3,943 to $5,307 across 43 available units, with an average size of 1,144 square feet.
Is Lakeshore East more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Lakeshore East is $3,101. That is 13% above the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.