Average rent in Lakeview, Chicago
The median asking rent in Lakeview is $2,465 a month and the average is $3,030, based on 165 apartments available in 27 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,916 for a studio, $2,470 for a 1 bedroom, $4,440 for a 2 bedroom, $7,575 for a 3 bedroom.
That is 10% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Lakeview rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,916 | $2,076 | $1,475–$3,515 | 637 | 46 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,470 | $2,614 | $1,910–$4,451 | 723 | 90 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,440 | $4,758 | $2,867–$7,960 | 1,225 | 17 |
| 3 bedroom | $7,575 | $7,363 | $4,403–$14,500 | 1,663 | 12 |
| All sizes | $2,465 | $3,030 | 165 |
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 Lakeview compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | $2,465 | $1,916 | $2,470 | $4,440 |
| 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 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Lakeview?
The median asking rent in Lakeview is $2,465 a month and the average is $3,030, based on 165 apartments available in 27 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,916 for a studio, $2,470 for a 1 bedroom, $4,440 for a 2 bedroom, $7,575 for a 3 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in Lakeview?
The median asking rent for a studio in Lakeview is $1,916 a month, ranging from $1,475 to $3,515 across 46 available units, with an average size of 637 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Lakeview?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Lakeview is $2,470 a month, ranging from $1,910 to $4,451 across 90 available units, with an average size of 723 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Lakeview?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Lakeview is $4,440 a month, ranging from $2,867 to $7,960 across 17 available units, with an average size of 1,225 square feet.
How much is a 3 bedroom apartment in Lakeview?
The median asking rent for a 3 bedroom in Lakeview is $7,575 a month, ranging from $4,403 to $14,500 across 12 available units, with an average size of 1,663 square feet.
Is Lakeview more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Lakeview is $2,465. That is 10% below 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.