Lake Shore East

Chicago, IL

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Lake Shore East - Chicago, IL

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An amazing, upscale Chicago development that has become a destination all its own

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Lake Shore East began as a mixed-use development on what’s considered Chicago’s New Eastside. It’s quickly grown into a destination and residential area known for its incredible high-rise apartment buildings and modern skyline. Skyscrapers stand near the shore of Lake Michigan, surrounding amazing parks and shopping centers. Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive hold upscale restaurants, boutiques, and the offices of dozens of companies. If you’re looking to live and work in one of Chicago’s most inspiring areas, check out the abundant rental options in Lake Shore East.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Shore East is $2,255 for a studio, $2,715 for one bedroom, $4,142 for two bedrooms, and $5,352 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Shore East has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 584 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,255/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 744 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,715/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,164 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,142/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,757 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,352/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

94

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

94

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

83

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.