Lake View East

Chicago, IL

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Lake View East - Chicago, IL

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A classic but modern neighborhood

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Bordered by the lakefront parks of Lake Michigan, Lake View East is one of Chicago’s classic yet modern neighborhoods. The old meets new in this charming neighborhood as Lake View East is home to both Wrigley Field and over 30 theaters, trendy bars, restaurants, and boutiques.

What’s it like to live in Lake View East? Nightlife and baseball aren’t the only things to be enjoyed. Outdoor attractions like Belmont Harbor, Lakefront Trail, and Lincoln Park are within minutes of the neighborhood. Other great features of Lake View East include easy access to Downtown Chicago via public transit or interstates. Renters looking in Lake View East have options of apartments, single-family homes, condos, and townhouses ranging from ultra-modern to cozy, and they are all affordable compared to other Chicago neighborhoods.

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95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

78

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

90

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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Cost

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Renters living in the Loop pay an average of $1,846/month to rent an apartment, compared to the city average of $2,215. City dwellers exploring houses for rent throughout East Lake View can expect to pay around $2,600 per month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $309,000, compared to the city average of $262,866.

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Methodology

† 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.