Whether you're house hunting or not, it can occasionally be entertaining to gape at an upmarket real estate listing to see what kind of homes wealthier people can afford. So what exactly does the top-end of Chicago's rental market look like today — and what amenities, room count and square footage might someone land, given these astronomical prices?
We took a look at local listings in Chicago via rental website Zumper to determine the city's most glamorous listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
Here are the city's select listings, below.
2020 N Mohawk St. (Lincoln Park)
Take a look at this fabulous, single-family home, located at 2020 N Mohawk St. in Lincoln Park. It has a whopping four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, is 3,600-square-feet in size, and is currently going for $8,800 / month.
In the unit, you can expect hardwood floors, high ceilings, a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space, a kitchen island, ample closet space and a fully tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower. The building has on-site laundry, a recreation room, garage parking and outdoor space. Pets aren't admissible.
(If you want to day dream, see the complete listing here.)
1500 N Astor St., #1 (Gold Coast)
This mammoth, 2,700-square-foot townhouse, located at 1500 N Astor St., in the Gold Coast, features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two half-bathrooms. Whereas the average price for a 2-bedroom rental in Chicago is roughly $1,800 / month, this mansion is currently listed at $8,000 / month. What, exactly, makes it so glitzy?
In this furnished unit, you can anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a fireplace, a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a butler sink, ample cabinet space, a fully tiled bathroom with heated floors and high ceilings. Building amenities include an elevator and storage space. Cats and dogs are not allowed.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
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