Looking for an apartment in the Chicago metro area?
We compared what $1,700 might get you in Chicago, Naperville and Skokie, using data from rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down a rental in the area.
What amenities and square footage might you get for the money, and how does location change the equation? (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
Read on to see the listings, below.
Chicago — 2146 W Chicago Ave., #2r
First, there's this 750-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment, located at 2146 W Chicago Ave. in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Asking $1,700 / month, it's priced 7 percent below the $1,820 median rent for a 2-bedroom in Chicago.
In this abode, the listing promises central heating, hardwood flooring, a deck, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are negotiable.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
Naperville — 2812 Loveland St.
Next, there's this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home, located at 2812 Loveland St. in Naperville. It's also listed for $1,700 / month for its 1,502-square-feet of space—8 percent pricier than Naperville's median 2-bedroom rent of $1,575.
In this house, look for hardwood floors, a deck, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ample natural light and closet space. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and outdoor space. Pets are not permitted.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is moderately walkable and doesn't offer many public transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
Skokie — 10060 Lamon Ave.
Listed at $1,700 / month, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch house at 10060 Lamon Ave. in Skokie is 21 percent below Skokie's median 3-bedroom rent of $2,150.
In this home, you'll get hardwood floors, large windows, closet space, an oven and a bar area in the basement. The building features outdoor space. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the full listing here.)
Rental price medians are calculated considering all of the listings between zero and four bedrooms within a defined geography that appeared in Zumper’s database over the 90-day period immediately preceding the publish date of this article.
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