Believe it or not, the priciest listing in today's Chicago rental market is going for $15,000 / month — a staggering 378 percent above the median average for 3-bedroom rentals in Illinois. As absurd as it may seem, it's not the only glitzy listing in the city. But what fancy features might someone score, given these astronomical prices?
We scanned local listings in Chicago via rental site Zumper to discover the city's most extravagant listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
Here are the city's select listings, below.
436 E North Water St., #E (Streeterville)
First, there's this mammoth townhouse over at 436 E North Water St. in Streeterville, which has three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Whereas the average price for a 3-bedroom rental in Chicago is about $2,100 / month, this home is currently going for $8,750 / month.
In the unit, you can anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, high ceilings, a fireplace, a balcony, recessed lighting, a kitchen bar, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. The building has garage parking, outdoor space and a roof deck. As ritzy as this house might sound, pets aren't allowed.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
437 W Roslyn Place (Lincoln Park)
Next, here's this impressive single-family home over at 437 W Roslyn Place in Lincoln Park. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and is currently priced at $7,700 / month.
In the condo, you can anticipate hardwood floors, high ceilings, a dishwasher, a fireplace, in-unit laundry, a balcony, bay windows, a kitchen island, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The building offers garage parking, outdoor space and a roof deck. Pets are welcome in this luxurious home, though there is a weight restriction.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
221 E Walton Place, #20 (Streeterville)
Finally, there's this fabulous condo situated at 221 E Walton Place in Streeterville. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and it's a sprawling 2,500-square-feet in size. This spot is currently priced at $7,500 / month. What makes it so pricey?
In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a deck, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a kitchen island that sits three. The building comes with garage parking. Pets are allowed, though there is a weight restriction.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
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