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Renting in Chicago: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on January 16, 2019
Renting in Chicago: What will $2,500 get you?1470 N. Milwaukee Ave., #3. | Photos: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Chicago?

We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating an apartment in Chicago if you've got a budget of $2,500/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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847 N. Larrabee St., #3r (Cabrini Green)


Listed at $2,500/month, this studio apartment is located at 847 N. Larrabee St., #3R.

The building offers a fitness center, on-site management and a residents lounge. In the unit, you will find an open living room floor plan, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, in-unit laundry and stainless steel appliances. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1560 N. Sandburg Terrace, #2106 (Old Town)

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo over at 1560 N. Sandburg Terrace, #2106. It's also listed for $2,500/month for its 850 square feet of space.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, garage parking, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a roof deck, an elevator and storage space. The unit features hardwood flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, a balcony and stainless steel appliances, Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are permitted. Be prepared for a $200 pet fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1313 N. Ritchie Court, #1405 (Gold Coast)



Located at 1313 N. Ritchie Court, #1405, here's a 980-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $2,500/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking, a swimming pool and a fitness center. The unit features carpeting, air conditioning, white appliances and a balcony. Pets are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1470 N. Milwaukee Ave., #3 (Wicker Park)


Listed at $2,500/month, this 1,800-square-foot zero-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1470 N. Milwaukee Ave., #3.

The building features on-site laundry, on-site management and assigned parking. In the apartment, you can expect hardwood flooring, high ceilings, a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast island and in-unit laundry. Bark alert: dogs are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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