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What does $1,600 rent you in Chicago, today?

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Published on January 23, 2019
What does $1,600 rent you in Chicago, today?West Polk Street and Ashland Avenue. | Photos: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Chicago?

We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring an apartment in Chicago if you've got a budget of $1,600/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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West Polk Street and Ashland Avenue (University Village - Little Italy)

Listed at $1,600/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at West Polk Street and Ashland Avenue. 

The unit features a mix of hardwood flooring and carpeting, stainless steel appliances and a balcony. Building amenities include on-site laundry, garage parking, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, secured entry and on-site management. Pet owners, rejoice: cats and dogs are allowed; there's also an on-site dog park. 

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

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

North Lakeview and West Fullerton avenues #406 (Lincoln Park)

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at North Lakeview and West Fullerton avenues #406. It's also listed for $1,600/month.

This unit in a renovated vintage building offers hardwood floors, archways, stainless steel appliances and generous closet space. The building offers a 24-hour front desk, on-site laundry, a fitness center, a roof deck, an elevator, bike storage and on-site management. Feline companions are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2754 N. Hampden Court, #1401 (Park West)

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2754 N. Hampden Court, #1401 that's going for $1,600/month.

Apartment amenities include carpeting, ample closet space and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, expect a party room, a fitness center, a sun deck and an outdoor pool. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

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

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

211 E. Ohio St., #1106 (Streeterville)

Located at 211 E. Ohio St., #1106, here's a junior one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's listed for $1,600/month.

In the furnished unit, you can expect hardwood floors, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate assigned parking, a fitness center and an indoor pool. Pets are not allowed.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

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