
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 finding housing in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $2,600/month on rent.
Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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240 E. Illinois St., #1703 (Streeterville)
First up, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 240 E. Illinois St., #1703. It's listed for $2,600/month.
Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, a swimming pool and on-site management. In the furnished unit, there is air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a balcony. Pets are not allowed.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
4326 N. Ashland Ave., #2 (South East Ravenswood)
Here's a 1,100-square-foot studio apartment at 4326 N. Ashland Ave., #2, that's going for $2,600/month.
In the unit, you'll get air conditioning, high ceilings and a fireplace. Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking. Feline companions are welcome.
Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
6 Michigan Ave., #511 (The Loop)
Located at 6 Michigan Ave., #511, here's a studio condo that's listed for $2,600/month.
In the unit, you can expect hardwood floors, in-unit laundry and a balcony. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking, a fitness center and a roof deck. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
469 W. Huron St. (River North)
Fin, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 469 W. Huron St. It's listed for $2,600/month for its 825 square feet of space.
When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking, a swimming pool and a fitness center. In the apartment, there are hardwood floors, in-unit laundry and a balcony. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are allowed. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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