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Renting in Chicago: What will $2,600 get you?

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Published on June 28, 2019
Renting in Chicago: What will $2,600 get you? 220 W. Illinois St. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Chicago?

We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring housing in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $2,600/month on rent.

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

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220 W. Illinois St. (River North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,501/month, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot is located at 220 W. Illinois St.

The unit offers a dishwasher, a balcony, a walk-in closet, air conditioning, a fireplace and in-unit laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1120 N. LaSalle St. (Near North)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 1120 N. LaSalle St. It's listed for $2,509/month for its 975 square feet.

The building features on-site laundry, garage parking and secured entry. The unit also comes with hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

311 W. Illinois St. (River North)

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 311 W. Illinois St. that's also going for $2,509/month.

The building has additional storage space. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

180 N. Ada St. (West Town)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 180 N. Ada St., here's a 691-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's listed for $2,510/month.

The residence includes a fireplace, in-unit laundry and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1920 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Bucktown)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 1920 N. Milwaukee Ave. It's listed for $2,513/month.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and central heating and air conditioning. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are allowed.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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