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Renting in Chicago: What will $1,800 get you?

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Published on July 03, 2019
Renting in Chicago: What will $1,800 get you?175 N. Harbor Drive. | 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 locating a rental in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $1,800/month on rent.

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

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1120 N. LaSalle St. (Near North)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,701/month, this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1120 N. LaSalle St.

The unit boasts hardwood flooring. The building offers garage parking and on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: cats are permitted.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is suitable for walking and biking, and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

1700 N. North Park Ave. (Old Town Triangle)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 1700 N. North Park Ave. It's listed for $1,702/month for its 473 square feet.

You can expect to find a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

175 N. Harbor Drive, #310 (New Eastside)

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Check out this studio apartment that's located at 175 N. Harbor Drive. It's listed for $1,705/month.

The apartment boasts high ceilings. Animals are not permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is moderately suitable for walking and biking, and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1606 E. Hyde Park Blvd. (Kenwood)

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Located at 1606 E. Hyde Park Blvd., here's an 850-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's listed for $1,707/month.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is convenient for walking, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3450 N. Lake Shore Drive (Lake View East)

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Finally, listed at $1,709/month, this 850-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 3450 N. Lake Shore Drive.

The building features on-site laundry, a fitness center and a swimming pool. Also, expect to find a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and carpeted floors in the unit. Cats are permitted. 

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is suitable for walking and biking, and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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