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Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $700 get you?

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Published on August 07, 2019
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $700 get you?

1735 W. 79th St. | Photos: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Chicago?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Chicago with a budget of up to $700/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1735 W. 79th St. (Gresham)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $615/month, this 400-square-foot studio apartment is located at 1735 W. 79th St.

In the residence, you can expect hardwood flooring, central heating and an eat-in kitchen. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

7465 S. South Shore Drive (South Shore)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 7465 S. South Shore Drive. It's listed for $650/month.

The building features an elevator, on-site laundry and assigned parking. You can also expect to find air conditioning and a ceiling fan in the unit. This property is cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

7147 S. Jeffery Ave. (South Shore)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $650/month, this studio apartment is located at 7147 S. Jeffery Ave.

This spot it cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5948 W. Superior St. (South Austin)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a 250-square-foot studio apartment at 5948 W. Superior St. that's going for $675/month.

On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. You can also expect to see granite countertops, central heating and hardwood flooring in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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