
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 $1,000/month.
Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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4440 N. Wolcott Ave. (Ravenswood)
First, listed at $905/month, this studio apartment is located at 4440 N. Wolcott Ave.
The unit has both air conditioning and central heating and hardwood flooring. The building features on-site laundry and assigned parking. Animals are not allowed.
Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
4829 N. Damen Ave. (Ravenswood)
Next, check out this studio apartment that's located at 4829 N. Damen Ave. It's listed for $915/month.
The building offers on-site laundry. The apartment also comes with central heating and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
2244 W. Wilson Ave. (Ravenswood)
Then, located at 2244 W. Wilson Ave., here's a studio apartment that's also listed for $915/month.
Expect to find hardwood flooring in the apartment. The building offers on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.
(See the complete listing here.)
511 W. Melrose St. (Lakeview East)
And isted at $920/month, this studio apartment is located at 511 W. Melrose St.
The building has on-site laundry. Expect to find a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
5300-5308 S. Hyde Park Blvd. (East Hyde Park)
Finally, here's a 378-square-foot studio apartment at 5300-5308 S. Hyde Park Blvd. that's going for $923/month.
Amenities offered in the building include bike parking, assigned parking and on-site laundry. The unit also comes with hardwood flooring and central heating. The rental is cat-friendly.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Take a look at the full listing here.)
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