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Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,200 get you?

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Published on September 13, 2019
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,200 get you?520 Melrose Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 locating affordable apartments in Chicago if you've got a budget of up to $1,200/month.

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

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1941 N. Lincoln Ave. (Old Town Triangle)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

There's this studio apartment situated at 1941 N. Lincoln Ave. It's listed for $1,102/month for its 275 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry, an elevator and on-site laundry. You can also expect to see hardwood flooring in the unit. The rental is cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

540 W. Roscoe St., #287 (Lakeview East)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,105/month, this studio apartment is located at 540 W. Roscoe St., #287. 

Look for central heating in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

914 W. Dakin St., #314 (Lakeview)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 914 W. Dakin St., #314. It's listed for $1,107/month.

The unit includes large windows, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building offers on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

520 Melrose Ave. (Lakeview East)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 400-square-foot studio apartment at 520 Melrose Ave. that's going for $1,110/month.

The building features on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll see air conditioning, a balcony and a dishwasher. The property is cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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