Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on September 20, 2019
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,700 get you?4607 Sheridan Plaza. | Photo: 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 locating apartment rentals in Chicago if you've got a budget of up to $1,700/month.

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

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4607 Sheridan Plaza, #613 (Uptown)

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Listed at $1,607/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 4607 Sheridan Plaza.

The apartment offers stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building boasts on-site laundry. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1830 W. Lawrence Ave., #1B (Ravenswood)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 1830 W. Lawrence Ave. It's listed for $1,614/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. In the apartment, expect to find stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. 

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

3935 N. Janssen Ave., #W2 (Lakeview)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 3935 N. Janssen Ave. that's going for $1,615/month.

Expect to see hardwood flooring in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. 

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5441 N. East River Road (O'Hare)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,623/month, this 983-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 5441 N. East River Road.

The building offers garage parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. Also, expect to find carpeted floors in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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