
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 finding affordable apartments in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $2,900/month on rent.
Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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5105 S. Harper Ave. (Hyde Park)
Listed at $2,810/month, this 1,179-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom spot is located at 5105 S. Harper Ave.
In the unit, you can anticipate large windows. The building offers a roof deck. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is great for biking and has good transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
830 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Goose Island)
Next, here's a two-bedroom, two-bathroom abode located at 830 N. Milwaukee Ave. It's listed for $2,813/month for its 983 square feet.
The building features a gym. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.
Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
2215 W. Thomas St. (Ukrainian Village)
Then, there's this three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 2215 W. Thomas St. that's going for $2,825/month.
You can expect to see both air conditioning and central heating, in-unit laundry and quartz countertops in the residence. Building amenities include garage parking. Animals are not allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.
According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.
(Take a look at the full listing here.)
215 W. Washington St. (The Loop)
Located at 215 W. Washington St., here's a 1,106-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,835/month.
Look for a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry in the apartment, which is available furnished. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)
729 N. Sangamon St. (River West)
Lastly, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit over at 729 N. Sangamon St. It's listed for $2,837/month for its 895 square feet.
In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.
(See the complete listing here.)
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