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Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,400 get you?

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Published on October 08, 2019
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,400 get you?2101 S. Michigan 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 hunting down affordable apartments in Chicago if you're on a budget of up to $1,400/month.

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

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5050 N. Sheridan Road (Uptown)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,302/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5050 N. Sheridan Road.

In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring, air conditioning and a dishwasher. Building amenities include on-site laundry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

2844 N. Orchard St. (Lake View East)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,310/month, this studio apartment is located at 2844 N. Orchard St.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. Also, expect to find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

440 W. Barry Ave. (Lake View East)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 440 W. Barry Ave. It's also listed for $1,310/month.

In the apartment, you'll find carpeted floors. The building has on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

2101 S. Michigan Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide

Check out this studio apartment that's located at 2101 S. Michigan Ave. It's listed for $1,315/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and garage parking. In the apartment, the listing promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. 

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

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