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Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,900 get you?

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Published on October 25, 2019
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,900 get you?918 W. Dakin St. | 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 finding affordable apartments in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $1,900/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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918 W. Dakin St. (Lakeview)

Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,801/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 918 W. Dakin St.

The unit offers hardwood floors and a dishwasher. The building boasts on-site laundry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1323 W. Morse Ave. (Rogers Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 1323 W. Morse Ave. It's listed for $1,805/month for its 970 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and assigned parking. In the unit, which comes furnished, you can expect hardwood floors and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $250 pet fee.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5326-5336 S. Greenwood Ave. (Hyde Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's an 823-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom abode at 5326-5336 S. Greenwood Ave. that's going for $1,814/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect outdoor space. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

30 E. Adams St. (The Loop)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 30 E. Adams St. It's listed for $1,819/month.

The building offers a gym. You can also expect a deck, in-unit laundry and hardwood floors in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

555 W. Arlington Place

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, located at 555 W. Arlington Place, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,820/month.

In the apartment, you'll see a dishwasher, hardwood floors and granite countertops. Building amenities include garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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