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Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,900 get you?

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Published on October 22, 2019
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,900 get you?4525 N. Kenmore 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 scoring 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)

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Photo: Zumper

First, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom spot situated at 5105 S. Harper Ave. It's listed for $2,810/month for its 1,179 square feet.

The building features a roof deck. The unit also comes with large windows. Cats and dogs are not permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

300 N. Canal St. (Fulton River District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,023-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 300 N. Canal St. that's going for $2,858/month.

You can expect to see a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the unit. The building has garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

465 N. Park Drive (Streeterville)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 735-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 465 N. Park Drive. It's listed for $2,839/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and secured entry. In the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

4525 N. Kenmore Ave. (Uptown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 4525 N. Kenmore Ave., here's a 1,435-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,840/month.

Expect to see in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the apartment. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry and assigned parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

420 W. Belmont Ave. (Lake View East)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment over at 420 W. Belmont Ave. It's listed for $2,850/month for its 1,145 square feet.

You can expect to find a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the unit. The building features secured entry and on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

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