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Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,300 get you?

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Published on November 21, 2019
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,300 get you? 1164 N. Dearborn 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 hunting down apartment rentals in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $1,300/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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5500 S. Shore Drive (East Hyde Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,201/month, this 585-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5500 S. Shore Drive.

In the furnished unit, you can anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. The building boasts secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

1164 N. Dearborn St. (Near North)

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Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 1164 N. Dearborn St. It's listed for $1,210/month.

The building has on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring, central heating and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1440-1450 E. 52nd St. (Hyde Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 630-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 1440-1450 E. 52nd St. that's going for $1,213/month.

The building offers outdoor space. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed.

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.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2851 S. King Drive (Prairie Shores)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 640-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 2851 S. King Drive. It's listed for $1,215/month.

Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking and on-site laundry. You can also expect carpeted floors and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1608 W. Sherwin Ave. (Rogers Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 1608 W. Sherwin Ave., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $1,215/month.

In the apartment, you'll find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building offers on-site laundry and a gym. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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