Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on January 06, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,800 get you?5550 S. Dorchester Ave. | 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've got up to $1,800/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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1120 N. LaSalle St. (Near North)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,701/month, this 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1120 N. LaSalle St.

In the apartment, you can expect hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building offers secured entry, a gym and garage parking. The property is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

233 E. Wacker Drive (New Eastside)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 233 E. Wacker Drive. It's listed for $1,704/month for its 589 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and a fitness center. In the unit, you'll find a walk-in closet and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

4525 N. Kenmore Ave. (Uptown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Check out this 565-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 4525 N. Kenmore Ave. It's listed for $1,710/month.

The building features assigned parking and secured entry. The apartment has a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4750 N. Clarendon Ave. (Uptown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 4750 N. Clarendon Ave., here's a 1,275-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $1,710/month.

The apartment features a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry, on-site laundry and assigned parking. The property is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5550 S. Dorchester Ave. (Hyde Park)

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Last but not least, here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 5550 S. Dorchester Ave. that's going for $1,767/month.

In the unit, expect to find a ceiling fan. The building features a gym. This property is cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)


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