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Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,000 get you?

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Published on January 16, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,000 get you?1130 N. Dearborn St. | Photos: 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 scoring apartment rentals in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $2,000/month on rent.

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

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425 W. Surf St. (Lake View East)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's an 859-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 425 W. Surf St. that's going for $1,903/month.

In the apartment, expect to see a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. The building features assigned parking and on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

West Randolph Street (The Loop)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 600-square-foot studio apartment that's located at West Randolph Street. It's listed for $1,903/month.

The building features garage parking. The listing also promises a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the unit. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

1130 N. Dearborn St. (Near North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 1130 N. Dearborn St., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,903/month.

The apartment includes a deck and central heating. Building amenities include a gym and a swimming pool. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

215 W. Washington St. (The Loop)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there's this studio apartment over at 215 W. Washington St. It's listed for $1,905/month for its 656 square feet.

The unit offers a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a fireplace. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)


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