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Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on January 28, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,500 get you? 5105 S. Harper 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 hunting down affordable apartments in Chicago with a budget of up to $2,500/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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5441 N. East River Road (O'Hare)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 2,317-square-foot four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house at 5441 N. East River Road that's going for $2,470/month.

The listing promises carpeted floors in the house. Building amenities include garage parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

343 W. Wolf Point Plaza (River North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this studio apartment that's located at 343 W. Wolf Point Plaza. It's listed for $2,406/month.

The residence has a balcony and quartz countertops. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

5105 S. Harper Ave. (Hyde Park)

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Located at 5105 S. Harper Ave., here's a 771-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,409/month.

The unit features a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. The building includes assigned parking. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

525 W. Oakdale Ave. (Lake View East)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,410/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 525 W. Oakdale Ave.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a gym and on-site laundry. The residence also comes with a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

345 E. Wacker Drive (New Eastside)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Last but not least, here's an 844-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 345 E. Wacker Drive that's going for $2,419/month.

The building features garage parking. Also, expect to find a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 dog fee, and a $250 cat fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)


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