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

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Published on January 27, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $900 get you?505 W. Belmont 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 hunting down affordable apartments in Chicago if you've got up to $900/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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3957 W. Irving Park Road (Irving Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a studio apartment situated at 3957 W. Irving Park Road. It's listed for $815/month for its 400 square feet.

The building has secured entry. You can also expect to find carpeted floors and central heating in the studio. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $175 cat fee and a $295 dog fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

5851 N. Winthrop Ave., #505 (Edgewater Beach)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 5851 N. Winthrop Ave., here's a studio apartment that's listed for $825/month.

The unit has hardwood flooring. The building features garage parking, on-site laundry and an intercom. This rental is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

505 W. Belmont Ave. (Lake View East)

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Also listed at $825/month, this studio apartment is located at 505 W. Belmont Ave.

The building boasts on-site laundry. You can also expect a ceiling fan and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

4735 N. Beacon St. (Sheridan Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a studio apartment at 4735 N. Beacon St. that's going for $825/month.

The building includes on-site laundry. In the residence, expect to see hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, if you’re an agent or a broker, read on for real estate marketing ideas to promote your local listing.

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