Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,500 get you?

Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,500 get you?5400-5406 S. Maryland Ave. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on February 10, 2020

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 locating apartment rentals in Chicago if you've got a budget of up to $1,500/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4600 N. Clarendon Ave. (Uptown)

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Photo: Zumper

First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located at 4600 N. Clarendon Ave. It's listed for $1,403/month.

Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking and on-site laundry. The listing also promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

400 E. 33rd St. (Lake Meadows)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment that's located at 400 E. 33rd St. It's listed for $1,406/month.

Building amenities include a gym and on-site laundry. Also, expect to find carpeted floors and a dishwasher in the apartment. Animals are not welcome. Be prepared for a $50 application fee and a $400 administrative fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5500 S. Shore Drive (East Hyde Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,407/month, this 825-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5500 S. Shore Drive.

In the furnished unit, you can expect hardwood flooring. The building features on-site laundry, a swimming pool and a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5300 S. Drexel Ave. (Hyde Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,410/month, this 693-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5300 S. Drexel Ave.

The building boasts on-site laundry. Also, expect to find air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

5400-5406 S. Maryland Ave. (Hyde Park)

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Finally, here's a 650-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 5400-5406 S. Maryland Ave. that's going for $1,434/month.

Expect to find air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the residence. The building has on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is moderately walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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