Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on February 13, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,800 get you? 4525 N. Kenmore 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 scoring apartment rentals in Chicago if you've got a budget of up to $2,800/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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3450 N. Lake Shore Drive (Lake View East)

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Photo: Zumper

First up, and listed at $2,705/month, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 3450 N. Lake Shore Drive.

The apartment comes with carpeted floors. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking, on-site laundry, a gym and a swimming pool. Hairball alert: Cats are welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

4525 N. Kenmore Ave. (Uptown)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 4525 N. Kenmore Ave. It's also listed for $2,705/month.

The building boasts assigned parking. In the apartment, expect to see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2720 N. Mildred Ave. (Wrightwood Neighbors)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 2720 N. Mildred Ave. that's going for $2,716/month.

The residence comes with a fireplace, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building boasts a gym. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

2535 W. Fullerton Ave. (Logan Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 2535 W. Fullerton Ave. It's listed for $2,725/month.

The building features garage parking. In the unit, expect to find a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

400 N. McClurg Court (Streeterville)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, located at 400 N. McClurg Court, here's a 1,127-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,731/month.

In the apartment, expect to see hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and garage parking. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)


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