Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $3,500 get you?

Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $3,500 get you?5105 S. Harper Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide
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Published on February 18, 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 finding affordable apartments in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $3,500/month on rent.

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

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Roosevelt Road and South Michigan Avenue

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at Roosevelt Road and South Michigan Avenue. It's listed for $3,425/month for its 1,200 square feet.

Amenities in the building feature garage parking and a resident lounge. The listing also promises hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the apartment. Pet owners,  rejoice: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

North Halsted Street and West Bradley Place (Lakeview)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at North Halsted Street and West Bradley Place. It's listed for $3,433/month.

The building offers a gym, a swimming pool and garage parking. The apartment also has a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry. Pets are not allowed.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5105 S. Harper Ave. (Hyde Park)

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Then, listed at $3,435/month, this 1,179-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 5105 S. Harper Ave.

The building features assigned parking. The listing also promises a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the unit. Pet owners, rejoice: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1935 S. Wabash Ave.

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Finally, here's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at 1935 S. Wabash Ave. that's going for $3,449/month.

The unit offers a walk-in closet, a balcony and high ceilings. Pet lovers, inquire elsewhere: Furry friends are not permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(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, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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