Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on March 03, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,000 get you? 1261 W. Argyle St. | 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 apartment rentals in Chicago if you've got a budget of up to $1,000/month.

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

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1261 W. Argyle St. (Uptown)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $908/month, this 425-square-foot studio apartment is located at 1261 W. Argyle St.

In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood flooring and both air conditioning and central heating. The building boasts secured entry and on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1206 W. Granville Ave. (Edgewater)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this studio apartment that's located at 1206 W. Granville Ave. It's listed for $925/month.

The building comes with on-site laundry. The apartment also has central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. This rental is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $65 application fee.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5670 N. Ridge Ave. (Edgewater)

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Listed also at $925/month, this 575-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5670 N. Ridge Ave.

Expect to find carpeted floors, a balcony and both air conditioning and central heating in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5668 N. Ridge Ave. (Edgewater)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 5668 N. Ridge Ave. It's listed for $925/month for its 500 square feet.

The apartment offers a ceiling fan, hardwood flooring, a balcony and central heating. This property is cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

11324 S. Langley Ave. (Pullman)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 11324 S. Langley Ave. that's going for $925/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and additional storage space. In the unit, you'll find a ceiling fan. Cats and dogs are not allowed.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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