Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on March 02, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,300 get you?2850 N. Sheridan Road. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 don't want to spend more than $1,300/month on rent.

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

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1164 N. Dearborn St. (Near North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

First, there's this studio apartment situated at 1164 N. Dearborn St. It's listed for $1,210/month.

The building has on-site laundry. The unit also includes hardwood flooring. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

5240 N. Sheridan Road (Edgewater Beach)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,211/month, this 575-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5240 N. Sheridan Road.

In the apartment, you can anticipate a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. The building includes assigned parking. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2850 N. Sheridan Road (Lake View East)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a studio apartment at 2850 N. Sheridan Road that's going for $1,215/month.

You can expect a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a renovated kitchen in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry and garage parking. This rental is cat-friendly.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4614 N. Paulina St. (Ravenswood)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 4614 N. Paulina St. It's also listed for $1,215/month.

In the building, you'll get on-site laundry. You can also expect a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2557-65 W. Montrose Ave. (North Center)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,220/month, this 590-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 2557-65 W. Montrose Ave.

The building offers on-site laundry. The residence also has a dishwasher, a ceiling fan, hardwood flooring and central heating. This property is cat-friendly. Expect a $100 cat fee, a $55 application fee and a $350 move-in fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

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