Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on March 12, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,400 get you? 7301 N. Sheridan Road. | 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 finding affordable apartments in Chicago if you're on a budget of up to $1,400/month.

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

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5034 S. Woodlawn Ave. (Kenwood)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

First, listed at $1,301/month, this 785-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5034 S. Woodlawn Ave.

The unit offers a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a fireplace. The building boasts assigned parking and on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

4721-29 S. Ellis Ave. (Kenwood)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit located at 4721-29 S. Ellis Ave. It's listed for $1,302/month for its 822 square feet.

The listing promises a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5536 N. Sheridan Road (Edgewater Beach)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 375-square-foot studio apartment at 5536 N. Sheridan Road that's going for $1,303/month.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building has secured entry and garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the full listing here.)

7301 N. Sheridan Road (Rogers Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 945-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 7301 N. Sheridan Road. It's listed for $1,305/month.

The building offers additional storage space, an elevator and on-site laundry. In the residence, expect to find a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and central heating. Cats are welcome at this property. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

5009 N. Sheridan Road (Margate Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, located at 5009 N. Sheridan Road, here's a studio apartment that's listed for $1,310/month.

The unit comes with a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking, on-site laundry and secured entry. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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