Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on March 26, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,600 get you? 5300 S. Drexel Blvd. | 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 don't want to spend more than $1,600/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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North McClurg Court (Streeterville)

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Photo: Zumper

First up, listed at $1,501/month, this 590-square-foot studio apartment is located at North McClurg Court.

The apartment has a walk-in closet and central air conditioning. The building features a door person and a swimming pool. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1380 E. Hyde Park Blvd. (Kenwood)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 745-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 1380 E. Hyde Park Blvd. It's listed for $1,505/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and assigned parking. You can also expect carpeted floors and a dishwasher in the furnished unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

4306 N. Sheridan Road (Buena Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 4306 N. Sheridan Road, here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $1,505/month.

In the apartment, you'll see hardwood flooring. The building offers outdoor space. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

3819 W. Diversey Ave. (Logan Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 3819 W. Diversey Ave. It's listed for $1,515/month.

In the unit, you can expect stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building offers assigned parking. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Expect a $1,515 broker's fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

5300 S. Drexel Blvd. (Hyde Park)

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Finally, here's a 783-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 5300 S. Drexel Blvd. that's also going for $1,515/month.

The unit comes with air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)


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