Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,000 get you?

Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,000 get you?5454 S. Shore Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide
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Published on March 16, 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 hunting down apartment rentals in Chicago if you've got a budget of up to $2,000/month.

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

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1801 W. Argyle St. (Ravenswood)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 1801 W. Argyle St. It's also listed for $1,898/month for its 632 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include a gym and assigned parking. You can also expect hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a balcony in the unit. Pet owners, rejoice: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $350 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

5454 S. Shore Drive (East Hyde Park)

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Next, listed at $1,901/month, this 7-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5454 S. Shore Drive.

The apartment has a mix of tile floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. The building boasts assigned parking. Pet owners, rejoice: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

420 W. Belmont Ave. (Lake View East)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 420 W. Belmont Ave., here's a 741-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,905/month.

The apartment features hardwood floors and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry and garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1400 N. Lake Shore Drive (Gold Coast)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, there's this 711-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive. It's also listed for $1,905/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and an elevator. You can also expect hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2101 S. Wabash Ave. (South Loop)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, here's a 1,191-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 2101 S. Wabash Ave. that's going for $1,910/month.

The building has an elevator and a fitness center. The unit also includes high ceilings, air conditioning, a ceiling fan and a dishwasher. Pets are not welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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