
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 $2,200/month on rent.
Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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360 E. South Water St. (New Eastside)
Listed at $2,072/month, this 730-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 360 E. South Water St.
In the unit, you can expect in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Building amenities include a gym and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $650 dog fee and a $325 cat fee.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
8 W. Chestnut St. (Gold Coast)
Next, check out this 715-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's located at 8 W. Chestnut St. It's listed for $2,115/month.
The unit comes with hardwood flooring, air conditioning and a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.
(See the complete listing here.)
5536 N. Sheridan Road (Edgewater)
Then, listed at $2,125/month, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 5536 N. Sheridan Road.
The building boasts garage parking. In the apartment, you can anticipate a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
400 E. South Water St. (New Eastside)
Finally, located at 400 E. South Water St., here's a 815-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,176/month.
The unit offers a dishwasher and a balcony. The building has a swimming pool and garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $650 dog fee and a $325 cat fee.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.
(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)
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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.
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