Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on March 05, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,900 get you?8 W. Chestnut St. | 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 scoring affordable apartments in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $2,900/month on rent.

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

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750 N. Rush St. (Near North)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,158-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 750 N. Rush St. that's going for $2,824/month.

The unit has a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, a gym and secured entry. The rental is cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

500 N. Lake Shore Drive (Streeterville)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 500 N. Lake Shore Drive. It's listed for $2,825/month.

The building offers a roof deck, a gym and a swimming pool. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

8 W. Chestnut St. (Near North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom residence located at 8 W. Chestnut St. It's listed for $2,859/month for its 946 square feet.

The residence offers air conditioning, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

400 E. South Water St. (New Eastside)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 400 E. South Water St., here's a 1,170-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,885/month.

You can expect to find a balcony and a dishwasher in the apartment. The building features a swimming pool and garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $750 dog fee, and a $325 cat fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

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