Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on March 04, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Old Town, Chicago 1546 N. Orleans St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Old Town are hovering around $1,845, compared to a $1,600 one-bedroom median for Chicago as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on an Old Town rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, has excellent walkability, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

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

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154 W. Schiller St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,500/month, this studio apartment, located at 154 W. Schiller St., is 7.7% less than the $1,625/month median rent for a studio in Old Town.

Expect to find in-unit laundry in the apartment. This rental is cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

1355 N. Sandburg Terr

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1355 N. Sandburg Terr, is listed for $1,750/month for its 650 square feet.

You'll see a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the apartment. The building offers an elevator, a swimming pool and garage parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

(See the complete listing here.)

North Sandburg Terrace

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at North Sandburg Terrace, which is going for $1,775/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a door person and an elevator. The unit also has central heating. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

1546 N. Orleans St.

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Then there's this condo with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1546 N. Orleans St., listed at $1,800/month.

The unit comes with a dishwasher, a fireplace, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building includes garage parking. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

1255 N. Sandburg Terrace

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1255 N. Sandburg Terrace, listed at $1,660/month.

Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

(Here's the listing.)


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