Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on March 21, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Uptown, Chicago 4600 N. Clarendon Ave. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Uptown are hovering around $1,375, compared to a $1,600 one-bedroom median for Chicago as a whole.

But how does the low-end pricing on an Uptown 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 price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is extremely walkable, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

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

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900 W. Montrose Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This studio apartment, situated at 900 W. Montrose Ave., is listed for $900/month for its 375 square feet.

In the unit, the listing promises central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

1024 W. Ainslie St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this residence with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1024 W. Ainslie St., listed at $1,095/month.

Expect to see carpeted floors in the residence. Pets are not welcome.

(See the listing here.)

4750 N. Clarendon Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 4750 N. Clarendon Ave., which, with 590 square feet, is going for $1,250/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, assigned parking and secured entry. In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. This listing is cat-friendly.

(Check out the listing here.)

4600 N. Clarendon Ave.

Photo: Zumper

Over at 4600 N. Clarendon Ave., there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom living space, going for $1,273/month.

The residence comes with a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and assigned parking.

(View the listing here.)


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