Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 06, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $900 get you?1135 W. Pratt Blvd. | 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 hunting down apartment rentals in Chicago if you're on a budget of up to $900/month.

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

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1135 W. Pratt Blvd. (Rogers Park)

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Listed at $815/month, this studio apartment is located at 1135 W. Pratt Blvd.

The unit has a renovated kitchen and hardwood flooring. Building amenities include a gym, additional storage space, on-site laundry and bike parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

5540 S. Hyde Park Blvd. (East Hyde Park)

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Next, there's this studio apartment located at 5540 S. Hyde Park Blvd. It's listed for $825/month for its 250 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include a gym, on-site laundry, a business center, bike parking and a resident lounge. You can also expect to find carpeted floors in the unit. Cats and dogs are not welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

6118 N. Sheridan Road (Edgewater Beach)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio condo at 6118 N. Sheridan Road that's also going for $825/month.

In the unit, the listing promises both air conditioning and central heating and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include an elevator and on-site laundry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

3957 W. Irving Park Road (Irving Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, check out this 400-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 3957 W. Irving Park Road. It's listed for $825/month.

The building includes secured entry. The unit also includes carpeted floors and central heating. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $175 cat fee and a $295 dog fee. 

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

501 E. 32nd St. (Bronzeville)

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Finally, there's this studio apartment situated at 501 E. 32nd St. It's listed for $845/month for its 425 square feet.

The unit comes with carpeted floors and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking, a fitness center and on-site laundry. Pet owners, rejoice: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $50 application fee and a $400 administrative fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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