Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 21, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,500 get you?400 E. 33rd St. | Photo: Zumper

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 apartment rentals in Chicago with a budget of up to $1,500/month.

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

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445 W. Barry Ave. (Lake View East)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,405/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 445 W. Barry Ave.

In the unit, you can anticipate air conditioning and carpeted floors. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and assigned parking. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

533 E. 33rd Place (Lake Meadows)

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Next, here's a 1,228-square-foot three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment at 533 E. 33rd Place that's going for $1,410/month.

In the unit, you can expect carpeted floors, a balcony and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $50 application fee and a $400 administrative fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

813 W. Cornelia Ave. (Lakeview)

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 813 W. Cornelia Ave. It's listed for $1,411/month.

The building has on-site laundry. The unit also has hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

510 W. Briar Place (Lake View East)

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Photo: Zumper

Then, located at 510 W. Briar Place, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's listed for $1,415/month.

You can expect to find hardwood flooring and air conditioning in the residence. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

4034 N. Ashland Ave. (South East Ravenswood)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 4034 N. Ashland Ave. It's listed for $1,420/month.

In the unit, you'll see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and central heating and air conditioning. The building features on-site laundry. Pet owners, rejoice: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(See the complete listing here.)


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