Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 12, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $3,100 get you?South State and Roosevelt Road. | 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 locating apartment rentals in Chicago if you're on a budget of up to $3,100/month.

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

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2211 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Logan Square)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,127-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 2211 N. Milwaukee Ave. that's going for $2,965/month.

You can expect to see a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher in the unit. The building boasts secured entry and garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

South State Street and Roosevelt Road (South Loop)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, listed at $3,003/month, this 1,072-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at South State Street and Roosevelt Road.

The unit has hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. The building boasts garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

215 W. Lake St. (Loop)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment over at 215 W. Lake St. It's listed for $3,005/month for its 1,176 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking, a gym and secured entry. You can also expect to see a dishwasher in the apartment. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

837 S. Wells St. (University Village - Little Italy)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, located at 837 S. Wells St., there's a 1,125-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $3,013/month.

Expect to find in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look for a pet fee of $350. 

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

West Sheridan and North Broadway roads (Lakeview)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a 1,007-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at West Sheridan and North Broadway roads that's going for $3,017/month.

Building amenities include garage parking. In the apartment, you'll see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)


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