Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,300 get you?

Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,300 get you?
2850 S. King Drive | Photo: Zumper
By Hoodline - Published on June 15, 2020.

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 if you don't want to spend more than $1,300/month on rent.

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

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2118 W. Birchwood Ave. (Rogers Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,203/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot is located at 2118 W. Birchwood Ave.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring, a renovated kitchen and a walk-in closet. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

5242 S. Hyde Park Blvd. (East Hyde Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment over at 5242 S. Hyde Park Blvd. It's listed for $1,205/month for its 488 square feet.

In the unit, expect to see a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a balcony. Cats and dogs are not allowed.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2850 S. King Drive (South Commons)

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this 890-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 2850 S. King Drive. It's also listed for $1,205/month.

The building features an elevator, assigned parking and a gym. You can also expect carpeted floors in the apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is moderately walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

4101 N. Kedzie Ave. (Albany Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Then, located at 4101 N. Kedzie Ave., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,205/month.

The apartment has hardwood flooring. Building amenities include a business center, additional storage space and outdoor space. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2424 N. Clark St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, listed at $1,210/month, this studio apartment is located at 2424 N. Clark St.

The building has a deck, garage parking and on-site laundry. The unit also has air conditioning, carpeted floors and a walk-in closet. The rental is cat-friendly. Look out for a $25 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)


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