Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 09, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,500 get you? 801 S. Financial Place. | 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 affordable apartments in Chicago with a budget of up to $2,500/month.

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

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801 S. Financial Place

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Listed at $2,406/month, this 835-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 801 S. Financial Place.

In the unit, you can expect a balcony, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building features a swimming pool. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Be prepared for a $200 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

343 W. Wolf Point Plaza (River North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 343 W. Wolf Point Plaza. It's also also listed for $2,406/month.

In the unit, expect to find a balcony and quartz countertops. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

750 N. Rush St. (Near North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 750 N. Rush St. It's listed for $2,408/month.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, a swimming pool and an elevator. The apartment also has in-unit laundry and a deck. The rental is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $260 broker's fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

1220 N. Lasalle Drive (Old Town)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 1220 N. Lasalle Drive, here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's listed for $2,410/month.

You can expect to find hardwood flooring, a balcony and a dishwasher in the residence. The building includes on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

500 N. Lake Shore Drive (Streeterville)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, and listed at $2,400/month, this 595-square-foot studio apartment is located at 500 N. Lake Shore Drive.

The building features a gym and a swimming pool. The residence also has hardwood flooring. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)


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