Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 30, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $2,500 get you?343 W. Wolf Point Plaza | 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 affordable apartments in Chicago if you're on a budget of up to $2,500/month.

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

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343 W. Wolf Point Plaza (River North)

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Listed at $2,406/month, this studio apartment is located at 343 W. Wolf Point Plaza.

In the residence, you can expect a balcony and quartz countertops. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1407 S. Michigan Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1407 S. Michigan Ave. that's going for $2,415/month.

You can expect to find hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a fireplace in the unit. The building features garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This 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 a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5335 S. Kimbark Ave. (Hyde Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 1,051-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence that's located at 5335 S. Kimbark Ave. It's also listed for $2,415/month.

In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring. Good news for animal 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 great for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

South Clark Street and West Roosevelt Road

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Photo: Zumper

Located at South Clark Street and West Roosevelt Road, here's an 893-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,419/month.

The unit offers hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

2848 N. Seminary Ave. (Lakeview)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,420/month, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom abode is located at 2848 N. Seminary Ave.

You can expect a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)


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