Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 08, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $3,500 get you?717 S. Clark St. | 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 locating apartment rentals in Chicago if you've got up to $3,500/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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750 N. Rush St. (Near North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $3,415/month, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 750 N. Rush St.

The apartment offers granite countertops, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include a swimming pool, garage parking and a gym. This property is cat-friendly. 

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

(See the complete listing here.)

801 S. Financial Place

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment over at 801 S. Financial Place. It's listed for $3,418/month for its 1,305 square feet.

The unit listing promises a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a balcony in the apartment. The building boasts a swimming pool. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $200 pet fee for cats and a $440 pet fee for dogs.

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

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

5252 S. Cornell Ave. (East Hyde Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, there's this 1,157-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 5252 S. Cornell Ave. that's going for $3,425/month.

Expect to see a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Building amenities feature assigned parking and a gym. Pet owners, rejoice: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

717 S. Clark St. (Printers Row)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, listed at $3,470/month, this 1,173-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 717 S. Clark St.

In the unit, anticipate in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building boasts secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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