Guys I’m struggling. I’m looking for a 1-2 bedroom with enough space for a work from home area for June move in. Budget $2500 or less. And I’m open to any area wicker, Logan, wrigley, Lincoln park. And somehow I can’t find anything. I’ve been using Zillow, talked to brokers, searched Google and everything either falls through or I don’t hear back about scheduling tours. HOW ARE WE FINDING PLACES TO LIVE HELP.
I am looking to sign a lease at this unit I really liked in lakeview east. The only problem though is it doesn’t have an AC unit. The guide mentioned I could buy my own or ask for a window unit to be installed but I’m hesitant on taking those option.
Has anyone been in this spot before? How did it turn out?
Reposting because they lowered the rent!
Lincoln Park/Lakeview border location, studio for 1085$
You cannot beat the price in the area.
All utilities included except electric and cable/internet service.
~ Rooftop Deck with complimentary WiFi
~ Laundry On-Site
~Fitness Center
~ Bicycle Storage
~ Management and Maintenance On-Site
~ 24 Hour Emergency Service
2 minute walk from 151, 143 bus and less than 5 from several more.
Building is a 10-15 min walk from the Diversey train station (brown / purple lines), and steps from Loop express and local buses, Lake Michigan, Diversey Harbor, North Pond, shopping, grocery stores. Near Trader Joes for all your girls night snack needs
This unit is rented through the company Lakeview Associates. This link has a video walk through and you can also contact them there to schedule a showing. On this link the video is of the old bathroom, it’s updated to a regular shower. Msg me for additional better photos
Application Fee is 50$
Move in fee if approved is 250$ at lease signing.
This place is VERY small think dorm room. But the building is nice + the location for this price simply cannot be beat. Its only con is size. For the price, its a great quality building/company, safe area, near everything you could possibly need. Its on the corner of Pine Grove and Diversy in Lincoln Park
Available May 10th.
https://www.lakeviewassociates.com/listings/detail/f4438e0f-632f-4081-9c52-394226157c2a
If you have flexibility, don’t rush into a lease. Seriously…I think the demand is overstated. The more people are willing to say no, the more prices either come down or at least stop climbing.
Hellooo this is a long shot but I'm looking to move into a 1 bedroom in LV/LP around September (flexible), hoping I can miss a bit of the rental market craziness by then. Being close to the lake and nature, and also not far from downtown is important to me which is why I am prioritizing this area. I don't need too many amenities, just something that isn't a shoebox lol. If anybody has any insight or knows of any vacancies coming up, please let me know. Thank you!! :)
Background. Grew up in Belarus. Last 5 years in Poland. Moved into a Chi apartment 4 weeks ago. English is my second language, accent included.
First month went to paperwork, a bed, Trader Joe's runs.
The part nobody warned me about → making friends.
Tried the obvious:
What I want is stupid simple. One person around my age. Same neighborhood. Some shared interest. Grab a coffee Thursday 7pm. Done.
Not a group of 20. Not a scheduled dinner two weeks out. Not swipe-match-chat-for-a-week.
Two questions, depends who you are:
4 weeks isn't a data set. Curious which camp you land in.
Single male mid 30s, no pets, but might adopt a cat once I settle.
I will be working at Northwestern, and my biggest ask is the commute. My budget is around <$1950, and I am looking for a studio or 1br. I want to be within a 40 minute commute at most. People keep telling me Lakeview or Lincoln Park, but many agents I have been talking to have said I am asking for too much for too little. I'm just looking for a quiet and safe neighborhood, I don't care about nightlife and all that stuff.
Criteria:
Looking to move in by June 2026, will stay for at least 1 year
In unit Washer/dryer or at least on site
Central Air
Flexible on location as long as the commute is within 1 h of Northwestern/Streeterville
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Hi, do you think I could get away with not coming in person to check out the apartments in person?
For context I am moving from Michigan, so I could probably pull off two days looking in person but would really rather not.
Hey, I'm 26M looking for a roommate to renew my current lease with. It's a privately-owned condo unit in the Loop, very close the Washington/Wells CTA stop. 2 bed / 2 bath, 14th floor, south-facing, great natural light, and ~1,100 sq ft. Competitively priced at $1,300 per person ($2,600 total). Utilities are <$50 per month. Parking available for additional $250 per month. Finishings (cabinents, counters, & flooring) are a bit on the older side (think late 2000s), appliances are a little newer (2010s), but the price reflects that and everything is in solid condition.
Other features: In-unit W/D, 24/7 front desk, central air, shared balcony, on-site (modest) gym, easy access to any CTA line & Metra, walking distance to River North, West Loop, & Financial District. Excellent location if you work anywhere downtown and want a short commute.
Prefer male roommate around my age with stable income, no pets. 12-13 month lease, depending on start date. Preferred move-in date is July 1st, possibly as early as June 1st. Please reach out here if you're interested! For privacy reasons, I'm uncomfortable posting pictures or the exact address upfront, but if you are interested I'm more than happy to share in a private chat, along with information about myself.
Hi all! Please don’t downvote me for this, but I am looking for an apartment in Gold Coast, lakeview, LP, Wrigley (entirely because I will be going to school in River North and want a direct and short commute via brown line - I promise I’m not just thinking these are the best neighborhoods, I’ve lived in many others). That being said, I am really struggling to find an apartment. I’m looking for an update, large (700+ sq ft) 1 bed with hopefully less than 3k rent. My main issue is that I try to contact and no one replies. I’ve tried Padmapper, Domu, Corcoran, Fulton Grace, Redfin, Hotpads, you name it. It just is taking like 4 days for someone to reply even if I find an apartment within an hour of it being posted - and then the apartment is gone😭 does anyone have any tips? I’m offering 2 year leases if interested and literally sitting on these websites like a hawk.
Hello,
I am 21 years old and I'm looking for a one bedroom (i'm ok if there's more bedrooms) to move into by April 30th 12pm. My budget is 1600 and i have above 750+ credit score and I have a clean record. I have 2 cats. I would prefer a place that has a lot of kitchen space and I'm not gonna lie I kinda like places with a more modern finish. I don't really care for amenities but it would be nice to have an in unit washer and dryer but it's not a deal breaker for me. It's been really hard to find a place because I keep getting ghosted and I'm not sure why. I've put in many applications and used places like Zillow, Apartments.com, Domu, Hotpads, Fulton Grace, CrossStreet, walking in the area looking for signs, and etc. If anyone has any place suggestions you know with active available apartments or you yourself are a landlord willing to rent to me, please let me know. I'm also I'm interested in Pilsen, BridgePort, Hyde Park, Chinatown, UIC Area. Thank you!
Hello everyone! I’m looking for a clean, chill, and respectful roommate to share a spacious 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment in the Logan Square neighborhood. Move-in is available as early as June 1st. Thought it’s a 4bd, it would just be yourself, me and “Buddy” my cat. NO FURTHER PETS ALLOWED. Unfortunately, I cannot risk the safety of my sole feline heir. Though, Buddy may relocate overseas in June.
📍 About the Apartment
• Wonderful Logan Square location — 1400 sqft, 1 block from the Western Blue Line stop • 3 blocks from the 606 • Central heating & cooling • Free in-building laundry • Keyless-secured entry • Apartment is fully furnished. The bedroom even comes with a hardwood queen size bed frame and mattress • You’d also have your own office and bathroom • Very responsive, respectful landlord who actually maintains the building (rare, I know!) That’s because I’m the landlord.
💰 Rent & Bills
• $1,000/month + split utilities • No hidden fees, no surprises • (Can wave $400 move in fee, if moving in June 1st)
👤 About Me
• 39yo Male, Friendly, respectful • I don’t smoke cigarettes, don’t really drink, and don’t party • I do smoke cannabis, but I’m absolutely willing to cut back or keep it strictly outdoors if it bothers you. • I already have a cat. His name is Buddy. My 13yo baby boi. So you’d have to be animal-friendly! But again, he may permanently move overseas in June.
💭 What I’m Looking ForSomeone who: • Is tidy and respectful • Communicates well • Enjoys a calm home environment • Is cool with a cat • Wants a great Logan Square location without the insane price tagIIf this sounds like a good fit, send me a message. I’ve included photosof the shared living spaces. The kitchen, living room, both bathrooms, the office you’d be able to use and Buddy. Happy to share more photos, do a video tour, or answer any questions. 🏠✨
Someone who: • Is tidy and respectful • Communicates well • Enjoys a calm home environment • Is cool with a cat • Wants a great Logan Square location without the insane price tag.
If this sounds like a good fit, send me a message. I’ve only included a photo of the living room since this subreddit doesn’t appear to allow multiple photos in a post. Happy to share more photos, do a video tour, or answer any questions. 🏠✨
Hello! Looking for a 2 bedroom any bathroom sublease preferably in the loop for summer internship.
Roommate and I are willing to pay 2000 a month starting May 25-August 15 ish and I can be flexible with these dates. Don’t care about amenities, pets, or sq footage. Please let me know!!
I’ll be moving to Chicago and I do currently have a car in a motorcycle. I do not want to pay $500 a month just to store the two do any of you guys currently have like a storage unit that you leave your vehicles in? I’ll be open to it as I don’t really want to sell the vehicles as they are both paid off frequently maintained and newer. I don’t need the car every day, but it will be nice to not have to rely only on CTA, especially for grocery trips and I have a dog.
Hi, I’ve been looking for studios near Mag Mile (any neighborhood, just need to walk to NBC Tower) ideally <$2000 but everything is July at the latest…have they all been snatched up, or are they not listed yet?
Also sanity check: is $2000 for a studio in this area realistic?
Just last week an agent told me their bldg had 4 studios/1 beds for August and by the time I sent in my application 2 days later they said they were gone. Could they be lying? The bldg is popular w students so maybe there was a list but that spooked me.
This is what/who you should be mad at: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5643-N-Glenwood-Ave-Chicago-IL-60660/2134054636_zpid/
I'm seeing so many of these pop up. This was at least 3, maybe 4 large apartments with multiple bedrooms and sunrooms and then a developer scooped it up and turned it into one house that's completely out of reach except for the mega rich (not to mention absurdly larger than anyone ever needs). All the while, housing stock shrinks for every one of us who can't afford $2.5 million single-family homes.
Last summer, I tried to buy a multi-flat I could owner occupy but I had to give up because the asking prices were utterly delusional and I had no chance of getting anything against these developers who happily pay all cash at or above ask for buildings so they can just do this. We should all be knocking down doors to get our alders and the legislature to do something to stop this.
Hey everyone! I’m an incoming graduate student trying to find an apartment and honestly… I’m exhausted from searching 😭 hoping someone here can help.
Move-in: May 10–May 16. Long term rental 12+ months
Budget: ~$1400/month
Location: Somewhere between Illinois Medical District and Streeterville
Size: ~500 sq ft
Layout: Studio or 1 bed / 1 bath
Pets: None currently, but I may get an ESA dog in the future
Must-haves: In-unit laundry + dishwasher
I’m pretty flexible on everything else. If you know of any places, sublets, or leads, please let me know, I’d really appreciate it! I’ve never rented before so I am really struggling here.
Hey everyone, I’m moving to Chicago this summer and considering signing a lease for a condo in 3110 N. Sheridan. I was wondering if anyone has any personal experience living in or knows somebody who has lived in this building. Is it clean? is it well maintained are the elevators working properly? Any issues I should know about? What are your overall thoughts?
It looks pretty good to me from an outside view, and on my screen, but I haven’t had the chance to come visit and see it myself. Any insight is very appreciated, thanks in advance!