Ready to eat some scrumptious food, see some amazing art, and experience a ton of culture? Here are our picks for the best affordable apartments in Chicago this week
1. Logan Square – 2 bedrooms, $2,100/month ($1,050/person)
1904 N Western Ave #2W, Chicago, IL 60647
Has anyone ever dreamed of a sparkling white kitchen? Gleaming, dark hardwood floors? Huge windows that let in natural light? A washer and dryer in unit so you never have to make the trek to the laundry room again? Guess what? You can have it all with this place. And you get your own bathroom. Located in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, this two bedroom is a slam dunk.
2. Lincoln Park – 3 bedrooms, $3,000/month ($1,000/person)
2730 N Ashland Ave #404, Chicago, IL 60614
Imagine kicking back on your couch and writing a great song on your acoustic guitar. Or crafting yourself a cocktail on your granite kitchen island. The Lincoln Park location is ideal for three college students who want to relax when they’re not working or in class (or eating some delicious Chicago food, of course). One mile from the river if you want a great morning run, and within walking distance of the De Paul University Lincoln Park Campus, this is a beautiful apartment in a great location.
3. Bucktown – 3 bedrooms, $2,300/month ($767/person)
2318 N Hamilton Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60647
Bucktown is known for it’s art, fashion, and eats. It’s a food lover’s haven with a unique mix of places to drink, shop, and enjoy some of Chicago’s best cuisine. Snap up this three bedroom, and you’ll reside in a very trendy area for a very affordable price. We think you’ll love this fun area, plus your charming little place with it’s huge windows, gourmet kitchen, and gorgeous brick exterior. You’re also next door to the Wicker Park area, equally abundant with incredible places to eat, art and people to see, and shopping to do.
4. Lakeview – 1 bedroom, $1,195/month
450 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657
This apartment takes the cake for prettiest area. With tree lined streets and a location only half a mile from Lake Michigan, this Lakeview one bedroom is the perfect spot for the outdoor enthusiast. In the morning, grab your bike and take a ride along the Chicago Lakefront Trail, also only half a mile from your place. Baseball fan? You’re one mile from Wrigley Field, so it’s easy to walk over and catch a game any time.
5. Loop – 3 bedrooms, $2,775/month ($925/person)
55 E Washington St #1108, Chicago, IL 60602
This three bedroom apartment is located in the bustling Chicago Loop, right in the heart of downtown. It has an updated kitchen, clean lines, and hardwood floors. It’s a 10 minute walk from Millennium Park, so you can enjoy a bit of nature in the center of tall skyscrapers and city traffic. It’s also right on N Michigan Avenue, where you can get your fill of shops, food, and art galleries. It really doesn’t get more central than this!
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