Chicago Apartment News and Advice
Why Now Is the Best Time to Look at Apartment Deals in Chicago
Autumn is underway and that means that apartment deals in Chicago are falling into place for savvy renters who've timed their apartment search to coincide with cooler temperatures and crisp, autumn air. Renters will find some of the best deals in town curated here in this list of free rent...
Illinois Eviction Moratorium Extended to November 2020 for Renters
Eviction Moratorium in Illinois Continues through November 14, 2020
Renters fearing eviction in Illinois received another temporary reprieve on October 16, 2020 when Governor J.B. Pritzker again extended the statewide eviction moratorium through November 14, 2020.
When will...
What Does the Chicago Emergency Travel Order Mean for Apartment Landlords and Renters?
Before the novel Coronavirus reached Chicago, a landlord’s public health dilemmas were somewhat mundane, like whether to allow smoking or pets (other than service animals) on the premises. Today, as landlords try to adopt safe practices to protect tenants from the transmission of the virus on...
How to Live Closer to Chicago's Local Favorites in 2020
The term “essential businesses” became a fixture in many apartment renters’ vocabulary in 2020. These Chicago apartments are located within walking distance of local businesses that are considered essential in many ways, whether it’s time to stock up on a grocery run or just get a cup of coffee...
Best Vintage Apartments in Chicago Right Now
Vintage style apartment hunters have an abundance of choice in a city with as many pre-war and mid-century buildings as Chicago. The new constructions popping up closer to the downtown area may offer something for those who want apartments that are shiny and new, but tenants seeking a slice of...
Chicago Studios for Rent Under $1,000
Studio apartments can be the right fit for renters who are willing to forego added square footage for other conveniences, such as reduced commute times, great locations in happening neighborhoods, and buildings with plenty of amenities. Oh, and that goes without mentioning the financial savings...
Apartments with the Best Views in Chicago
Here are our picks for apartments that offer the best views in Chicago. With so many iconic pieces of architecture in Chicago and the gorgeous lakefront that runs the length of the city, the list actually spans a pretty wide geographic area. Some of the best rooftop views in Chicago might come...
Browse the Best Chicago Apartment Deals Under $2,000
Everyone appreciates a good bargain. Renters searching for Chicago apartments that are renting for $2,000 and under will want to start their search for a good bargain right here. This collection of Chicago apartments that are renting for less than $2,000 per month brings together a nice mix of...
Fall in Love with Chicago Loft Apartments
Is this the year you stop dreaming about renting the perfect loft apartment and finally take the leap? Each one of these homes is different, kind of like the people who will move in and call these lofts home. There are quite a few choices for renters who have their eyes set on a cool loft...
Can't Pay Rent During Coronavirus? Help for Landlords During COVID
During the spring of 2020, as Illinois residents hunkered down to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, furlough notices and job losses started to lead to late or missing rent payments. Initially, Mayor Lightfoot asked property owners to “give tenants some grace, whenever possible...