Chicago Apartment News and Advice
Why Now Is the Best Time to Look at Apartment Deals in Chicago
The holiday season is approaching and that means that apartment deals in Chicago are being served up for savvy renters who've timed their apartment search to coincide with cooler temperatures and the giving spirit. Renters will find some of the best deals in town curated here in this list of...
What's the State of Chicago's Apartment Rental Market in Autumn of 2020?
The apartment market in Chicago saw one of its most active rental seasons in years, with landlords and property managers needing to adapt to new regulations seemingly every week as the Coronavirus pandemic reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Renters are spending more time in their apartments...
Illinois Eviction Moratorium Extended to December 2020 for Renters
Eviction Moratorium in Illinois Continues through December 12, 2020
In an expected move, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker once again extended the state’s eviction ban for another 30 days on November 13, 2020. The revised executive order 2020-72 defines new financial conditions for...
The Best Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartment Deals Under $2,000
Renters who are looking at the prospect of prolonged work-from-home periods or who simply want more space for themselves should consider the advantages of renting a 2 bedroom apartment. Stretching the apartment’s footprint to encompass a guest room, dedicated home office space or an apartment...
Best in the West: River West, West Loop & Fulton Market Apartment Deals to Watch
Apartment renters have been flocking to pockets of Chicago’s Near West Side as the neighborhood outgrows its former identity as a meatpacking and warehousing district. Industrial buildings and nondescript warehouses once made up the majority of structures in the West Loop, River West and Fulton...
Off Campus Apartments Near Chicago Universities and Colleges
Universities and colleges in Chicago are banking on the resumption of in-person classes after adopting a remote learning model for many students in the fall of 2020. The move to virtual learning was aimed at controlling the spread of Coronavirus on campuses. Now, universities and colleges that...
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...
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...