The Domu Chicago Apartments Blog
Top 3: The Most Affordable and Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Chicago Apartments
Renters looking for 1 bedroom apartments in Chicago may already have a particular neighborhood in mind during their apartment search. If the ideal location is still undetermined then their apartment search could fall squarely on the cost of rent. In that scenario, they might want to know which...
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1,300
It’s 2020 and renters can calibrate their vision of what the perfect Chicago apartment looks like by viewing this collection of affordable apartments. The apartments listed here are all available at or below the city’s median rental price for a 1 bedroom apartment, or $1,300. Explore the...
Famous Chicago Restaurants Over 50 Years Old
Chicago apartment renters don’t just lease an apartment -- they lease a neighborhood. So Domu has compiled this list of famous Chicago restaurants that have been operating in Chicago’s neighborhoods for 50 years or longer. It’s part of our ongoing effort to educate our Chicago tenants about the...
How Much Extra Are Renters Willing To Pay For In-Unit Laundry?
In-unit laundry is one of the most universally desired perks in apartment searches. Domu asked renters how much extra per month they would pay for the convenience of an in-unit washer/dryer. According to our findings, renters are willing to pay on average an additional $73 per month for in-unit...
Chicago Apartments to Tackle New Year's Resolutions in 2020
A new year has come around and with it the expectations of New Year's Resolutions. While many Chicago apartment renters make a modest list of resolutions that could be as simple as "stay organized" or "don't spend a fortune on takeout this year" (we know, that's a tough one), some renters will...
A New Decade is Starting & These Apartments are Bold Enough for New Beginnings
A new decade is underway! As Chicago rings in the start of 2020, these are the Chicago apartments that help renters begin the decade on the right foot. The apartments included in this 2020s starter pack are in great locations. Some are classic Chicago apartment buildings with vintage details...
Burning Questions Chicago Apartment Renters May Have About the Illinois Recreational Cannabis Law
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that legalizes cannabis for adult recreational use on June 25, 2019. The law goes into effect for Illinois residents over the age of 21 on January 1, 2020. Apartment renters in Chicago may have a few burning questions about the law and its...
How Quickly Should Landlords Call Potential Tenants Back?
Apartment landlords and property managers constantly find themselves asking, “How quickly should I follow up with renters who express interest in my listing?” Well, the short answer is immediately. According to an ROI study by Boston-based property management software company Buildium, the ideal...
How Much Time Should You Spend Searching for a Chicago Apartment?
Think of the advice you’ve heard for making pivotal decisions. “Look before you leap.”
“Sleep on it.”
“Never make big decisions on an empty stomach.”
These are fine maxims to live by, but will they help you in your search for the perfect Chicago apartment? Probably not...
These Chicago Apartments Make Life Easier with Shops at Your Front Door
Chicago apartments that offer proximity to good restaurants or fine shops are always in demand. But for the ultimate convenience factor, nothing really comes close to hopping in the elevator and riding it down to find a grocery store, coffee shop or great restaurant right in the apartment...