Chicago Apartment News and Advice

The business of being an apartment landlord has always been a serious one. Still, rising rent prices in Chicago have produced a serious question for the apartment rental season ahead: “Am I charging enough for my Chicago apartment in 2025?” 

  

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Summer in Chicago gets hot. Do yourself a favor and find an apartment with a swimming pool stat. We love cooling off in Lake Michigan, but sometimes it's nice to have a spot to swim steps from your apartment. Plus, the Chicago rooftop pool scene can be a whole lot of fun!

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"Wait, Does Chicago have a beach?" Videos keep trending on social media where people are surprised the Second City has picturesque beach hangs. If you didn't know better, you could mistake Lake Michigan for the ocean. While we'd love to keep it a not-so-hidden secret, our gorgeous…

Looking for ways to increase your monthly rental income? You don’t have to invest in costly renovations to add value to a rental property. Instead, take advantage of budget-friendly ways to renovate your apartment. The best strategy? Low-cost, high-impact upgrades.



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As a landlord searching for tenants, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Should I host an open house for my apartment?” Chicago’s current rental market is saturated with renters. If you’ve received a ton of interest in your property, holding an open house may seem like the logical solution to…

Warm weather is on the way, so it's time to find your perfect rooftop or terrace hangout. Epic views, cool cabana lounges, and gleaming grill stations, these Chicago apartments offer renters a new level of amenity spaces that raise the bar on the rental lifestyle. And these are the…

After browsing a selection of the best apartments for rent right now, there it is: a place with the correct number of bedrooms, located in a desirable neighborhood, and it's within budget. It's the perfect apartment! Renters might be familiar…

The familiar refrain in Chicago is that the summer months are so enjoyable because residents need to suffer through the winter in order to get there. But winter in Chicago doesn’t need to feel as miserable as the forecast sometimes suggests. Functioning heating and cooling systems, then, are an…

All Cook County landlords should be aware of the Just Housing Amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, seeking to remedy unfair housing discrimination against individuals with criminal records. We’ve written about the new law requirements, and while…