Chicago Apartment News and Advice

History of the Chicago Grid System: A Stroke of Urban Genius

Let’s rewind to 1909. Chicago was booming, but its rapid growth led to a maze-like sprawl that left residents and visitors scratching their heads and writing angry letters to town hall. Thinking, “Enough is enough!” Chicago’s…

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…

Renters looking to get an inside preview of a Chicago apartment for rent will be satisfied to find a walkthrough video shared conveniently on the listing. Apartment landlords and brokers who advertise on Domu can easily do this by copying a YouTube video link and pasting it in the designated…

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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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…