October 2, 2009, Newsletter Issue #152: How to Learn About the Neighborhoods When Searching Chicago Home Rentals

Tip of the Week

With over 210 neighborhoods in the Chicago-metro area, you have a huge selection of the types of “flavor” you want. To simplify your search a bit, you might just examine the more than 70 “distinct communities” as identified by a University of Chicago study. Chicago home rentals are available in a wide variety of rental prices in these diverse communities. But, without driving for days, how can you reduce your list to those that might interest you?

Why not just relax in front of your computer and use the Internet to give you both information and virtual tours of both neighborhoods and Chicago apartments for rent? To get volumes of information about the city and its environs, you could simply enter the word “Chicago” into one of the major search engines. For example, putting that one word in a Google search will result in over 330,000,000 results.

Consider making a wish list of those characteristics that are important to you. For instance, if you have a young family, the quality of schools, average age of residents, and crime statistics may be at the top of your list. Should you be single or newly married, the number and quality of restaurants, proximity to work, or variety of nightlife might lead your wish list as you search for apartments for rent Chicago. Or suppose you’re really into sports and are a die hard Cubs fan. You might want to investigate neighborhoods on the North Side to be close to Wrigley Field.

Decide what features, flavor, and price range you prefer. Then use Rentals.com to search for the Chicago apartments for rent that match your wish list.

About LifeTips

Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.