October 9, 2009, Newsletter Issue #153: How to Narrow Your Search for Chicago Apartments for Rent

Tip of the Week

Chicago, the third largest city in the U.S., is home to over 2.8 million people. It’s said to have over 210 distinct neighborhoods. Looking for Chicago apartments for rent can quickly become a challenge. Unless you’ve decided to just search, not find, apartments for rent in Chicago for the remainder of your adult life, you should try to focus your quest on those Chicago home rentals or apartments that might make your wish list. Here are some suggestions to help make that happen.

Try to pick your “side.” There are three prominent communities in Chicago, the North Side, South Side, and West Side. Each with its own different “character,” you could try to focus on one that most appeals to you. Decide to live inside or outside the “Loop.” Originally roughly defined by the circle around the city made by cable cars, the Loop is now defined by the elevated train connection route. Create a realistic budget. If you’re going to live in one of the homes for rent in Chicago, bring money. Like much of Southern California, the Bay area, and New York City, newcomers can have a bit of “sticker shock.” But don’t worry; it wears off and millions of happy people lovingly call Chicago home. But be realistic and stick to your budget after you set it. Decide what you want in the Chicago apartments for rent that you consider. While a perfect property may not exist, knowing some details of the size, rooms, style, and amenities you want will help focus your search. Once you’ve made some location and preference decisions, use the Internet and Rentals.com to find those Chicago home rentals that match your criteria.

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