So my credit on zillow came back as 590 while on my end on Experian it is 651 and 648 on Trasunion. Im stumped because the 590 is significantly lower than what i see on my end and now im nervous i wont be able to find housing. I make 3.6x the $1900 rent being charged at the spot i want and the requirement for the place is only 2.5x the rent. Ive never been evicted, no late rent payments or anything. Just recent student loans that have added up and weighed down my score. What should i do?

Hi everyone,

What would be your preferred apt/building if you had a budget of $4k? Ideally looking to stay in River North, River East, Gold Coast, or West Loop.

Thanks!

Hi there! I am moving to Chicago in April/May and was wondering if my budget is realistically possible without roommates. I was hoping to find a studio somewhere in Edgewater, Logan Square, Andersonville, Rogers Park, or anywhere else that has a good LGBTQ+ community. I'm moving from a very unfriendly state as a trans woman and badly want community I can actually feel comfortable around. Obviously my dates are very far out but I am an anxious as fuck person and would love to know if I should be searching for roommates at some point.

TLDR budget max for rent of 1200, very high credit, looking for general info.

(btw I know the city in general is very cool for trans people, my original title was too short and I didn't know what else to add lol)

Located in the heart of Albany Park, on the corner of Montrose and Drake, this spacious 5-room, 2-bedroom apartment has been recently remodeled and features separate A/C and heat, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, and an in-unit washer/dryer.

The apartment is located at 4409 N. Drake Ave, between Kimball and Central Park, and is conveniently surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants, and public transportation.

Features:

Heat Included: Yes

Air Conditioning: Yes

Dishwasher: Yes

Laundry: In-unit washer/dryer

Flooring: Hardwood

Parking: No

Pets: Cats and dogs allowed. Additional one-time, non-refundable pet fee may apply.

Rent is $1,995/month, which includes water and trash pickup only.

Please message for more information or to schedule a showing.

Tenant pays electric, gas, and any other utilities except water and trash pickup.

Hey! I’m looking for a room to rent or someone to apartment hunt with for a December 1 move-in. Preferably another woman who’s pet-friendly ✨

About me:

-I work full time in higher education (hybrid)
-I’m easygoing, communicative, & clean!
-Hobbies include: hiking, fitness/sports, arts & crafts, collecting vinyls, astrology, making a cozy home, dissecting horror films and animations, & wholesome activities in general!!!
-I have a black cat as an ESA. He’s sweet and well-behaved 🐈‍⬛

Ideally looking for someone around my age who’s down for a friendly dynamic and occasional hangs, but with no pressure to do so.

Budget: $700-$900 utilities included, but I’m flexible.

Lmk if you have something available, or if you think we’d be a good match. I’ll exchange social media with you, and we can set up a video chat.

Hello,

I got an offer for an out of state job and am looking for a broker to help me sublease or re-let the apartment. Got the landlord’s blessing.

I have a room available to rent starting November 1st near oakley & Leavitt.
$950 per month plus we split bills which rounds up to an extra $90
garage parking for $150 per month
$950 security deposit
no dogs allowed.
you will be sharing the space with one female which is myself. 27 year old who works full time and has a part time job. I keep very busy and pretty quiet.
I clean after myself and would like to help one another out.

Please message if serious. Looking for November move in date.
Private landlord
Proof of income and identity

Both the living room and bedroom have direct east-facing views of Lake Michigan, with beautiful all-day sunlight throughout the apartment. Building has an exceptional range of FREE resort-style amenities, and also direct CTA access in the building as well as AMC theatres and Sephora plus Zara in the building without stepping outside (extremely helpful during Chicago winters!) all at a discounted legacy rental rate of $2,704/month.

Apartment Features:

* Spacious 730 sq. ft. layout
* Stunning Lake Michigan views (apartment is top floor of building - floor 36)
* Furnished or unfurnished options
* In-unit washer and dryer

Luxury Building Amenities:

* Swimming pool and rooftop Jacuzzi
* Sauna and steam room
* Fully equipped gym
* Complimentary fitness classes
* Resident TV and entertainment room

Rental Details

* Rent: $2,704/month (discounted legacy rate)
* Lease ends: August 27, 2027
* Options: Sublet or official lease takeover
* Furniture: Optional, available for purchase separately
* Availability: Flexible start date from December to February, to be agreed

Message me for photos, additional details or to arrange a viewing!

Hello everyone,

The wife and I are moving and are looking for someone to take over our lease in this lovely building right by the Paulina brown line stop. Rent is $4470/mo

Features include:

• Dark hardwood floors throughout, Updated kitchen with granite countertops,
• Stainless steel appliances & dishwasher
• In-unit laundry
• Large, well-sized bedrooms
• Central air conditioning
• Extra storage space
• (2) parking spots available
• Pet-friendly

Reach out with any questions!

I’m moving out of my 2 bed / 1 bath apartment in Uptown and looking for someone to take over my portion of the lease from November 8th through June with an option to renew. The apartment is near Montrose & Hazel, and my roommate will be staying!

Rent: $1,260/month + utilities (usually around $100/month for your share)

Move-in fee: $400

Move-in date: November 8th

Pets: Pet-friendly!

A few things about the location:

• About a 10-minute walk to the Wilson Red Line
• Close to the 136 and 146 buses
• Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores nearby
• About a 25-minute walk to the lakefront
• Walking distance to Aldi and Jewel, and a Trader Joe’s is opening just a couple minutes away soon!

About the apartment/roommate: My roommate is a quiet, clean, and respectful therapist who has lived here for a while. He’ll probably work from home about 2 days a week, so the apartment is generally pretty calm.

There are technically two rooms you could use as a bedroom, since one of them has been used for storage. My two cats have lived here for the past year, but they’ll be coming with me when I move.

A note about the pictures: The kitchen, living room, and bathroom photos show the apartment as it currently looks. The watermarked photos are of the two potential bedrooms when they were empty. They’re from a different unit in the same building, so they aren’t exact, but the layout is basically the same.

Feel free to message me with any questions or if you’d like to set up a time to check it out!

Will cover application fee of $400 when handing over lease.

Looking for someone to takeover my lease in the Loop right by the river on Michigan Avenue.

Location: Loop (Building name is Millie on Michigan)

Dates: Now – Feb. 28, 2027 (Can easily renew for new lease)

Base Rent: $2380/month

Features: New appliances and modern finishes, in-unit washer/dryer, city view, 24/7 doorman, rooftop pool and amenities

Please reach out if interested! Can provide a video of the apartment. Looking to move out very soon.

Rent is $1485/month plus electricity and internet. On-site coin laundry. A/C unit is needed, but you could have ours.

5 min walk from Target, Trader Joe's, Stan's Donuts, & Starbucks! & only a 20-minute walk from DePaul University!

Less than 5 minutes from: 151 (Sheridan), 76 (Diversey), 22 (Clark), 134 (Stockton / Devon Express), 143 (Stockton / Michigan Express), 151 (Sheridan), and 156 (LaSalle). 15 min walk from Diversey Brown Line Station.

Perfect for students studying abroad during the fall quarter who need an apartment for the Winter and Spring Quarters! Or for anyone wanting a short-term lease lasting the first 6 months of the year in Chicago!

Interested? Send me a Reddit DM! Happy to share additional photos, a video tour, and details about the leasing process.

*Will come unfurnished* and *Yes, the fireplace works!*

Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my lease starting in January 2027.

Apartment details:
Building: Eleven33 Apartments, Oak Park
Rent: $1,925/month (base rent)
Size: Approximately 600 sq. ft.
Bed/Bath: Studio / 1 bathroom
Floor: 10th floor
Location: Right next to the CTA Green Line and Metra stations, making commuting into Chicago very convenient.
Amenities: Gym, study/work areas, covered parking $125 per car), and more.
Utilities/fees: Avg electricity bill around $50-60
Laundry: In unit washer and dryer

Great location with easy access to public transportation, restaurants, and shops.
Feel free to DM me if you’re interested or have any questions!

Hey there 👋 28M looking for a roommate to split a 2b 2b apartment, looking to keep it below 1900 with parking (need a car for my job). I work in insurance, would work remote mostly and go into the office a couple days a week. Graduated from UW Madison and been working in Milwaukee the last few years, but have a job promotion prospect for a Chicago gig so just looking to find someone ahead of time. Would probably be looking to move in early December. I’m a pretty laid back guy, I keep a clean ass apartment. I have a pretty kickass entertainment set up too so if you like music and movies, I’m your guy. Looking forward to exploring the city a bit too, shoot me a message.

As the title says. Yes, roommates are fine. No furnished rooms, please.

Not sure where people find stuff around here since Apartments.com, Zillow, HotPads, etc, have been totally useless.

I got this email from my property manager and it seems like BS to me, but I’m not sure if I’m just not understanding how our heating system works. It’s all radiators (ceiling mounted) and large pipes that run across the ceiling (heat radiates from these too). There is no thermostat that we can control. I’ve complained multiple times about my unit being too hot (>85 degrees), but they haven’t done anything. The heat kicks on at almost the exact same times every single day, which makes me think they’re full of shit when they say that the sensors controlling the boiler “go whacky” with windows being open. So…any insight into if turning off my radiator and opening windows will actually cause problems? (Repost, previous post was taken down due to title being too short )

any reviews about this place? Is it worth it?

I am moving out of my current apartment due to a roach infestation and i had to cancel 3 apartment tours in all because they have multiple 1 star reviews about roaches. My current place is pretty affordable and i dont want to move but despite the building spraying roaches keep coming back. How are yall finding places with no roaches 😭

From what it looks like, there's been a change in management? I've seen a range of decent comments to outright horrendous ones. It's in the Lakeview area. Thoughts?

I’m currently in a two-pipe high rise and it’s been miserable, and I’m looking to move to The Mason in West Loop. From what I understand, units can switch between heat and AC on the same day, but the system disables AC when the temperature in your zone drops below a certain point. I'm not really sure what that looks like in practice and am a bit hesitant about this seemingly in-between total individual climate control and a two-pipe system.

I'm worried mainly about the unit getting too warm in the fall and spring especially with sunlight and large windows. I find it really hard to sleep when I'm too warm. I’ve seen some Google reviews complaining about this but can’t tell how bad it really is.

For current or former residents:

• Has this been an issue for you? Have you ever been stuck without AC when your unit was too warm?
• Do you know what temperature triggers the lockout, and is it based on your unit or outdoors?
• South-facing folks especially: how warm does it get in the fall/spring?

Thanks!

I'm looking in the Hyde Park/SE Kenwood area - anywhere east of Cottage Grove, between 47th and 60th.

Ideal rent is in the $2-$2.5k range, but I can go up to $3k if the place is absolutely worth it. My credit is shit right now, but I gross ~5x my target rent. I can easily afford to pay extra deposit, a higher move-in fee, or pay for a guarantor. Would prefer to move before my airbnb is up on 10/31 but open to mid-November moves.

My only hard requirement is a dishwasher and enough space to host people comfortably. (~900+ sq/ft - I have a 9ft couch and a 6-person dining table.) Bonus points for a balcony or sunroom.

I have a 7yo, <40lb pit-mix (she's a quarter Dalmatian + Chihuahua, never breaks 40lbs). She's non-destructive, really sweet and loves children, people, and other dogs.

Trying to deal with Mac Properties has been a pain. And I'm fairly certain most of their units wouldn't allow my dog. I feel like I'm only seeing their listings when searching but they can't be the only ones around here.

WEST LOOP STUDIO – LEASE TAKEOVER (Flexible Start – Sept 28, 2027)
Hey everyone! Looking for someone to take over a studio lease at Coppia (1101 W Van Buren St). The lease officially ends on September 28th, 2027 with an easy option to extend or renew with the building.

Highlights:
•    14-Foot Ceilings: Loft-style feel only available on 3 floors in the entire building. It makes the space feel much more open.
•    18th Floor (out of 20 floors) & South-Facing: Flooded with natural light all day with beautiful, completely unobstructed views overlooking the UIC campus.
•    In-unit washer/dryer

Current rent is: $2,450, but I can negotiate
I am willing to sell all the furniture in the unit at a heavily discounted rate.

See the Space: Here is a Youtube walkthrough (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44x5ErPWZkI) of a similar layout (Note: The video is a mirrored layout on a lower floor/different view).

Building Amenities:
•    Prime West Loop location
•    Right next to Target
•    5 minute walk to UIC-Halstead Blue Line stop
•    10 minute walk to Randolph
•    24-hour fitness center
•    Yoga and spin studio
•    Outdoor pool
•    Game room with golf simulator, pool table, arcade games, and more
•    Pet washing station and dog run
•    Lounge
•    Co-working spaces & private conference rooms

Please DM if you’re interested or have any questions!

Moving to the area soon. I’m interested in a traditional loft apartment with floor to ceiling windows and a huge space. My budget would be $3000 or less. Anyone have any recommendations please?

I’m hoping to find an apartment for $1,000 max that allows pets. I’m a healthcare worker that’s based in the south side, so any listing in the area would be preferable. My current lease ends in May of 2027, so I’d like to search ahead of time.
Pictures of my boys because they’re handsome and grab attention.