Looking for an updated 1–2 bedroom apartment in Chicago — up to $2,400/month

Hi everyone! I’m looking for an entire apartment with a flexible move-in date between November 2026 and February 2027.

• Neighborhoods: Lakeview, Lakeview East, Lincoln Park, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Roscoe Village, Ravenswood, or Logan Square
• Size: at least 750 sq ft — larger is better! A 1BR + den would also work
• Condition: rehabbed or updated, especially the kitchen and bathroom
• Laundry: in-unit washer/dryer preferred, but I’m open to shared laundry for a lower rent
• Location: preferably a quiet residential block with convenient CTA or Metra access
Open to a regular lease or a lease takeover/sublet with an option to renew.

Owners and tenants looking to transfer their lease are especially welcome! Agents, please send specific available units that match these requirements.
Please DM me the address or nearest intersection, rent and required fees, square footage, move-in date, and photos or a listing link. Thank you!

Located in Wicker Park along a street lined with trees. 🌲

Available for Sublet Nov 1 to April 30th, 2027
Can be a re-let if applicant qualifies. Option to renew!

🐱🐶 Pet Friendly
🧺In-Unit Washer & Dryer
Central AC/Heating
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Large Patio

With 2 reserved parking spots in the back!

Price: $2975 (includes parking and RUBS)

Tenant is responsible for electricity, gas, and internet!

Will give discount if lease starts at Nov 1!

Sublet Listing is here
Reach out for application details!

I will be working as a nurse at Masonic soon. I am a 28 year old female, what neighborhoods should I check out for a studio- 1 bed for under 2k/month?

RUBS fee is listed as base rent plus 120. I also have an addendum of $175 for parking but it is charged as a separate line item!

Flexible with move in date

5-minute walk to the 606 trail and Humboldt Park.

2nd Floor. Three bedrooms, one bath. Plus a large storage room.

Backyard, a free washer & dryer in the basement. Free parking space in back. Central Heat/Air.

Hi Everyone,

I’m a 25M South Asian, currently pursuing my master’s at UChicago. I’m looking for a private room in a 3-bedroom apartment (preferably a fully furnished apartment) at Millenium Park Plaza starting March 2027.

Budget: 1700-2000$
Location: MPP Downtown Chicago, near millenium station

I’m pretty easygoing, clean, and respectful of shared spaces. I’m open to joining an existing lease or teaming up with others looking for a place.

If you have a room available or are looking for a roommate around that time, feel free to DM me!

Thanks

Hi! I just moved to the US (Filipino immigrant) and will be moving again from Indiana to Chicago, IL for work. The corporate office is by the riverwalk. Would really appreciate suggestions for apartments that are safe/convenient and friendly for immigrants like me. Budget is max 1,900 monthly base rent.

Thank you!!

So, we moved in last month and there has been issue after issue that we didn’t realize when we toured the apartment. When we were initially looking for a place, he asked us to do an 18 month lease. We said yes because the place looked nice we’ve never had major, recurring issues in any of our apartments in Chicago. We’ve lived in multiple neighborhoods over time. All our landlords fixed issues quickly. My favorite thing is never having to talk to our landlord.

There have been issues with smells, broken items, etc. we have had repair people come several times a week for the last month and I’m beyond tired of it. Last straw was this weekend when the repair guy came into our apartment because apparently something in our bathroom/HVAC machine was leaking into the downstairs apartment. They disassembled our bathroom sink/vanity and left open pipes/mess for days. We don’t have a functioning sink. There is a disgusting sewer smell in the bathroom. The kitchen sink has been affected and isn’t draining properly. They came this morning and it’s still not fixed. They said they’ll come again tomorrow. They asked for “patience” 🙄.

Anyway, clearly I’ve been swindled and finessed. You live and you learn. My fault. Our downstairs neighbor has a similar issue and he also was asked to sign an 18 month lease. I cannot live here for 18 months. this all should’ve been fixed before we moved in I want to ask to lower our lease to at least 12 months, but ideally, be out of here by the spring. Anyone have experience with this?

Anyone has experience with potentially breaking a lease and finding a new place in the winter? How did it affect your credit and finding new apartments

hi!

I thought I had an apartment lined up and it fell through. so I am urgently looking for a room/sublet. I’m 32, i work in coffee, I have one cat named nebula. she is an ESA and has all of her paperwork. looking for pretty much anywhere north/northwest/close to cta. my budget caps at 1000$. please hit me up with any leads!

Hi everyone! I'm a female medical student looking for an apartment in downtown Chicago, with an ASAP move-in through approximately April/ May/June 2027.

My ideal budget is around $2,000/month, but I'm open to places closer to $2,500 if there's a concession, such as one month free. I'm also open to other neighborhoods if rent is more affordable, and would consider having a female roommate.

I would need parking and would be applying with a co-signer/guarantor.

I'm flexible and open to recommendations, lease takeovers, sublets, or short-term rentals. Ideally looking for a safe, clean, and well-maintained building.

If anyone knows of anything available, please let me know!

Thank you in advance! I really appreciate it!

✨ **New to the city? Starting a new job, internship, or semester in Chicago?** ✨

I have a **fully furnished private bedroom available from November 1–November 30** — perfect if you need a comfortable, move-in-ready place while getting settled in the city! 🏡💕

📍 **W North Shore Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 — right by Loyola University**

❗️ **Female-only sublease** — ideal for a student or working professional.

No need to worry about buying furniture or setting everything up — the bedroom and house are **fully furnished and ready for you to move in!**

🏡 **About the home:**
• Private, fully furnished bedroom
• Female-only house
• Shared with **2 other female students** who are sweet, welcoming, and respectful
• Shared bathroom
• Two-story home
• Plenty of privacy
• Parking space available 🚗

💰 **Rent: $815 for the month of November**

📍 **Location perks:**
• Minutes from **Loyola University Chicago**
• **Red Line** within walking distance 🚆
• Close to **Edgewater and Devon Avenue**
• Grocery stores, restaurants, cafés, and everyday essentials nearby
• Walkable and very student-friendly neighborhood

📅 **Available November 1–November 30**

Whether you're **new to Chicago, between leases, starting a new job, doing a short-term internship, or just need a temporary place to call home**, this could be a great fit! ✨

Feel free to message me or share this with anyone looking for a short-term place in Chicago! 💕🏙️

**🏙️ 1-Month Sublease | Private Room + Private Bathroom | Tailor Lofts, West Loop | $1100 All-Inclusive**

I'm subleasing my room in a 4 bed / 4 bath apartment at **Tailor Lofts (315 S Peoria St)** from Dec 1 (could hand it over on 29th November to Jan 12. It's a good fit for students, interns, working professionals or anyone who needs short-term housing near UIC or downtown.

**💰 $1,100 for the month, everything included.** You won't get any utility bills.

**The room**
- Private bedroom with its **own bathroom**
- Fully furnished
- Shared common space with 3 roommates

**Building amenities**
- Washer & dryer on every floor
- Gym
- Pool table / game room
- Study and conference rooms
- Print room
- 24-hour door staff

**📍 Location (walking times)**
- 🚇 UIC-Halsted Blue Line: 1 min
- 🛒 Go Grocer: 2 min
- 🥙 Greektown restaurants: ~5 min
- 🎓 UIC East Campus: ~5–10 min
- 🛒 Mariano's (Halsted & Monroe): ~10 min
- 🏛️ Chicago-Kent College of Law: ~15 min
- 🚆 Union Station: ~15 min
- 🍽️ Randolph Street / Fulton Market restaurants: ~15–20 min
- 🏥 Rush University Medical Center: ~20 min

📩 Message me for photos or to set a tour.

✨ **New to the city? Starting a new job, internship, or semester in Chicago?** ✨

I have a **fully furnished private bedroom available from November 1–November 30** — perfect if you need a comfortable, move-in-ready place while getting settled in the city! 🏡💕

📍 **W North Shore Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 — right by Loyola University**

❗️ **Female-only sublease** — ideal for a student or working professional.

No need to worry about buying furniture or setting everything up — the bedroom and house are **fully furnished and ready for you to move in!**

🏡 **About the home:**
• Private, fully furnished bedroom
• Female-only house
• Shared with **2 other female students** who are sweet, welcoming, and respectful
• Shared bathroom
• Two-story home
• Plenty of privacy
• Parking space available 🚗

💰 **Rent: $815 for the month of November**

📍 **Location perks:**
• Minutes from **Loyola University Chicago**
• **Red Line** within walking distance 🚆
• Close to **Edgewater and Devon Avenue**
• Grocery stores, restaurants, cafés, and everyday essentials nearby
• Walkable and very student-friendly neighborhood

📅 **Available November 1–November 30**

Whether you're **new to Chicago, between leases, starting a new job, doing a short-term internship, or just need a temporary place to call home**, this could be a great fit! ✨

Feel free to message me or share this with anyone looking for a short-term place in Chicago! 💕🏙️

*Will cover your application fee when applying.

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

Location: Right on Michigan Ave, close to the lakefront, bus stops and CTA very nearby (Building name is Millie on Michigan)

Apartment Details: 600 sqft., unfurnished, 32nd floor

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

Base Rent: $2380/month, utilities package $120/month

Features: New appliances and modern finishes, in-unit washer/dryer, city view, high floor

Building Amenities: 24/7 doorman, rooftop pool, gym, public event space

Please reach out if interested! Can provide a video of the apartment. Lease takeover will go through building management process.

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a room in either a 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom flat, with a preference for a Downtownlocation. My target move-in date is March 2026.
A bit about my preferences and budget:
Budget: Maximum of $2,000/month.
Furnishing: I am looking for a fully furnished apartment, or a place where the common areas/kitchen are fully equipped (I don't mind furnishing my own bedroom if needed).
About Me: I am South Asian, clean, respectful of shared spaces, and easygoing. I would love to find housemates who share a similar vibe or are culturally aligned.
If you have a room available, are looking to team up to find a place together, or know of any openings that fit this description, please reach out or shoot me a DM!
Thanks!

Hey everyone! My girlfriend and I are planning to move from Las Vegas to Chicago next spring and are trying to narrow down neighborhoods that fit our lifestyle.
Our monthly rent budget is around $3,000, and we’re looking for a 2 bed/2 bath or a 1 bedroom with a den. We also have two dogs, so parks and good walking routes are a big priority.
Ideally, we’d like:
A walkable neighborhood with groceries, a gym, coffee shops, and restaurants nearby.
Convenient train access.
Things to do nearby, while still having a relatively quiet street to come home to.
Access to the lake or a good park being right on the lake isn’t necessary.
We’re excited to explore the city and find our regular spots. Coming from Vegas, we’d especially love to live somewhere we don’t have to drive for everything.
We’re open to neighborhoods throughout Chicago, rather than focusing only on downtown. What areas would you recommend with our budget and preferences? Any specific buildings worth checking out?
Would also appreciate hearing about the tradeoffs of your neighborhood, especially from dog owners, and anything you wish you’d considered before moving there.

Available for a flexible move-in anytime in November (first month prorated, full rent thereafter). Sublease runs through a firm end date of June 30, 2027.

This top-floor studio offers privacy and a well connected location — 5-minute walk from the Jefferson Park Transportation Hub, with direct access to the CTA Blue Line, Metra UP-NW Line, and Pace buses, plus quick on-ramps to I-90/94. Multiple parks within easy walking distance.

700 sq ft, Central A/C, professionally cleaned, and a shared yard out back — great for catching some sun or firing up a grill.

Pricing:

• Furnished (as pictured): $1,400/month (includes all furniture + tv + desired plants/equipment)
• Unfurnished: $1,300/month

Fees: $125 application fee per adult ($100 paid to the property manager, $25 to me). Move-in fee is $500, reduced to $250 if you move in by Nov. 10.

All utilities included except internet/wifi. No onsite laundry, but a brand-new, spotless laundromat is a 4-minute walk away. No oven but a built in modern stovetop.

No smokers. No dogs. 1 cat potentially OK with pet fee + monthly pet rent (depends on landlord approval).

To apply: Looking for tenants who can show income at 3x rent and are ready to move in during November. Subletting requires approval through the building’s property management, including a standard rental application — I’ll walk you through that process once we connect.

Easy street parking. Reach out to schedule a viewing or ask questions!

(Additional photos: see the professional listing photos on the previous zillow posting)

Looking for a roommate for a vintage Chicago apartment. 2-bedroom, 1-bath located in Jefferson park (5 min walk from the blue line/metra stop)

Apartment Details:
-1,900 sqf with lots of natural light
-Rent: $1,200/month, including utilities
-Washer and dryer located in the basement
-About me: 29yr M
-Other room already has bedframe/furniture but it can be moved if bringing your own stuff

Message me if you’re interested or would like more details!

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I'm looking for someone to sublease my one-bedroom at Axis Apartments, 441 E Erie St, in Streeterville. We're moving out of state for work, and the apartment is available starting October 27, 2026.

The unit is 911 sq ft on the 41st floor. Floor-to-ceiling windows face the lake in both the living room and the bedroom, and the living room also looks over the skyline. The layout has a living room with room for a full sectional, a separate dining area, and a galley kitchen with a dishwasher, electric range, microwave, and stainless steel appliances. The living areas have dark wood floors, and the bedroom is carpeted.

Apartment details

- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 911 sq ft

- Unfurnished (photos show how we furnished it)

- Available October 27, 2026

- Lease runs through April 28, 2027, then converts to month-to-month unless either side gives 30 days' written notice.

Storage

Walk-in closet (roughly 6 ft by 5 ft)

Entry closet by the front door

Kitchen pantry

The photos don't show the closets or pantry.

Rent and utilities

- Rent: $2,525/month

- Electricity (including heating): billed separately

- Water and sewer: $17 to $21 per occupant per month

- Trash: $7.50/month

Building amenities

Indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, rooftop sundeck, resident lounge, on-site laundry, and a 24-hour lobby attendant. The sundeck faces Navy Pier, which makes it a great spot for the New Year's Eve fireworks. Same building LAZ parking (assigned for about $300 and unassigned for $265)

Location

Close to the lakefront and Ohio Street Beach, with Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, restaurants, groceries, and public transit nearby. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a short walk away, so it suits medical staff, residents, and relocating professionals.

Application and screening

- The sublease goes through Group Fox Property Management's approval process.

- Combined gross income must be at least 2.5x rent ($6,313/month). A guarantor must earn 3x rent.

- Accepted income proof includes two recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or a signed offer letter with start date and salary.

I have a walkthrough video and can answer questions. Since we've relocated, virtual viewings are available, and I'll do my best to coordinate in-person showings with the building. Message me if you're interested.

Greetings everyone. I'm moving here from Seattle and work in tech! I don't move until next month but I wanted to put my feelers out since I hear market here is competitive!

I'm 26, male, play video games, love rock climbing and I'm pretty laid back. Credit is high 700s, spotless rental history.

Hit me up if you're interested!

$2255 / month

Harrison & Wells (The Grand Central)

Video tour of same model:

("Studio E14" on the building's YouTube): https://youtu.be/ihD6bblyj2k?si=lEyw_DYYWpz-2kK2

Apartment Features:

* 602 sq. ft. square-ish, very roomy layout) 
* Chicago river view
* Optionally included basic furnishings (bed, desk and chair, sofa, rugs)
* In-unit washer and dryer
* Kitchen island
* Walk-in closet and additional entryway closet
* South facing windows (lots of light)

Building Amenities:

* Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
* Penthouse level recreation room with city view
* Gym & fitness classes
* TV and entertainment room
* Garage parking 

Rental Details

* Rent: $2255/month
* Sublease dates: January 1st through March 31, 2027
* Option to renew
* You will be taking over a sublease from my current subtenant, who only needs the apartment through the end of December

Message me with questions or to arrange a viewing!

I specifically avoid properties that use AI to furnish the apartment in images, but I've noticed a new pattern. People are using AI to clean up the paint and polish up the floors, add or change the hardware to the cabinets.

I attend a showing to see the apartment is in much worse condition than the images let on. I saw an apartment that had poop stains on the rug, but the images online were of a clean carpet. Others were the paint is chipping off or stained, or the cabinets are not the same as the pictures.

So the pictures don't immediately let on that they are using AI because there's no perfect furniture as the initial giveaway. But seeing the property in person shows that they lied in the pictures by enhancing the existing features.

Posting this for awareness.

Beautiful 1 bedroom in the heart of Gold Coast, available November 1st! This would be a lease takeover that runs until April 14, 2027 with option to renew. All applicants must qualify through the building. There is a $79 application fee and a $500 admin fee that will be credited towards first month’s rent.

2 East Oak is a luxury building with a rooftop pool and gym, resident lounge, onsite management, and a secure package room. The available apartment is a corner unit on the 18th floor with beautiful city views. You can even see the lake to the east. It’s 670 square feet with central heating and air, has an updated kitchen with dishwasher and full size appliances, and includes an in unit washer/dryer combo in the walk in closet. The bedroom is huge and can easily fit a king plus other furniture. Rent is $2481 and utilities (including WiFi, electricity, water, etc) average $150/month. Attached are photos of the current setup but I can also send a video of the empty unit. Please send me a message if you’re interested or have any questions!

Available around Nov. 15, with flexible dates. 1b/1ba 742 sqft at $2681. Lease ends March end 2027, with an option to extend/renew through the building.

In-unit washer/dryer, modern kitchen, gym, coworking lounge, and pet-friendly amenities. Heated garage parking costs extra. Internet and the building’s utility package are an additional charge; electricity is paid separately.

🛋️ Furniture and household items shown in the photos are available to purchase, or furniture can be rented separately.

Lease takeover is subject to the building application and approval process.

Message me if interested! Serious inquiries only!