$2,300 felt like a good price point for this afternoon’s rental rundown — it’s the median price among the 274 units currently listed for rent in the 60611 ZIP code. Extending the price out slightly to a range of $2,200 to $2,400 a month, and limiting the search to homes listed in the past week, here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find across a number of Chicago neighborhoods:
Gold Coast:
A 1,500 square-foot, two-bedroom / two-bath condo at 73 E Elm St (pictured). Built in 1928; features a foyer, separate living and dining rooms, ebony wood floors, a kitchen with black granite countertops, cherry cabinets, and black appliances, two work stations, fresh paint, and access to a roofdeck. Heat and cable included; renter pays for electric, cooking gas, and air conditioning. Building features a 24-hour door staff, a storage room, and on-site laundry. Pets are OK with additional deposit. Walk Score of 100; Transit Score of 90.
Lake View:
A four-bedroom / two-bath duplex at 1623 W Barry Ave. Features a master bath with Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, central air, in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with cherry wood cabinets and a dishwasher, a private deck, and a back yard. One garage parking space is included. Tenant is responsible for electric, gas, and cable / Internet. Pets not allowed. Walk Score of 97; Transit Score of 70.
Lincoln Park:
A 1,650 square-foot, two-bedroom / two bath duplex loft at 1244 W Fullerton Ave. Features exposed brick and timber, separate living and dining spaces, an outdoor patio, a kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, 42-inch cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, in-unit laundry, a master bedroom with office nook, a wood-burning fireplace, and gated parking. Walk Score of 94; Transit Score of 75.
Near West Side:
A 2,400 square-foot, five-bedroom / three-bath duplex at 2234 W Warren St. Features a family room with wet bar and one assigned parking space. Walk Score of 80; Transit Score of 70.
Pilsen:
A 2,200 square-foot, three-bedroom / 3.5-bath condo at 1427 W 17th St. Built in 2010; features hardwood floors, a fireplace, in-unit laundry hook-ups, a patio, and assigned parking. Walk Score of 92; Transit Score of 63.
River West:
A 1,700 square-foot, two-bedroom / two-bath condo at 675 N Peoria St. Built in 2006; features hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, bi-level granite breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, front terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, marble bath finishes, three walk-in closets, and one garage parking space. Walk Score of 83; Transit Score of 78.
South Loop:
A 2,000 square-foot, three-bedroom / two-bath townhome at 1812 S State St. Features a fireplace, custom flooring and walls, a third-level deck and first-level patio, one attached indoor parking space, and one outdoor space. Walk Score of 85; Transit Score of 80.
West Town:
A 1,500 square-foot, two-bedroom / 2.5-bath condo at 1927 W Huron St. Features hardwood floors, in-unit laundry hook-up, a deck and patio, a fenced yard, and two assigned garage parking spaces. Walk Score of 88; Transit Score of 69.