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Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can rent or buy for a certain dollar amount in various Chicago ’hoods. We’ve found five rentals within $100 of today’s price, $3,000. Vote for your favorite below!
Ukrainian Village
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To kick it off: A two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in a Ukrainian Village landmark. Built as school in 1905, the Academy Hall condos have high ceilings, extra wide floorpans, and exposed beam and brick. This 1,200-square-foot unit is renting for $2,995 per month.
Lakeview
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These apartments at Lakeview 3200 are right above the neighborhood’s new Target store, a short walk to the CTA Belmont station, and just down the street from Wrigley Field. In this two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, renters will have a concrete ceiling, an expansive kitchen island, and 24/7 door staff. A two-bedroom at this location rents for $3,155 per month.
Bucktown
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In Bucktown, this spacious three-bedroom and two-bathroom condo features “designer decor” and has the option to come fully furnished. There’s a partially enclosed balcony, open kitchen shelving, and skylight windows in the bedroom. Rent this for $3,000 per month.
Loop
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Right in the heart of the Loop and one block from Millennium Park, is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom corner condo. It comes with a large open kitchen and living room area, generous bedrooms, and a private storage room in the building. Living here, you’ll be close to one of the city’s greatest parks but also tons of transit, theaters, and restaurants. This unit is being rented for $3,000 per month.
Kenwood
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Over in Hyde Park, this new construction project features luxury rentals near the lakefront. This unit has floor-to-ceiling windows, dark hardwood floors, jetted tubs, a video intercom, and bike storage. It’s near shopping on 53rd Street and one block from a Metra station and Whole Foods. This unit is renting for $2,900.
Poll
What home would you rent?
This poll is closed
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25%
Ukrainian Village
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28%
Loop
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23%
Bucktown
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18%
Lakeview
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4%
Hyde Park
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