How to Find an Apartment in Chicago

Across the city’s neighborhoods and apartment sizes, the median price to rent in Chicago is around $2,000, according to Zillow and other rental sites. Those prices are up over last year and only going up. With growing expenses and a lack of affordable housing options, we talked with local real estate broker Andy Svalesen to get some tips for entering Chicago’s competitive rental market. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about our sponsors: Read and Run Chicago: The Cora Tozzi Historical Mystery Series in Lemont Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Entrepreneur Certificate Program Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE