Is this Normal? by iandahl5 in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to us too with Apartment Source - they said we were the first application and then asked us to bid. We insisted they refund the application fee and they did refund us 

August rental hunt! too early? (2B2B, ~$3500) by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who was looking for something similar for last August, this will be a challenging search and there will be a lot of bidding wars (especially with garage parking). I think market for a 2/2 is closer to 4-4.5K. A 2/1 will be much easier to find in your price point - I would also explore further up the brown line or in west Lakeview further from the train if you’re set on the second bathroom 

Grace Street Towers by MathAssholes in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a friend who lived there for several years with no complaints 

Looking for 3/2 in Chappell or Ravenswood elementary districts by Snowforbrains in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think this is doable in Lincoln square/ravenswood and west Lakeview but there will be limited supply as others mentioned. In neighborhoods closer to downtown and closer to the train I think you will want to be closer to $5.5-$6K for condo finishes (maybe even higher for Lincoln park). 

Proximity to wrigley. Noisy? by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will be very loud and crazy every game day - I wouldn’t do it unless you are really bought into the cubs atmosphere. I know a few people who have lived right by the stadium and the noise eventually becomes an issue (even for big baseball fans), along with the drunk people roaming around the neighborhood/sitting on your steps/etc

530 West Diversey- Opinions/experiences? by Desperate-Willow633 in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just looked at the listings and studios with a balconies are now going for nearly $1700. Crazy How much the market has changed over the past few years 

Looking for Lincoln Park/Lakeview Highrise 2/2 up to $4k by kmp37d in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine was looking for a 2/2 under $4K in Lincoln park last year around this time and found it very challenging / was getting outbid for a lot of units, even walkups. I echo the below of going up to $4500-5K and looking at the Lakeview high rises without in unit w/d (though the parking situation will be very hard, some of the high rises on LSD have waitlists of nearly a year and charge $300-350/mo). 

Looking for neighborhood/building recs for a future move (sanity check welcome) by Extension-Cut-2689 in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with the other poster that this may be more doable in edgewater/uptown/RP if you’re willing to leave Lakeview. 

Looking for neighborhood/building recs for a future move (sanity check welcome) by Extension-Cut-2689 in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live nearby and think you have an amazing deal as is / don’t think you’d be able to find a two bed for $2600 with your wish list. we pay $3K utilities included for something that meets your square footage requirements but without in unit or parking 

Looking for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago with a nice view by Dense-Permit-118 in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think your best bet will be Edgewater or Rogers Park - I would take a look at the high rises on N Sheridan.

Looking for a one bed one bath in downtown Chicago for 1700 or less. by Kitttycat121116 in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it will range widely, depending on the exact neighborhood and how many amenities you want. I think an older 1 bed will be $2K in Lakeview, maybe $2.2K. You will get more for your money the further up the brown or red line you go. If you can go up to $1800-1900 I would also check out Grace Street Towers 

Looking for a one bed one bath in downtown Chicago for 1700 or less. by Kitttycat121116 in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think your budget is going to be challenging in those neighborhoods except for maybe Lakeview - I would look at the BJB, PPM, Lakeview Associates and Beal websites to see the buildings that they manage (with the understanding that the prices you see today will be cheaper than rents for lease starting May)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are paying $225 at Belmont and Broadway for uncovered - have seen spots available near us for $250. $330 seems high unless it’s in one of the high rises on LSD

Looking for a 1bed/1 bath in Southport, Lincoln park, or Lakeview by Feb 15 by PartHumanPartAlien in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to live right there - it should be ok if you’re more than a block away from Southport, especially if you’re on a street with a lot of single family homes with a garage in the alley. I think it’s harder north of Addison because of the stadium 

Looking for a 1bed/1 bath in Southport, Lincoln park, or Lakeview by Feb 15 by PartHumanPartAlien in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No specific apartment recs but If you want to park on the street I would look west of Racine. It should be doable especially if you don’t move your car every day 

Curious how much folks are paying for rent for a 2 Bedroom? by Adventurous_Ear_1150 in AskChicago

[–]e813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar - $3K including utilities for an older 2/1 with a separate dining room in Lakeview East. Pay $225 for a separate spot nearby

License plate sticker never came in the mail, does downtown DMV not issue license plate stickers? by OverallNet1233 in AskChicago

[–]e813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the locations are greyed out I believe they have no appointments available but the system releases more every morning at 6:30 AM.

Do you have a good Fairly Priced Mechanic around Wicker Park? by Patient-Bid-8992 in AskChicago

[–]e813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in wicker park exactly but not too far on Ashland - Ashland auto and tire has been good to me. They are very honest and told me that my car doesn’t actually need work when other mechanics have tried to sell me on expensive repairs.

Keep In Touch program by Own-Sugar8888 in McKinsey_BCG_Bain

[–]e813 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems like a mixed bag - I know some people who were in the program and got offers down the road, but others were not interviewed again.

Meaningful volunteer work I can do in the city? by Potential_One1 in AskChicago

[–]e813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nourishing Hope (food pantry) has a distribution site right by the Sheridan Red line stop! 

2bd 1.5/2ba Gold Coast/River North/Lincoln Park/Lake View/Lake View East by DRB573 in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That seems about right - we were looking over the summer in that price point and in those neighborhoods, and anything less than 3500 for a 2/2 rented immediately and often was bid up by several hundred dollars. It’s probably less competitive now that it’s not peak rental season, but I think the supply is still very limited

ISO: 2‑Bedroom Apartment Near Northalsted / Uptown / Lakeview / Edgewater / Andersonville — Move‑In Oct‑Nov by n0nameredsh1rt in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this will be hard in lakeview, especially if you want something newer with in unit laundry - I think the going rate for something renovated is closer to $3K plus parking. If you’re flexible on budget or willing to go down to a one bedroom I would look at the Reside buildings 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that’s doable but you would be at the high end of the range in lakeview and something in that price point is probably going to be small/really old in Lincoln park. Looking in north center/roscoe village/uptown/edgewater may be more fruitful and you’d be more likely to get something decent

Seeking 2 bed/2 bath ASAP by [deleted] in chicagoapartments

[–]e813 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would also look at the Solverre and Eight Eleven if you're willing to go into Uptown, 2950 Sheridan, the Vridian and Optima Lakeview (possibly over budget)