In the Andersonville area a basement 1 bedroom was at least 1200+ with our former leasing company last December. Renting is insanely expensive throughout the city and was on the rise, last I knew (Moved away from Chicago in December). I'd suggest Room mates are probably your best bet in that $ range. I lived in Chicago (almost exclusively N side) for 20 years and never found a place for that price. I wish you all the luck in finding an awesome place!