Cheap Chicago Apartments
As you begin your search to find cheap Chicago apartments, there is both good news and bad news to digest.
The good news is that Chicago is one of the most fascinating cities in the country, and with nearly 3 million residents in the city proper, one of the largest. That means there is an absolute abundance of apartments to search.
The bad news, unfortunately, is similar to the good news. Chicago is huge, and picking out a single apartment is a daunting task. And since you don’t know Wrigleyville from Streeterville, or any of the dozens of Chicago neighborhoods, for that matter, this is going to be a difficult task. But you know what you want: a great apartment in a pleasant, comfortable neighborhood that won’t take too much of a bite out of your bank account.
Don’t fear: there’s a second bit of good news. In addition to lots of apartments and lots of people, there is a resource that can answer all of your questions about cheap Chicago apartments, with a name that couldn’t make more sense – www.cheapapartmentschicago.com.
This site will allow you to get your bearings straight, begin to learn about Chicago’s neighborhoods and where they are located, so you can choose a few to narrow your search.
Perhaps you’ll want to know about Lakeview, a popular neighborhood with a good chunk of its population under 30, with reasonable housing costs and plenty of dining and nightlife. The area calls Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, one of its own, and the Wrigleyville neighborhood is named after the iconic park.
Though both Lakeview and Wrigleyville are filled with restaurants and clubs and nightlife spots, it’s only a short distance to quiet neighborhoods, with plenty of transportation options close to your front door.
Check with cheapapartmentschicago.com to determine if the prices and the young, feel of these neighborhoods is what you want. Perhaps, instead, some neighborhoods in what is called Chicago’s Near North will fit your fancy. This area is closer to Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, so it features beaches and parks, as well as a close look at world-family North Michigan Avenue.
Some of Chicago’s best restaurants are in Old Town, a mix of residential, commercial and entertainment areas. This is home to the nationally know Second City Comedy Club and the neighborhood hosts the Old Town Art Fair every June. The residential areas range from townhouses to rowhouses and quaint areas to high-rise developments. Again, cheapapartmentschicago.com can give you information about what’s available in Wrigleyville or anywhere in Chicago.
Maybe your ideal location for cheap Chicago apartments is Streeterville, home of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Northwestern University Medical Center and Navy Pier, a tourist destination.
At cheapapartmentschicago.com, you can learn that there are three major sections in the city - the North, West and South Sides. Generally speaking, the North side has some of the nicest and most expensive neighborhoods. The West Side has a good chunk of cheap Chicago apartments because it has more factories and lower-income homes. The South Side is the biggest area of Chicago and has a wide range of prices to choose from.
You will also want information about crime and safety and cheapapartmentschicago.com provides that information as well. Streeterville, Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park, among many others, are very good. But to be honest, you might want to stay away from Logan Square and Uptown.
Speaking of Lincoln Park, this is one of Chicago’s best-known neighborhoods. It houses huge shopping centers and is filled with restaurants and entertainment of all sorts. This is home to the famous Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago Public Library and Lincoln Park itself, which is the bigget public park in the entire city. This is an area being chosen by many families and www.cheapapartmentschicago.com can give you the information on what’s available and the rents throughout Lincoln Park.
Don’t just check Lincoln Park or any single neighborhood. Take advantage of the resources at cheapapartmentschicago.com to walk through the entire process to find the right apartment. Check the available apartments in any number of neighborhoods that seem right for you, in order to determine if the price range is going to work for your budget.
Once you get some choices, followed up by phone calls provided through the cheapapartmentschicago.com to make sure your possible choices are available, you can hit the streets and evaluate the area for yourself. If you’d like, walk into the barbershop a block away and ask about the neighborhood. Get the feel for the surroundings.
Finally, it’s time to make a choice. Welcome to the Windy City!
May 17, 2009