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Jan. 21 The Chicago Real Estate Market: It’s a Good Time to Rent

By Arin

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The Chicago real estate market has led to a boom in luxury apartment rentals. With foreclosure activity in Illinois ranked number nine in the U.S. (and that number expected to increase) it’s a great time to consider renting. Chicago Signature Properties is breaking things down for you (by neighborhood that is.) Interested in renting with us? See which of the Chicago neighborhoods is best for you below.

Gold Coast

With both historic homes and new developments, striking views and effortless access to the city, unparalleled shopping, dining and entertainment options, the Gold Coast offers the finest of Chicago for those who live there, making it some of the premium real estate available.

Visit the Gold Coast neighborhood page here.

Average Rental Range: $1000-$4000

Check out available Gold Coast apartments here.

Lakeshore East

Lakeshore East is a brand new community located in the northeast corner of the Loop. Residents take pleasure in modern, top-of-the-line living spaces typically less than 5 years old. Surround yourself by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Millennium Park for unbeatable views.

View the Lakeshore East neighborhood page here.

Average Rental Range: $1400-$4000

Check out available Lakeshore East apartments here.

The Loop

Residents of the Loop get the full Chicago experience, from an easy commute to work to the liveliness of the city streets, plus the ability to move around the city and into the suburbs conveniently via CTA and Metra Rail lines. The Loop attracts millions from all over the world! So much to do, so little time…

Visit the Loop neighborhood page here.

Average Rental Range: $1100-$4000

Look for Loop apartments here.

South Loop

The South Loop is one of the fastest-growing areas of real estate development in Chicago. Long a favorite destination for the culturally inclined, the South Loop takes pleasure in the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Art Institute all being in their back yard.

Visit the South Loop neighborhood page here.

Average Rental range: $1100-$4000

See South Loop apartments here.

River North

With many new high-rise buildings on the rise, River North is growing by the day! With its location just north of the Loop, it’s a convenient place to live to balance work and play. And of course, you can’t beat the river view!

Visit the River North neighborhood page here.

Average Rental Range: $1200-$3700

Find River North apartments here.

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Oct. 28 River North Chicago apartments offer easy access to the best of the city

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River North is one of the most exciting options for Chicago living! If you’re looking for proximity to Chicago universities, access to the Loop, nightspots and great dining options, you should look into River North. It’s a great mix of the young, fun Lincoln Park vibe with the benefits of full-amenity high rise living, all right next to the river.

Get to know River North


Where you live is about more than just your apartment’s square footage. Luckily, River North has everything you could want, from fine dining to nightspots, not to mention galleries, music venues and more. Here’s just a selection of what the neighborhood has to offer:

Restaurants:

The keyword here is variety. Some of our favorites include:

  • Portillos
  • Mr. Beef (Staff pick!)
  • Churrascarias (Brazillian)
  • Fogo De Chao (a lot of meat! Waiters walk around cutting it at your tableside, how fresh!)
  • Zed 451
  • Ginos East (Amazing deep dish! A little slice of heaven)
  • Frontera Grill (Frontera Grill uses beautiful ingredients, often organic andcustom-grown, to bring to you the bold flavors and immediate freshness thatjump off the tongue–just as it does in Mexico)

This is only part of the list. Check out more on River North’s restaurants here.

Entertainment:

The neighborhood draws some of the largest crowds to its establishments on weekend nights.

  • Hub51 (Staff Favorite for awesome food and late night)
  • Sunda (Outstanding sushi, also a fun night spot!)
  • Rockit (Amazing cheeseburgers with an upstairs bar)
  • English or Lasalle Power Company (Three stories of non-stop dance music)
  • Enclave
  • Underground
  • Theory

Got another suggestion? Share it on our River North entertainment page.

Time to learn more about River North Chicago Apartments?

Chicago Signature Properties has a great selection/inventory of River North luxury apartments ready for rent! There are some great deals out there so feel free to check out our Chicago apartment search here.

Or contact us so we can help you get started! Our service is completely free to you.

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