I just moved out of Chicago and used Caira as a resource when living there so just wanted to put that out there for any viewers - she is AWESOME! I personally would totally pick 6 because of the kitchen and dining space being separate. That’s insane for a studio. Best of luck to anybody searching in chicago!
I like how honest you are. You mention the a missing microwave, how your camera makes the apartment look bigger than it is, how the dishwasher may not open all the way because of the space, etc. Thanks for the great apartment videos!
First off, I gotta say I absolutely love your channel, especially all the pointers and tips you give regarding small space storage, furniture, etc. However, I can’t help but notice any apt complexes pass the south-loop aren’t mentioned. I’m not sure if compass just doesn’t cover the Southside area, but there’s definitely more affordable units and complexes out this way in thriving communities. I’d love to see more complexes out this way. So for anyone looking into Chicago there are places with price points below 1,500 for great 1-2 bedroom units.
Compass does cover it! But most agents just specialize in different areas, so I really do south loop up to uptown, Streeterville to Logan square. I honestly just don’t know the areas further south very well but I have agents on my team who do that can always help out!!
Wow! I feel spoiled with my apartment in Atlanta compared to what you can get in Chicago. I know the cities are not comparable. I pay $1360 for a high end apartment. I would love to live in Chicago one day and I know I'd have to pay close to 2k for what I have now. Love these kinds of vids!!
Super fun video! Would love to see you show more from the Logan Square and Avondale areas! Super amazing parts of the city and more affordable. We got a 2 bed apartment with central air, laundry in basement, and garage parking for 1550. So many great deals in this area and still easy to get around via blue line.
Most of the apartments around my street are for 1400-1700. We are in a smaller building so I wonder if that helps? Good luck with your search, I hope you find something great! 😊
I was able to get a gorgeous 1br with updated appliances, in unit washer and dryer, and a massive double sink bathroom for 1380 just north of Pilsen! Thank god I looked for apartments about two months ago because apartment prices seem to be crazy now! Thanks for the updated look into the housing market!
Someone recommended you to me and I never realized I’d watch your videos before! Moving next year to Chicago and I appreciate these video so much! Thank you :)
Apt. # three definitely! But I have a two bedroom house with a two car garage and a fenced in back yard for under 700.00 a month. Of course I live about 2 hours south of Chicago hahahah
Love your videos Caira! I guess I got lucky, i just moved in to a Jr. Bedroom, basically a studio with a den space for a bed and my closet is actually huge, good size bathroom and all for 875$ in uptown, amazing location too, sounds insane to me that someone would pay 1.300$ a month on a studio that doesnt even have washer and dryer inside of the apartment lol .
hi! Im looking to move soon, and uptown is one of the spaces I am considering due to it being more affordable. How did you go about finding your space?
She’s too restrictive with the neighborhoods. You can go up to Edgewater or Rogers Park and save a few hundred a month to get a nicer place. Or find areas with their own sets of restaurants and bars, like Lincoln Square, Roscoe Village, and even Edison Park all the way on the NW side. The key is finding areas with great transit options, like easy access to the L or on a Metra line.
I agree as I have a 1 bedroom, 600 sq ft, and a 3 minute walk from the Brown Line train in Ravenswood/Lincoln Square area for $1,010. Did I mention all utilities except internet is included? I think the reason why she concentrates on these neighborhoods is because she goes by the requests of her clients. I remember her saying the guests would tell her where they would want to live, so she concentrates there.
If anyone is feeling discouraged, i pay $1400 for a one bed in Lincoln park, with slightly renovated kitchen, AC (laundry on 1st floor) with a small dining area off the kitchen. That being said though, i got this apartment in March & got 1 month off rent.
@@vanessagaleano2834 I want a nice size place in a safe neighborhood. Somw utilities included. Not really luxury, more so nice clean, safe and in a walkable areas.
Prices were definitely a whole lot better in March than they are now! Not saying it’s impossible to find one beds for that price point but it is so tough and the market is so hot that it is really really really tough lol.
@@selenat264 You're going to need to add a good $500-$1,000 to your budget to get that in the neighborhoods that fit your criteria. If you manage to find one at that price, almost certainly you will be responsible for all your utilities except water. I would suggest looking into renting out a condo unit. You will stand a better chance of having your heat, cable and internet included if you can find one in your price point.
Great video! I love apartment hunting and finding out their going prices. And Chicago is a city I am considering moving to. I’m also thinking about becoming a leasing agent. My favorite of these is between apartment 5 and 6.
Hm this was really interesting! I guess I was lucky to find my lil studio for $850. But it didn't seem like there super hard to find? lol, Anyways I love this video, Ciara. I'd love to see more!
It's a little disheartening to hear how expensive housing has gotten as someone currently looking to move to Chicago in the upcoming months. Do you think rent is going to continue to increase even into the fall and winter?
You and me both, hyperinflation is real these days. I believe it will only get worse with the Delta variant of Covid-19 driving the demand for housing up.
You can definitely find similar or bigger places for cheaper if you move outside of these “sought after” neighborhoods. Pilsen, Bridgeport, McKinley Park are all still really nice
@@CreatingHannah honestly even the midway area isn’t bad. Better than mickinly or pulsen. It’s mostly homes though. Some three floor apartments. No high rises. Pilsen has night life and central area. Depends in mickinly
I I throughly enjoy watching your videos. You have also gotten better at them, though still speak way too fast. (That must be a leasing/rental person thing, cause everyone of speaks that way.) Thank you for doing these. Does Chiago still have SRO's?
Hey Ciara, I have followed your channel for a couple of months now, I have watched a couple of apt hunting videos, I am planning to move to Chicago this year, since you mentioned prices are gone up high, so do you work with other Chicago areas or suburbs, besides lakeside /loop/north?? 🙂 if not, please I will thank you if you refer me with somebody that does.
Great video! Do you find that these apartments are particular to those areas because they are two of the more expensive areas in Chicago? If you went north or west, do you think you could get something with more updated appliances / amenities? Just curious!
Going north is not going to help much, since those neighborhoods, like Uptown and Edgewater are rapidly gentrifying and everything being built are luxury apartments/condos. Rogers Park or West Ridge have some affordably options, but you would be pretty far north. There are still deals to be found in all these areas, but that will depend on what you are looking for. Super updated is going to cost you no matter where you're at. I would recommend renting out a condo unit. I have found those to be the best bang for your buck. Going west wouldn't help at all unless she went pretty far west, or north west towards O'hare airport. West of Lakeview and Lincoln Park still puts you in expensive neighborhoods, especially west of Lincoln Park.
I know Lakeview/Buena Park/East wrigley has high rise apartment options ( under or around 2000/1500 ) but some of those buildings are old ( around 1970’s ) They all upgrade the commons areas. They do have water shutoffs. ( old pipes ) Emergency construction. And just little annoyances a newer building won’t have. Great area though. Express bus routes if you’re closer to lake shore. Cta Red line. Night life. Food spots. Entertainment. Lake shore park.
@@CairaButtonI am a little bummed that I found your channel after I signed my lease. I would be looking for a new apartment next year. Do you also work in the Hyde Park area? I am a student at U. Chicago and would like to stay to the University.
Phone’s film in 16:9 aspect ratio. So it can only take up a third of the screen otherwise you would have to watch it sideways. In her future videos she films in other aspect ratios to correct for this.
