Housing Information - Starting Your Search
A good way to start your search for a place to live in Chicago
is to look at a map that shows the public transportation lines
and then locate areas within easy walking distance of the bus/el/train
stops. (Public transportation maps are available through the CTA
Web site.) Although looking at ads in the newspaper
will give you many good leads, keep in mind that many smaller
landlords post "For Rent" signs on their buildings;
be sure to walk around the neighborhoods in which you are interested in living. Additionally, you may want to check the following sources
for leads on available apartments:
Newspapers: Both the Chicago Tribune and The
Reader (a free weekly paper) provide extensive listings of
available apartments. The Chicago Tribune can be ordered at
1-800-TRIBUNE or found online at www.chicagotribune.com. The Reader can be obtained by calling (312)
828-0350 or by going online at www.chicagoreader.com.
Internet: The Internet is an excellent
resource for apartment hunting and for general information about
the city of Chicago. A number of companies provide online searchable
listings of available apartments. Here are some of the largest
sites:
Apartment Rental Services: There are numerous companies
that help people find apartments in the city and suburbs. Many
of these services are free (the fees are paid by the building
owners), while others require you to pay a fee. These companies
provide apartment listings based on price range, apartment size,
building amenities and location. A complete listing of these services
may be found in the Chicago Yellow Pages under the heading "Apartment
Finding & Rental Services." You can also access the
Yellow Pages online at www.smartpages.com.
Several companies that are commonly used by Chicago-Kent students
are listed below, and their services are free.
Apartment People: After an initial consultation with
a staff member, you are driven to visit each of the listings
that meet your criteria. (www.apartmentpeople.com
/ 800-447-3684)
Chicago Apartment Finders: Similar to the Apartment
People, an agent will drive you to see available apartments.
(www.chicagoapartmentfinders.com
/ 773-883-8800)
Chicago-Kent Bulletin Boards: Chicago-Kent students often
post notices about available apartments and sublets on the student
bulletin boards located on the concourse level and inside the
3rd floor cafeteria.
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