I got a job offer in the loop of Chicago of 75K pre-tax, and I found a pretty spacious studio directly across the street for $1500. It's in a huge apartment complex and very safe from my understanding. I was told the area is boring and the building doesn't have many full-time residents (more like a hotel). I am not aware of any monthly fees outside of the 1500 rent. I do have a car and garage parking is 200-300 per month, but I can leave the car at my parents' house in the suburbs. I am also considering areas outside of the heart of downtown, say a 20-40 minute commute by public transportation. The apartments 20-40 minutes out are $300-500 cheaper with more sqft per $, but less secure. I would move in mid-August and I'm having trouble finding apartments available at that time; I think I would have to wait but that may mean missing out on the studio across the street. Does the studio option cost too much for my income? Is it a better option to wait and see cheaper apartments with a 30-minute metra ride?
(Also open to recommendations on where to look for apartments in Chicago. Safety is the largest concern.)
Submitted June 04, 2019 at 09:59PM by mitchy1012 http://bit.ly/2InFVjt
