Rent in Chicago under $400 (neighborhoods, tenants, best)

[Drover]

Originally Posted by emathias

I wouldn't recommend that unless you're really, truly, desperate.

IMO an SRO at the Irving Park YMCA is a better option than a studio anywhere near $400 in any neighborhood where you could find such a unit, if you just must have your own personal space.

Then again, an SRO is basically like having 30 (probably strung-out) roommates so at that point you're probably better off taking on one roommate in an entry-level 2-bedroom unit in a tolerable neighborhood.

[nearnorth]

Originally Posted by Drover

you're probably better off taking on one roommate in an entry-level 2-bedroom unit in a tolerable neighborhood.

That's what I was thinking. If you multiply that $400 times X number of roommates there are decent enough 2 BRs for $800 or 3 BRs for $1200 in neighborhoods that aren't horribly unsafe. You're not going to be in Gold Coast or Lincoln Park, and you're not going to be in a gut rehab "luxury" condo, but it's going to be infinitely better than any studio you might find for $400.

[Freefall18]

You can get a decent 3 bedroom in Bridgeport for $1,200.

[jeffersondavis]

Get a better job. Minimum you'll be paying for a studio is 700 unless you want to live in the ghetto.

[It'sAutomatic]

An SRO with a shared bathroom, yes.

[glass_of_merlot]

My husband used to rent a room for $400, at some old ladies house in Rolling Meadows 2 years ago.

[RogersParkGuy]

Originally Posted by wannabeonmyown

Is is possible to get a studio apartment in Chicago for under $400 a month?

Nope.

[nearnorth]

Originally Posted by NARFALICIOUS

Exactly. Based on that location, that place is probably terrible.

Of course. The OP just asked if it was possible to get a studio in Chicago for under $400. If they had asked if it was possible to get one that isn't terrible, my answer would be different.

[PerseusVeil]

Originally Posted by jeffersondavis

Get a better job. Minimum you'll be paying for a studio is 700 unless you want to live in the ghetto.

Not necessarily. I know someone living in Rogers Park near Loyola paying in the low $600s for a "studio" (it's honestly the size of a typical one bedroom, but with no doors between the rooms).

[nearnorth]

Originally Posted by PerseusVeil

Not necessarily. I know someone living in Rogers Park near Loyola paying in the low $600s for a "studio" (it's honestly the size of a typical one bedroom, but with no doors between the rooms).

Yep. There are plenty of neighborhoods that aren't "ghetto" that have studios for under $700. For $700 you can get one in Lakeview.