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Old 04-29-2009, 12:22 AM
 
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Close but not too far off...
Considering that the worst unit in our building (un-rehabbed and painted hot pink) is renting for $1400/month, I'd hate to see those places!
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Old 04-29-2009, 12:22 AM
 
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Irving Park. Jefferson Park. Portage Park...

There are many other neighborhoods you can live in as well, but without knowing more about you I will not mention them.

If you can make due with a 1 bedroom your possibilities are far greater.
I add Mayfair Park,Old Irving Park,Union Ridge,Oriole Park,Old Norwood Park,O'Hare,and Norwood Park West to the Blue Line mix as well...

You really can't go wrong with any of them.
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Old 04-29-2009, 12:26 AM
 
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Considering that the worst unit in our building (un-rehabbed and painted hot pink) is renting for $1400/month, I'd hate to see those places!
Someone is overcharging.
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Old 04-29-2009, 12:39 AM
 
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Someone is overcharging.
It's always full. If you can get tenants to pay, you aren't overcharging.

Our building does have huge units, though. And they're condos.
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Old 04-29-2009, 12:41 AM
 
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It's always full. If you can get tenants to pay, you aren't overcharging...
Well a sucker is born every minute.
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Old 04-29-2009, 01:07 PM
 
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Smile Try this area

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My wife and I are moving to Chicago for a 1-year job starting in August, and I'm hoping that I can find some help on this board. I'll be working in the middle of the city (around State and Adams), but I am very flexible as to where I can live. Here's what I'm looking for:

*a safe area
*2 bedrooms
*Near some public transit that doesn't require a transfer (e.g., no bus to subway)
*$1000 or less

I realize my budget is low, but I don't mind a commute of up to 45 or 50 minutes (or more if absolutely necessary). I also don't care about living anywhere "cool." I would prefer north or northwest of the loop for family reasons, but I'm flexible there too.

Any thoughts?
You would like either Oak Park or even LaGrange, IL. These areas are great and with this economic downturn, you'll find a nice cozy 2br aptmt.
I think these are good for your buck...more importantly for your family
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Old 04-29-2009, 04:13 PM
 
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It looks like neither of those areas has much on Craigslist. Do you think there is a reasonable selection within my budget and constraints?
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Old 04-29-2009, 04:31 PM
 
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You are not going to find many landlords in LaGrange using craigslist. It is oldschool. Local paper and the local real estate office are the way to go.

Oak Park has same setup, but prices are all the map, and you need to know that some areas in Oak Park are NO BARGAIN, as the crime increases quite a bit as you leave the better parts...
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Old 04-29-2009, 06:20 PM
 
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Oak Park has a free tenant referral service through the village government, but all they will do is encourage white people to move in to an area that is primarily black, or encourage black people to move into an area that is primarily white. They exist to combat segregation in housing.
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Old 04-29-2009, 06:49 PM
 
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Oak Park has same setup, but prices are all the map, and you need to know that some areas in Oak Park are NO BARGAIN, as the crime increases quite a bit as you leave the better parts...
Rents in Oak Park are reasonable compared to the city. There are some areas where crime is slightly higher, but it's not as significant a difference as most people seem to think. I personally would want at least a few blocks to buffer the Austin neighborhood in Chicago, though.

La Grange has a few apartments near the Cossitt Avenue school that look kind of sketchy. Crime is very low in La Grange, however.
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