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Chicago · March 2026
Best & worst months to sign a lease
Potential savings: ~6% by timing your move to February.
Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.
Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.
Austin is Chicago's most populous community area — a vast West Side neighborhood of brick two-flats and bungalows. Columbus Park, designed by Jens Jensen, is a hidden gem, and community groups are working hard to attract investment.
Sewer Cave-In Inspection Request — No details available
Pothole in Street Complaint — No details available
DOB Violation — LEAKING BOILER TUBES
DOB Violation — REPAIR
DOB Violation — OWNER OR LICENSED CONTRACTOR
DOB Violation — MAINTAIN
DOB Violation — INTERNAL
DOB Violation — OWNER OR LICENSED CONTRACTOR
DOB Violation — STOP OPERATING BOILER - UNSAFE
DOB Violation — LEAKING BOILER TUBES