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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.
Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — No details available
Dead Animal Pick-Up Request — No details available
DOB Violation — ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP.
DOB Violation — FOLLOW PLANS/RESUBMIT REVISED
DOB Violation — PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR
DOB Violation — REPAIR ROOF
DOB Violation — REPAIR / REBUILD SHED
DOB Violation — POST OWNER/MANAGERS NAME/#
DOB Violation — REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR
DOB Violation — NOTIFY DOB, USE OF VACANT LND