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Chicago · March 2026
Best & worst months to sign a lease
Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to March.
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.
South Shore's lakefront location is its greatest asset — the South Shore Cultural Center (where the Obamas held their wedding reception) and Rainbow Beach anchor a neighborhood of large apartment buildings and cultural pride.
Stray Animal Complaint — No details available
Missed Garbage Pick-Up Complaint — No details available
Missed Garbage Pick-Up Complaint — No details available
DOB Violation — ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP.
DOB Violation — OPEN TYPE VIOLATION
DOB Violation — ADD RECEPTACLES
DOB Violation — INSTALL ILLUMINATION
DOB Violation — EXPOSED WIRING
DOB Violation — REMOVE EXPOSED CABLE
DOB Violation — DEFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION