Apartment Life

TL;DR: As of early 2026, the average rent in Chicago is about $2,450 per month, with studios around $1,700, one-bedroom apartments near $2,300, and...

Valentine's Day is not only about romantic relationships, but also about showing appreciation for those we live with, including our roommates. Living with roommates...

Can you rent an apartment with a less-than-stellar credit score? The simple answer is yes. However, navigating rentals with bad credit can be challenging, especially...

Don't limit your style just because you're limited on space. These fun and simple projects are perfect for apartment dwellers because they add a...

If working out more in 2016 was one of your New Year's resolutions, you've probably already discovered that getting to the gym in the gray,...

As amazing as the sun can feel after a long winter, there's a point when summer comes and cold air sounds better. The summer...

Chances are high that you've had to change your working habits lately and transform your already small apartment into a workspace due to the...

As a veteran renter and avid internet shopper, I've spent many hours looking at home tech like smart locks and alarm systems that could...

At Rentler we spend a lot of time reading about the rental industry and bookmarking products we've stumbled across that are genius for small...

Halloween is just around the corner, and while we're all excited about costumes and candy, it's also an excellent time to consider our impact...

You did it! You found your dream apartment in the perfect location. Whether you’re a Baby Boomer downsizing or a Millennial moving for the...

While we don't like to pick favorites, there's one room type that always makes our design hearts flutter: an All-White interior. While a bleached-out...