Should You Buy Smaller Furniture for Your Rental?
Common sense dictates that when you live in a small space, you don't want too many big pieces of furniture. At the same time,...
The best tech for your new apartment
Moving into a new apartment can be an exhilarating (and frustrating) experience as you settle in. You need to get a feel for the...
Preparing for Seasonal Changes in Your Rental
One of the great things about renting is that you don’t have to take care of seasonal maintenance and preparation on your own. Your...
A Plant Guide for Apartment Problems
Winter is always long, and by time March rolls it’s nice to have something to remind you that the dead, frozen landscape won’t last...
10 things to take care of in your apartment before going...
Are you planning an upcoming vacation? Nice, everyone deserves a break once in awhile. Before you pack your bags and hit the road, there...
The peaceful tenant’s guide to coping with noisy neighbors
You were so relieved to find what you thought was the perfect apartment, in what seemed like a quiet area. But now your dream...
A Renter’s Emergency Preparation Guide
There is no doubt that we live in an uncertain world. Danger could strike at any time. However, the good news is that you...
Beat the Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool
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...
10 Small Space Storage Solutions for Rental Efficiency
Are you constantly battling with clutter in your rental property? Feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending struggle to find a place for everything in a...
The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Apartment Cool
As the temperature rises, it's time to optimize your apartment for the warmer months. Cooling down your living space is not only a matter...
Average Rent in Chicago
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...
Moving? 7 Tips for Downsizing Into an Apartment
Most of us are pretty darn good at accumulating stuff — and cleverly stashing it around our homes to give us the false security that...













