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...
How to Rent an Apartment with Bad Credit
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...
How Color Affects Your Home. Anti-Flash White
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...
Transform Your Rental Balcony or Patio into a Cozy Retreat
When you first moved into your rental, that small patio or balcony may have seemed like a charming feature. However, if you find yourself...
How Color Affects Your Home. Light Silver
Gray has been the most popular neutral color for many years, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. While once, gray was associated...
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...
Too Much Stuff? 3 Simple Steps for Downsizing
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...
Living with Roommates: Tips on How to Make It Better
The lockdown has taught us that it does matter who you’re sharing a space with. For those who work remotely, being locked in an...
Pre-Winter Maintenance Tips for Renters (And What Your Landlord Should Do)
Once the temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare our homes for the winter months. Renters and landlords alike both share some of this responsibility....
5 perks of living in a studio apartment
You're already more adept than Marie Kondo at paring down your stuff.
If you live in 250 square feet of space, you probably don't...
To Rent or Own? A Look at the Pros and Cons...
If you're considering renting an apartment, it's important to weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks before making a decision. Whether you're a student, a...
5 things that will make your apartment feel like fall
The sun is starting to set earlier and nights out call for a jacket....unfortunately, summer might actually be ending. Since you're probably going to be...
