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...
20 Ideas for Sending Neighbors Valentine’s Day Love
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...
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...
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...
How Color Affects Your Home. Medium Carmine
We could all use a splash of color in our homes from time to time, and red has long been a go-to in both...
5 things you need for your student apartment
Despite everyone’s best efforts, summer is winding down. If you’re heading to college this fall, you’ve probably either settled into your new place or...
A Simple Fix for Annoying Cabinets
This blog post might seem kind of random, but I recently fixed a problem that has been plaguing my apartment for months and thought it...
Insider Insights: The Latest Apartment Trends of 2024
As we stride into 2024, the landscape of apartment living continues to evolve, influenced by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and changing lifestyle preferences. Whether...
Cleaning Green: Part 2
In case you missed part one, I'm testing out natural house cleaning supplies to see what works and what doesn't. This time around I focused...
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...
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...
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...













