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...
When Your Apartment is Your Office
Lately more and more offices are becoming "global" and allowing employees to work from home wherever they are. As a result, lots of people are...
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...
5 things your renters insurance policy doesn’t cover
Renters insurance is a big help when your property is lost, broken or stolen. It’s also a big help when you accidentally damage your...
3 Huge Space Saving Hacks for Small Space Nurseries
Are you renting an apartment or small home and expecting a child? If so, you may be asking yourself, where will all that stuff...
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...
Am I allowed to Airbnb my rental?
If you’re looking for a way to make extra money, Airbnb is an appealing option. After all, more than 2.5 million people have listed their home...
Sleep Well: How New Mattress Companies Are Delivering
Moving into an old building has perks like interesting architecture and historical charm, but it can lead to modern-day frustrations. This becomes pretty obvious as...
Spring Cleaning Tips for Home Care
As the temperatures begin to climb, the promise of spring is in the air, bringing with it warmer weather and the perfect opportunity for...
Eco-Friendly Halloween: Sustainable Practices for Apartment Living
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...
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...
Moving from a dorm to an apartment: 5 things to leave...
A dorm is a good primer for life outside your parent's house. But the real pinnacle of adulting comes when you move into your...













