If three bedrooms and 1,500 square feet along a tree-lined street sound nice, try out this apartment on Halsted. The offerings are fairly standard—contemporary kitchen appliances and hardwood floors in the public areas—but there are some nice extras like soft carpeting in the bedrooms, double sinks in one of the bathrooms and some pretty big closets thoughout.
Right on the cusp of Chicago's South Side, the University Village/Little Italy area offers an apartment stock that's a little cheaper than its South Loop neighbor—and roomier as well. For the same price, renters can find another bedroom (or two) and serious perks like garage parking and closer proximity to the Metra for suburban commuters. For UIC students who want to be closer to school than they would be in Pilsen, the area works as well, giving just as many options when it comes to nightlife and dining.