Chicago, IL
Chicago's Rat Complaints Continue to Grow
Updated 1 month ago
Chicago
ranks #1 as the "rat capital" in the country. The abundance of
garbage and buildings in The Windy City makes it a great location
for these rats to seek shelter and food for survival. The presence
of these furry critters poses a threat to city dwellers due to the
fact that they are…
Save Up To $440 Per Month By Renting A Little Further From Downtown Chicago
Updated 3 months ago
For renters on a budget, finding affordable apartment rentals in a
big city is not an easy feat. In this study, we analyze how
distances from various boundaries separating contiguous
neighborhoods in Chicago could influence the median rents of
apartments.
Key Findings from the Study:
A…
Save on Rent by Adding a Little Time to Your Daily L Commute
Updated 4 months ago
The Chicago "L" is the fourth largest heavy rail rapid transit
system in the U.S. As an essential part of most Chicagoans' lives,
the L system, on average, served 740,000 riders each
weekday in 2017. We at RentHop, therefore, believe that it is
our duty to map out the rental data by the L train…
Can You Afford To Live In Chicago? (Armour Square Ranked Least Affordable)
Updated 14 months ago
Less than a Third of Chicago Neighborhoods are Affordable
Curious which parts of Chicago are actually affordable? With widely
varying rents across the city ($725 in Burnside vs $3,100
in Near North Side for the median two-bedroom) it's no
surprise that some neighborhoods have rents that are just…
Chicago Median Rent by L Train Stop 2017
Updated 16 months ago
Next Stop Higher Rent Prices
Chicago's CTA 'L' train system is an essential part of many
Chicagoan's lives. With around 800,000 riders each
weekday, it eases traffic congestion and improves the lives of
every Chicagoan, even the ones that don't ride it. It should be no
surprise then, that it is…
Chicago's Dog Poop Problem - 2016 The Worst Year So Far
Updated 17 months ago
Complaints for Neglected Dog Waste
on the Rise
We've all been there, enjoying a beautiful spring day, maybe
walking to meet some friends for dinner. Suddenly - SQUISH - oh no!
In a split second there's a rush of emotions: anger, sadness,
embarrassment, and nausea. Who are these degenerates that…
1908-2016 Rent Prices Soar - Apartments Shrink - The Cubs Keep Winning
Updated 22 months ago
Over the past 108 years Chicago has really changed, but some things
will always be the same. Needing a place to live is one of those
things, and we've found it wasn't nearly as easy as it is today to
find an apartment in 1908. There was no RentHop, or Craigslist, or
internet whatsoever, so…
Clinton Widens Chicago Lead in October - Trump Holds Strong in Suburbs
Updated 22 months ago
Surprise! Hyde Park, Obama's
Old Hood, is a Stronghold of Hillary supporters
As we enter the home stretch on this election cycle, the
only thing left to do is vote (seriously, get out and
vote!). We've been bombarded with scandals, controversies,
and conspiracies. As Hillary and the Donald go…
Where Does the Train of Rising Rents Stop?
Updated 24 months ago
An Analysis of Rents and the Elevated Rail Lines
Close your eyes and think of your least favorite things. If the 'L'
and your monthly rent comes to mind, then you're in for a treat.
The RentHop data science team has put together a map of median
rents for one-bedroom apartments across the rail…
Get to know your neighbor's political views: Chicago Edition (2016)
Updated 25 months ago
Hillary and Bernie in a close race for supporters and donors. Republicans lag.
