Chicago, IL
Where Does the Train of Rising Rents Stop in Chicago?
Updated 3 months ago
Rents are Going up in the Windy City
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 serves on average 780,000
riders each weekday. We at RentHop, therefore, believe that it
is our duty to map out the…
Chicago, the Poopy City - A Closer Look at Chicago’s Dog Poop Problem
Updated 6 months ago
We have all been there, enjoying a beautiful spring day, maybe
walking to meet some friends for dinner. Suddenly SQUISH uh-oh. In
a split second, there is a rush of feelings: anger, sadness,
embarrassment or maybe even nausea. You could not help but wonder
"who on earth doesn't clean up after…
Violent Crimes by Neighborhoods in Chicago in 2018
Updated 11 months ago
Chicago has been considered a dangerous city in many respects since
as early as the 1960s and, in many years, has been considered the
"murder capital" of the United States. With attention focused on
shootings and gun crimes in Chicago, RentHop's data science team
has taken a look at violent…
Can You Afford to Live in Chicago in 2018?
Updated 11 months ago
Fewer than half of Chicago Neighborhoods are Affordable
Curious which parts of Chicago are actually affordable? With widely
varying rents across the city ($850 in Riverdale vs $3,154
in River North for the median two-bedroom) it's no
surprise that some neighborhoods have rents that are just too…
Chicago's Rat Complaints Continue to Grow
Updated 13 months 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 15 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…
Can You Afford To Live In Chicago? (Armour Square Ranked Least Affordable)
Updated 26 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 28 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 29 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 34 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…
