DESPERATE NEED
Hello,
My partner and I have been living in Chicago for 2 years we stay in a property in south loop that’s pretty nice and are considered luxury but it has no amenities besides a gym and one rooftop grill. We’re not really happy here but we’re willing to renew because of space and comfortability. They recently raised the rent and it’s going from $3078 a month for a 2 bedroom to $4000 which would makes our monthly expenses $5000, we can’t afford that. We were already looking to downsize. We’ve had some issues with management charging us pet fees after confirming and accepting our esa letter. Recently when applying for apartments we have been denied because after trying to verify with our current property if we have a balance and our tenant records and they continue to lie and say there’s an unpaid balance. This in addition to my credit being 504 and having an eviction from 2 years ago. We have been upfront with all properties about this, most won’t accept with the eviction and credit, but one did accept us and after verifying with our current landlord has since denied us. Honestly It’s been a nightmare. Our lease is up 9/29. We are looking to a 1 bedroom with washer/dryer in unit, a balcony is preferred, a parking space and hopefully a building with amenities. All the private land lords we found have been walk ups, we’re not opposed to it but being that my partner works from home and I work hybrid, it’s nice to have other places in the building to work and places to go to relax after work. Our budget is $3000 per month, we both have incomes and make approve $7k a month and her dad would be an additional roommate or guarantor, his credit is 700+ and he has already made $150k ytd 2026. We are in DESPERATE needs and don’t know what to do. Does anyone have any pointers, companies or advice for our situation? Her dad is willing to pay a few months or rent up for us, or do w/e he can to get us approved, the eviction and my credit is really holding us back. I appreciate any help. Thank you in advance
also, we’re in south loop, I work on the south side, 60620 area, so we’re trying to stay local but also have been open to uptown area