Homes for rent in Chicago

FAQs for renting a Bungalow Home in Chicago, Illinois

Why rent a home with Bungalow?

Bungalow doesn’t just list apartments for rent - we source, renovate, and operate all our homes to provide renters with the best possible experience from end to end.

Beautiful homes. Incredible locations. Pricing that makes sense. Find a home that hits the sweet spot between good quality and sensible pricing. Bungalow homes are hand-selected across 16 major markets to match your lifestyle.

A seamless rental experience––from finding the perfect place, to making it a home. Our platform provides a streamlined, end-to-end rental experience. From viewing properties and applying to managing maintenance requests and monthly payments––it can all be done in one place.

Move together now without being tethered to everyone's timelines later. One home. Multiple journeys. When it comes time for someone to move out of your shared home, let us help you fill their spot with ease.

Are utilities included in Bungalow Home Rentals?

Bungalow arranges power hookups so you don't have to, and then passes your power bill to you once you move in. The Bungalow app also makes it easy to split monthly rent and power payments with your roommates directly.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals furnished?

Bungalow’s Entire Home rentals come without furniture to allow you and your friends or family to make it your own. Appliances are included however, and we provide the opportunity to buy or rent furniture through us and our partners.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals pet friendly?

Some Bungalow Homes are pet friendly, while others are not. You can find pet information by clicking on a particular home. That said, emotional support animals (ESAs) are accepted in every Bungalow home.

About us

Bungalow takes the hassle out of housing. We offer rooms in shared homes and entire home rentals in the country’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and can help match you with roommates you’ll love coming home to. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Things to know before moving to Chicago:

What is the average rent in Chicago?

According to Zumper, the average 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago is $1,600. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Is there good public transportation in Chicago?

The CTA is Chicago's public transit system. CTA has an extensive bus and train system that covers most of the city, as well as connections with surrounding cities like Milwaukee County, Joliet, and Naples. Alternatively, some travelers recommend Uber for those who want some independence without renting a car. With Uber drivers all over town, you can get where you need to go reliably and affordably.

What to do in Chicago

Chicago is a city full of life and energy, both natural and manmade. It has a vibrant music scene with a range of venues from the House Of Blues to Lincoln Hall to smaller local bars all over town that hosts small live bands. There are also lots of places for drinks or coffee in Chicago, from coffeeshops to bars downtown. In addition, there are plenty outdoor experiences such as the Shedd Aquarium's Oceanarium, John G. Shedd Foundation for Botanical Science's garden, Lincoln Park Zoo and more!

Schools and universities in Chicago

Chicago is a vibrant and diverse city with plenty of universities to choose from. The main options are the University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Northwestern, DePaul and Loyola University Chicago. Given that the city has such a large population and offers so much for people to do education wise it's no surprise that there are so many universities in this great city.