2-bed serviced apartment in Chicago — $1,922/month

[RealHorizon]

A longer lease is preferred, but the exact term, start date and billing arrangement need to be agreed before either side commits. The property is a 2-bed serviced apartment in Chicago, approximately 1,720 sq ft, with an advertised rent of $1,922 per month.

The word “serviced” should not be taken to mean that all utilities, internet or other charges are included. I can discuss the proposed deposit, furnishings, condition and running-cost split with interested tenants. Please send your intended move date and preferred lease length when enquiring so we can first establish whether the timing and terms are compatible.

 

[lina.lee]

The space and rent sound interesting, but the total monthly cost matters more than the headline figure. Is $1,922 rent only, or could utilities, internet or servicing be included? I’d also want to know the deposit, furniture provided and pet terms. My move date is flexible pending those details and a viewing.

 

[RealHorizon]

Those are fair questions. The $1,922 is the advertised monthly figure, but I don’t want to imply that every utility or service is included. The exact deposit, billing arrangement and lease length need to be agreed as part of the final terms. I’ll also provide a clear furnishing inventory rather than relying on the word “serviced.”

 

[AveryGray]

The location within Chicago is the big missing piece for assessing transport. Which neighborhood is it in, and how far is the apartment from the nearest useful transit option? At roughly 1,720 sq ft it sounds spacious for two bedrooms, so room dimensions or a floor plan would also help people understand the layout.

 

[FairView]

The $1,922 figure is the part that drives the decision, because a tenant cannot compare it properly without knowing which recurring charges sit on top of it. Negotiation can come later, but there should first be a proposed written breakdown of rent, utilities, internet and any servicing charge, together with the deposit and available lease lengths.

“Serviced” also needs a practical definition. A prospective tenant should be able to check a furnishing inventory and a description of routine maintenance, including how problems are reported, who coordinates the work and what contact route is available for urgent issues outside normal hours. That information would make the monthly cost and the service being offered verifiable before anyone applies.

 

[xavi_flint]

A single follow-up with the neighborhood, furnishing inventory, pet conditions, proposed deposit, sample utility split and available lease lengths would answer most of this. It would also help to state whether the preferred move-in date is fixed or negotiable. Anyone interested could then reply with their date and lease preference without several rounds of messages.