A winter move is the MOVE ❄️🤝 Ever wonder why rent jumps so much in the summer? 😅 It’s all about demand — more people moving = higher prices. With summer bringing grads, school breaks, and people avoiding moving in freezing temps, apartments tend to increase their prices. How much more? 🤔 Here’s an example: A 7.1% increase on a $2000 apartment means you’d be paying $142 more per month — that’s over $1700 extra a year just for moving in peak season SO HOW CAN I AVOID THE PRICE SPIKE?? ⛄ Move in the “off-season” – Prices typically start dropping in late fall, and apartment complexes offer better specials to fill units ✍️ Sign a longer lease – If you must move in summer, go for a 14-16 month lease so you can line up your next move with lower winter rates ☺️ WORK W/ US – We leasing experts who know Chicago’s rental market inside & out and can help you lock in the best deals we can find, no matter the season. Prices are creeping up, but you still have time before that increase kic...