Hi! My boyfriend and I will be traveling this winter/spring & we’re looking to sublet our entire 2bed/1ba apartment in Hyde Park, Chicago.

The start date is January 2027, and the end date is June/July 2027. Specific dates are flexible. The rent ($2,025) and building service fee (heat/AC, gas, electricity, water included, for $215) comes out to $2,240/month total. This is the same rent I pay—no markup. It’s a bit above current listings and that’s because our rent increased at renewal. Internet is currently $100/mo and not included, but I’m down to discuss if you’d prefer to use our internet rather than set something up. There’s available paid parking for $195/mo, and free street parking around the neighborhood.

Location: Multiple bus routes, Metra, and UChicago shuttles within a 5-minute walk. Grocery stores are within a 10 minute walk. Access to the lake is just a few blocks over.

I’ll share the exact address after the screening process.

Amenities: Dishwasher, in-building laundry, entirely furnished with two queen-sized beds, full-kitchen, microwave, TV.

Furnishing: Our apartment is fully furnished. See photos for furniture. Closets and pantry will be emptied out for you.

House rules: No pets (service/assistance animals handled per law), no smoking inside the building. Per our lease, people not listed on the sublease cannot stay in the apartment for >14 days total without our prior written permission from the property management company. The total number of individuals in the apartment, including subtenants, cannot exceed 10.

Eligibility: My property management company has already approved subletting in principle and the final subtenant must pass their screening. They will run a background and credit check, and I’ll also ask for references and such.

Payments: There is NO application or sublet fees. Security deposit of $3,360 and first month’s rent of $2,240, for a total of $5,600, as prepayment. This is due only after you’ve viewed the unit (in-person or live video), signed the sublease, and received property management’s approval. I will personally hold on to the deposit and return it after move-out, minus any damages.

Application process: If all of the above information sounds good to you so far, please email me at stshen@uchicago.edu and I’ll send you a short screening guide (video call, ID, proof of income and student status if applicable, 2-3 references). As the primary tenant, I’m liable for any missed rental payments, damages, complaints, and so on, so I just want to do my due diligence in looking for trustworthy subtenant candidates (: