I’m from Chicago also so this was really helpful and I definitely want a studio apartment also!!💕💕💕

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Glad it was helpful! Studios are fun & cozy!💗

Congrats on your move! Super excited for the new videos

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Excited to make them! Thanks for watching!

Hi, I'm 15 and I've been planning to move to Chicago once I'm older. I've been to Chicago quite a bit growing up and went a few times within the past few years. I went back on March 1st and literally didn't want to leave. It's so beautiful with all the modern structures and ornate stone carvings. It's literally the prettiest place I've ever been and I've never really taken in the glory until recently. I kept telling my mom, "I need to live here, I'm literally moving here" the whole time and she was laughing. Though it's much more expensive than where I currently live (there's a bag fee hello??) the added price is so worth it for how beautiful it is there. I loved being downtown and this video was extremely informative. It's really expensive but not nearly as pricey as New York. Any of these places could have easily gone for $2k+ in New York so I think Chicago would be a little more worth it for me lol. Sorry for the rant, and thanks for the video, it was exactly what I needed. ps. in NY, for like $1500 you would get some crappy little studio facing a brick wall with a fire escape blocking what little view you have. not to mention the roaches and lack of storage. I love NY and I think it's beautiful but my pockets couldn't handle that lmao Chicago it is. (i have family in chicago anyways so it makes sense)

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I love Chicago downtown for it's beautiful modern architecture as well!! No where in the states can beat it! It's also very clean! the streets

@sequinjin8332

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo I don't know how I never got the notification for your response but yesss! I'm still watching so many Chicago apartment videos and videos about life there in general. I don't know why I do this to myself when I still have years to wait lmao. Also, thanks to you, I now know 2 beds are cheaper than 1 bed and studios which is a huge helpful tip but also very surprising lol. I can't wait to live there, I'm so excited. I've watched some other videos of yours and they're also very helpful for the future when I apartment hunt. (the 15 things you need to know before apartment hunting in Chicago) its very helpful so thank you.

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

@@sequinjin8332 Yes! It’s 2bedroom is cheaper if you split with a roommate :) haha you are doing all your research now for the future! Haha I’m glad my apartment hunting tips video was helpful!🤗

@ebony1818

Жыл бұрын

sameee i’m 15 & just been looking at apartments in chicago im trying to figure out if i want to do a studio or 2 bed room tbh i literally just also been trying to figure out when i get my job next year will i save 10k or 20k bc i’d like to be stress free tbh but i hope u find a amazing place to live !! good luck!!

@sequinjin8332

Жыл бұрын

@@ebony1818 thank you so much!! I hope you find your dream place too

South Loop one was so nice. Congrats Quynh!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

That one was very nice!! Thanks Denisa!! Hoping to host you guys soon🥰

I like the second apartment. Great video!

I’m actually relocating to Chicago in the next year or so. I toured a few apartments last year just to get an idea of where I might want to live. The south loop is super awesome! There’s one building, 1000 South Clark that was just awesome! Right across the street from Target and it’s near Chinatown. South loop is awesome. I think the 3rd apartment was pretty awesome

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t toured the 1000 S. Clark but I looked up photos and it does look very nice! With great amenities too! Being walkable to Target is going to be so nice! N Chinatown for food! Goodluck on your search I hope you land your dream building!🎉

Congrats!!! I wish my building had a craft room like yours!!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thi!!! I didn’t end up going with the building with the craft room tho…sadly…😔 bc I wanted more apartment space🥲

Woah this was such a nice video! But the prices definitely surprised me, very expensive. I really liked the last condo, but they are all beautiful. Congratulations on your new place!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!☺️ Studios are surprisingly expensive in the city, 2-3 bedrooms are much cheaper if you split with someone though.

what an amazing video, so happy for you!!!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Thank you so much for posting this and being transparent with the pricing of the units! I will be moving to Chicago towards the end of the year and I am excited :)

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Glad it was helpful! Yay! Exciting for you!! Make sure to check out the website of the units you are looking into, a lot of them often will give you 1-2 months free due to Covid!

@laurenashleywilborn550

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo I will certainly do this thank you so much :) !!! Did you work with a leasing agent? Or how did you go about finding these properties? Via online?

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

@@laurenashleywilborn550 it’s kinda complicated. I did have a leasing agent but I honestly found all these units and the one I’m staying at myself. I was kind enough to included him so he could get the commission lol. I use Trulia app as my main source to search! N then for more info I google the name of the building

Currently looking for a studio and this video was much help thank you!

@QuynhHo

5 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

You sure do say "like" a lot! 😉 Nice tours, though. Best of luck.

Have you considered moving outside of Downtown? I'm not sure if you're from Chicago, but you could get so much more space for the same amount of money by exploring other neighborhoods outside of the loop. There are lots of great neighborhoods in this city!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sydney! I grew up in Chicago but in the more homey neighborhoods and wanted to try living in DT for 1 year and immerse myself in the area. So I’m going to suffer a tiny bit this year in space/rent 🥲 What are some of the other areas? I would love to keep them in mind for when I move next :)

@sydneytaylercolbert

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo Oh I understand! Well good luck to you in your new apartment!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

@@sydneytaylercolbert thank you so much!!🥰

@StarRoseAngelic

2 жыл бұрын

@Sydney C. Hey, if you could mention the other neighborhoods outside of downtown Chicago it would be appreciated :)

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Are you suggesting I make a video talking about different chicago neighborhoods? As an informative thing? I’m very open to new video suggestions! :)

Those places looked so nice, congrats on moving out

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I am relocating to Chicago and I am so excited to be apartment hunting! I hope you found your dream home :) Do you have any tips on where to look for apartments in Chicago?

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Excited for your new apartment hunt journey in Chicago!! I use the Trulia and Domu App a lot when searching and my tip would be to google the apartment complex website and see if they offer any 1-2 months $OFF! Especially during Covid time. A lot of units do this or they give back a portion on your admin/application fees 🙂 good luck on your search!!!💓💓💓

Excellent! The appliances are mini? Is that corner washer for mattresses? "Gimme a view if you can't gimme sq. ft." !

Hi) I'm currently looking for an apartment in Chicago, so thank you so much for this video! Could you please write the names of the apart complexes that you recommend, it would be very useful for me

i love your make up! 💜

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

🥹thank you!💗

This is so helpful! I’m moving to Chicago in two months and want to live in river north! Would you mind sharing the first river north apartment you toured?

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the Amli808!💗

Personally i would take the last one but, you went through it too quick but ,I got a glimpse of it so, I'm guessing the last one that's the one I like!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Nice pick! I went with the last one!🥰

Hey! Thoroughly enjoyed the video. I’m a little late so not sure if you’ll see this but I’m in a similar position as you were. I don’t quite live in downtown chicago right now, but am looking at comparable studio apartments throughout the city. Have you liked your time living downtown so far? After a year is over would you choose to continue living at the apartment that you chose? Move back farther out? Maybe even further into the city? I’m def going to check out the rest of your videos as well. Maybe I’ll find some answers there too.

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I moved out of my apartment and into the burbs for now. It’s closer to my new job and family! I really loved my studio and will miss it! It was only intended to be for 1 year tho! I hope that’s helps! I wanted the experience and I got it🫶

I really liked the brand new one, personally, and I want to know how you found it! I’m considering moving to Chicago from Oklahoma City and I’ve figured that a studio would probably be the most affordable place to get lol.

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

I found it on Trulia App. The new one is called Amli808. Studios are the best way to experience living in the middle of downtown without the cost of an arm and a leg.

The street you filmed in the intro is the street I used to cross every day! It’s in the south loop, right? That Trader Joe’s was my parent’s grocery store all through childhood 😂

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Yes it is!

Either south loop or River North is my favorite

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

Same!

Hey! Great video! Did you work with a leasing agent? I am moving to Chicago soon and will need a trustworthy leasing agent. Any rec?

@QuynhHo

6 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you! No I did not but I did use Trulia to browse for apartments! I recommend using Trulia for that :) very easy and convenient to reach out and schedule a tour!

Hi, I’m curious what you would do/did in a situation where there were no parking options available? I’m not moving out any time soon but it’s always good to know for the future lol

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

Hi, for my apt situation I always had parking. That’s why I chose mine specifically. If there were absolutely none, I would have to pay for meter parking or the parking garage which can be very expensive.

"wet dirty jacket?" Do you role around on the ground?

I lived in Chicago my whole life, but I've never been to the downtown area. I want to see how it's like living there.

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

You should definitely give it a visit especially once it gets warmer! It’s beautiful down here and tons of food/cafe/things to do :)

@ChicagosSinfulSwede

2 жыл бұрын

I've lived here my whole life as well, just a few months shy of the half century mark. I'm more of a neighborhood person, I was born in Andersonville, then moved to Albany Park and went to school in that area. Once it got overtaken by the gangs we moved to Sauganash. We had to stay within the City limits because my Dad worked for the City. Anyway, I've visited a few people that lived in these types of buildings and while they are nice, they are a no-go for me. I cannot imagine not being able to open my windows and having fresh air roll thru my apartment...especially in the bathroom and kitchen. Fresh air is an absolute MUST! Moving sucks down there, tiny elevators and you need to reserve them and only allowed 2 hours. Deliveries suck, especially if you're an Amazon shopper and you constantly are going up n down just to grab your packages and then same with garbage/boxes. Theres also hella crazy issues with food deliveries as its difficult for the drivers to find parking. The views are spectacular of course but when you take into consideration parking costs, no open windows(or just a few inches), delivery issues, and not to mention the expensive price to rent a place thats essentially the size of a small bedroom. But to each their own I suppose :)

Do you have a link for the River North? I am not able to find this one. Thanks!

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

The two apt in river north are Amli808 and Next Apartments (this was the one I choice). You can let Jeff or Ryan there know I highly recommended NEXT if you do chose that one. They’ll take good care of you

im moving out next month, right next to the Bean, Five North Wabash Condos. You heard of them? im remotely looking at my options.

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your move! I haven't heard of them but it's right by Millennial and Maggie Daley Park so you can enjoy the nice summer walks there :) I hope you find one that works for you! make sure to check out for the closest CTA line if you're planning to commute.

Hi! I'm planning to move to Chicago this fall and I'm struggling with apartment hunting. I really like the south loop studio you reviewed with affordable monthly rent. Could you tell us the exact name of the apartment? I would like to book a tour

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

It’s called Eleven40! Good luck w/ your hunt!

Quynh, I think i know exactly the same trader joe's you are talking about in that south loop unit living in Chicago my entire life!!! I would say take a look at how far your bus stop/CTA stops are if that is a deal-breaker at all. but it's very hard to come across washer/dryer in unit I have noticed that after looking myself and finding a place finally after 3 months of looking. maybe try looking in pilsen area/ west loop? i found a hard time finding anything in those areas though and that wasn't that long ago.

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! My deal breaker was a in unit washer/dryer and I had to sacrifice living space for one! People are moving back into the city again and it is definitely timely getting harder for find a place that checks all the box within a good price point! West loop is a great place! But very expensive $$$$ haha good luck on your search!!💗

@ashleyh2647

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, could you give me the name of the apartment complex across from Trader Joe’s? Thanks

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

@@ashleyh2647 that one is Eleven40! In South loop :)

i used to live in chicago and i moved to the suburbs. next year im turning 18 and im getting ready to move back to chicago!! i am very nervous!!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Omg!! Nice! Yeah moving is exciting but brings up alot of feelings! Excitement but stressful too! Let me know if I can help answer anything!

@joanarubio7970

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo thank you!! I will let you know!!

I'm a chicago native and I am currently relooking and moving out for the first time as well! My dream is to live in south loop lol In unit washer/dryer is such a must for me. I've been so picky and keep quitting but I loved this video and seeing the options downtown since I want to try living downtown (a goal of mine). The second one is cute, I believe I know which one this is but for privacy reasons, I'll keep it to myself.

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Excited for you to start your first apartment hunting journey!! It was so overwhelming for me but I find it helpful to create a check list of must haves! N then list down TOP places you are interested in and just book as many tours for 1 day and knock as many out as possible! :) yup! The second apartment was definitely my dream one that’s in South Loop and not too crazy expensive if you don’t do the parking option 😅

@sunnni_

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo oh yes for sure! Especially since I don’t drive, south loop was perfect and it’s close to Chinatown

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Close to Chinatown! All the good foods 😋☺️☺️☺️

I enjoyed your video! Could I get the names of the apartments in the video?

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

NEXT Apartments!

What website did you use for the 3rd one?!😃👏🏽

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

I used Trulia :)

Very nice video.👍👍👍 Have a great weekend.😊 Greetings.Adam 😎

Hi Quynh, would you be able to share the name of the 2nd apartment you toured? And the 2nd river north apartment? I am moving to Chicago in August

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley! I can share the 2nd apartment which is called Eleven40 but the 2nd River north one unfortunately I can share :( because that’s the one I went with (for privacy purposes; I hope you understand!) I’m happy any answer any questions or help you in any other way!💓

@ashleyh2647

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo hi thank you so much for responding! i really appreciate it. 😊 eleven40 looks like a great place for me (good enough size with dryer/washer and close to my work!) and it’s okay, I understand for your safety!!

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Eleven40 is very nice!! And has amenities ;) if the room size is good for you and close to work. I think you’ll really enjoy it!💓💓💓 Goodluck!!

@ashleyh2647

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo thank you! ☺️ I can’t believe how expensive parking can be though 😅

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Omggg girl!!! Don’t even get me started on parking!! Urgh!! Breaking my bank here! 🥲

Hi Quynh, just curious, which company did you use to find these apartments?

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I just look for them myself on Trulia App

@Clashgaming3000

Жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo thanks! I’m looking for apartments around the same budget range so this helps a lot.

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

Np. Happy to help :)

Can I ask you about the name of the apartment with the craft room and desks? I’m thinking of moving to Chicago soon.

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

amli 808 :)

@geniusflytrap3773

Жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo thank you!!!

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

What is a "brick window?"

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

Haha bricked window. Window surrounded by brick lol

You won't use the "amenities" much. Don't worry about them.

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

You are totally right. But when I do want to use them it feels amazing that they are exactly what I want🥰

Beautiful

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@amandafevrier2638

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo you’re welcome

❤❤❤❤

So, which apartment did you choose?! 🙂

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for asking! I went with the last one! 🥰 I’m going to post an empty apartment tour soon! 😍

@marionjackson4244

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuynhHo ....Sweet! Thank you for Replying! 🙂

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

@@marionjackson4244 😊😊😊

Be careful about getting too good of a deal I got a really good deal on a studio apartment and found out in a small family of raccoons is living in the ceiling

ppm is the worst management company in chicago. a lot of first time wanting-to-live-downtown young professionals get tricked into renting with them. and especially 1111 n dearborn is a terrible building, that has terrible reviews. some i looked up and some i heard first hand from friends. i lived in 1133 n dearborn it was nightmare. i had a crazy rude neighbor who would always yell and call in false noise complaints. even from day one in the middle of the afternoon when my movers moved me in. then i was constantly being harassed by the door woman who seemed to get enjoyment in constantly banging on my door at all hours of the night, even if my apartment was radio silent... they were so racist against me, the property manager screamed at me when i voiced my complaints against my neighbor and the door woman. then they threatened me. when i got my last false noise complaint (i don't even think i was home that day), all management avoided me and refused to give me the details (even as little as the time) of the complaint when they didn't do that the first 2 "complaints." instead they wanted to file a 10 day notice towards me. luckily the lawyer i hired helped me out and i was able to break lease and move to a much more luxurious building that ive been in for years now, with no problems and it was a much newer building with better amenities. while 1111 is in a great location i hope you didn't pick them. the south loop ones are very nice but you have but to factor the neighborhood, does it have the nightlife you're looking for and if the roosevelt train stop will you feel safe getting on and off that stop consistently at night. amli 808 is closer to where i live now and it's such a prime area! you're close to gold coast and river north and you're right by the brown line which is a more chill line at that location. you can walk everywhere and theres a ton of nightlife and transportation around. and it's a safer part of river north. if you don't count the gas station across the street. my vote is for you to pick one of the two river north apartments! but the first south loop studio looks nice (i wouldn't pick it though bc i would facing a brick wall and that gets depressing.) hoped you chose wisely! :) i love living in a luxury apartment downtown.

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank u so much for sharing your story!!! What a nightmare! So sorry I had to go through that! And thank god you got out! I didn’t choose the 1111 n Dearborn! I honestly did not like the vibe there. The door lady didn’t seem genuine and the building was so old honestly lol. Yes exactly! South loop was nice but like u said the Roosevelt station and facing a brick wall… is a no no lol so depressing :( I went with the River north one! Greystar management team! They are so far amazing!🥰 so happy with my decision!!

chicago student apartments

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

Right

Had to stop video as all the waving camera shots made me kind of seasick.

@QuynhHo

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry about that this was poorly filmed on my phone

I’m not seeing building names? Omy this WAY CHEAPER than NY/NJ/DC 😱

@QuynhHo

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know the building you’re interested in and I can give you the location. Except for the last building (since I’m renting that one) it’s definitely more affordable compared to NYC! However, I’m leaving out amenities prices and parking garage as well!

She needs space, girl!