Discover Chicago Apartments
Find your perfect apartment by browsing buildings that match what matters most to you. Every category is powered by real city violation and permit data.
Pest-Free Buildings
Buildings with zero pest violations on record
Safest Buildings
Top-rated buildings with minimal safety violations
No Heat Issues
Buildings with clean heating records—crucial for Chicago winters
Best Maintained
Buildings with excellent maintenance and responsiveness
New Construction
Recently built buildings (2015 or newer)
Find the Perfect Chicago Apartment
StreetSmart's Discover feature helps you find apartments that match your specific needs. Whether you're looking for a pest-free building, the safest apartment in your preferred neighborhood, or a building with reliable heat during Chicago's brutal winters, we've analyzed data from hundreds of thousands of Chicago buildings to help you make an informed decision.
How We Categorize Buildings
Every category on this page is based on official city data from Chicago's Buildings Department, 311 complaints, and other city agencies. We don't accept payments to feature buildings—our rankings are based purely on data.
- Pest-Free: Buildings with zero pest-related violations (mice, roaches, bedbugs, rats) on record
- Safest: Buildings scoring 90+ on our safety metrics with minimal critical violations
- No Heat Issues: Buildings with no heat/hot water violations during heating season
- Best Maintained: Buildings where landlords address issues promptly
- New Construction: Buildings constructed in 2015 or later with modern amenities
Chicago Renter Protections
While Illinois doesn't have rent control, Chicago's Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) provides important protections for renters in buildings with 6+ units. This includes rules about security deposits, required disclosures, and landlord responsibilities.