About the room
I am renting a bedroom and a second room in a house shared by 2 other professional women in Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago. The second private room can become an office, art studio, or a private sitting room.
In addition you will have access to the common living and dining rooms, kitchen, 2 bathrooms (shared between 3 people), part of the basement, and a fenced-in, private backyard with a garden and off street parking.
The house is equipped with an alarm system. It is furnished in the common, shared spaces, but the bedrooms and offices are rented empty. We have few pieces of furniture you may be able to use per prior discussion.
We are looking for roommate with similar lifestyle/energetics.
Utilities (gas and electric) not included. Shared high speed internet $80 per month split between renters. Included water and garbage.
Requirements: Minimum 1 year lease. (14-15 months preferred, but not necessary) Please only apply if you are wiling to:
- have in person interview
- provide drivers license or state ID
- provide SS number for credit check. Minimum score of 650 required.
- provide proof of income showing at least 3x the rent in monthly income. If you cannot, co-signer will be required.
- provide 3 months of bank statements if you are self employed
- provide 2 references. If you rented before one of them needs to be from your landlord
- purchase and provide proof of renters insurance
About the roomies
The current renters are: a psychotherapist, who works primarily from a home office, and a nurse. They are quiet, respectful, and responsible for taking care of their space. There is a cat, who is friendly to people, but not other animals.