How it Works
You never pay us a dime and you never have any commitment to us.
We receive a commission from landlords and management companies for connecting them with qualified tenants. This commission does not affect your rent – the building you choose will offer you its current advertised rent regardless of whether you are working with a leasing broker or not.
Let us be your downtown Chicago apartment advisors.
Why You Should Use an Apartment Broker Service
There are several reasons
- We have detailed knowledge of Chicago’s rental buildings and neighborhoods.
- You can be confident that you are aware of all of your options.
- We can inform you of the best apartment specials of the moment.
- We save you time by setting up the appointments & arranging transportation between showings.
- Prices change more than just daily, so you need real time information.
- We offer services at no cost to renters.
“Found the apartment I was looking for in less than a week.
Anthony listened to all my needs and wants in an apartment and only sent over relevant listings. He helped me coordinate virtual tours and in-person tours and in less than a week, I found the apartment I was looking for. I would highly recommend him for any apartment search needs.”
– Kevin H., Apartment Seeker
“Found us the home of our dreams!
Jessica truly allowed my fiancé and I to experience the best of the best properties (we did not realize existed), covering all specific areas of interest, in less than one day! Jessica worked with our specified criteria, budget.
Clearly and evidently a well-respected, well-rounded professional. We have and will continue highly recommending Jessica Odehnal. Five stars”
– Jenna S. via Google
More Insight Into the Process
Remember. You never pay us a dime and you never have any commitment to us. We’re here simply to help you find your new home.
Why choose downtown apartment collective?
Downtown Apartment Collective empowers you with a comprehensive map of all the best downtown Chicago apartments – a unique and convenient way to visualize your new downtown Chicago apartment home.
Once you meet our amazing team, the choice will be clear. We deliver first-class service. 100% satisfaction is our goal with every single client.
Will I miss out on special deals if I go through your service?
No. Apartment buildings often have special promotions – for example, “one month free!” You still receive the benefits of these promotions.
In fact, one of the reasons it is such a good idea to use our service is that we will be sure to tell you which downtown apartments are offering the best specials. You lose nothing by working with us – but have so much to gain!
How far in advance should I start looking for an apartment?
Probably one or two months. Generally an apartment building will allow you to sign for an apartment 30-60 days before you plan to move in, but no earlier. Availability changes so often that it isn’t worthwhile to tour apartments much earlier.
However, we encourage you to call or email us at any time. We are always happy to discuss your apartment options and offer our advice – even if you are not planning an apartment search anytime soon.
Will you try to push certain apartments on me and steer me away from others?
No. We don’t work for any apartment building or landlord in particular – we consider every unit available downtown. We offer our honest advice on which apartment we think will be best for you, and then we let you decide.
How far in advance should I sign for an apartment?
That is an important question. Pricing and availability of apartments changes daily. There can be huge swings in prices over a very short period of time. Sometimes the best move is to wait for prices to go down, while sometimes the best move is to seize a special promotion immediately. This is another important reason to retain our services. We always give you honest advice on what your best move is.
How can you afford to work free of charge?
We get paid by apartment buildings and landlords for bringing them qualified tenants. The customer never pays anything.
Do you make me sign anything?
There are a few state-mandated documents you may be required to sign when working with any broker. However, we do not ask renters to sign anything that creates an obligation to work with us.
Who will I work with?
It depends on who is available at the time of your inquiry or if you were referred to us by someone for someone specific. Meet our experienced professionals who may help you on your apartment finding journey.
What neighborhood is best for my style of living?
We’ll discuss your style and needs during our consultation. In the meantime, take a look at the finest neighborhoods Chicago has to offer.
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