Your best bet, Justin, is to work directly with owners. Check Craigslist for listings. It appears some owners have also chimed in here.

Although brokers are generally paid by the landlord here in Chicago, that payment comes out of your rent. So you're paying the broker. Many landlords are willing to negotiate a better rent if there's no broker involved.

Hi Justin,

Well, I guess I will add myself to the list offering to help you. I specialize in rentals from the gold coast, through the loop and south loop and know the building well. I would be more than happy to show you units. I do not represent any owners in the building so I can be unbiased, and help you negotiate rent at not cost to you.

Give me a call anytime 773.771.7502 or you can shoot me an e-mail at Paul@chrchicago.com

On a side note - I do like the building. I have looked at units in the building for myself. There will be plenty of inventory in the building over the coming months as more condos buyers start to close.

I have a one bedroom one bath with parking on the 26th floor with a great view that will be available August 1st. Call me if you are interested at 305 213 1413.

Hi, I have a two bedroom unit at 235 Van Buren that will be closing in July and available for rent in August with a parking spot. I have selected over $20K of upgrade for that unit. If the timing is right please call me I am sure we can work something out.

408 907 4157

HI Juistin

Looks like there are currently two units for rent in this building

Give me a ring at 312-939-5253 or nick@kalerealty.com

And I'll be happy to help you out!

I can take you to look at properties. Please, call me at (847) 710-0865.
Thank You,
Gerry Marzillo