Who We Are

Built by Chicagoans, for Chicago renters.

AppIsApproved started with a simple idea: finding a great apartment in this city should feel straightforward, not stressful.

We've all been there — scrolling through listings that are already gone, chasing landlords who never call back, and re-typing the same information into five different forms. So we built something simpler: real, open Chicago apartments in one place, and an application that takes minutes instead of hours.

We're a small, hands-on team based right here in Chicago. When you reach out, you're not talking to a call center on the other side of the country — you're talking to someone who actually knows these neighborhoods and wants to help you find a place that fits.

From the first message you send us to the day you get your keys, our goal is to keep things clear, honest, and straightforward.

What We Stand For

The way we like to do things

Local roots

We live and work in the neighborhoods we list, from Lincoln Park to Hyde Park. No guesswork, no copy-pasted descriptions.

Real people, real replies

Every application gets a personal follow-up from our leasing team, usually within a day.

Privacy respected

We only ask for what's needed to say hello. Sensitive checks happen later through secure, licensed screening partners — never through this website.

Questions before you apply?

Give us a call or send a text — we're happy to talk through neighborhoods, pricing, or anything else on your mind.

Call (312) 428-4824

Ready to find your place in Chicago?

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