863 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 28 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/chicagoapartments Traffic & Engagement r/chicagoapartments Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/chicagoapartments Most Active Times When r/chicagoapartments Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/chicagoapartments Flair Performance r/chicagoapartments Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Looking For | 284 (33.0%) | 3 |
| Sublet Available | 159 (18.5%) | 6 |
| Question | 118 (13.7%) | 8 |
| Apartment Listing | 105 (12.2%) | 9 |
| Room for Rent | 48 (5.6%) | 4 |
| (Not so) Legal advice needed | 35 (4.1%) | 11 |
| Avoid | 30 (3.5%) | 65 |
| Neighborhood information | 25 (2.9%) | 7 |
| Building inquiry | 25 (2.9%) | 1 |
| Roommate Request | 20 (2.3%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/chicagoapartments Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/chicagoapartments
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| looking | 163 (18.9%) | 3 | 4 |
| apartment | 139 (16.1%) | 7 | 8 |
| park | 98 (11.4%) | 6 | 7 |
| lease | 94 (10.9%) | 9 | 8 |
| available | 80 (9.3%) | 5 | 6 |
| studio | 75 (8.7%) | 6 | 7 |
| chicago | 75 (8.7%) | 5 | 10 |
| sublease | 68 (7.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| sublet | 67 (7.8%) | 6 | 5 |
| rent | 60 (7.0%) | 8 | 8 |
r/chicagoapartments Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/chicagoapartments
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/chicagoapartments Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/chicagoapartments
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
HB3564 (No Junk Fees) has been passed! Effective 01/01/27
WARNING TO ALL RENTERS
West Town - avoid this landlord
Another reason to avoid Westward360.
Could I find a studio in this area for $1000-1500?
Southloop 2 Bed / 2 Bath Sublet
Do not rent or tour unit 212
I’m so sick of Fulton Grace and other companies baiting with already rented units!
This is insaneeeeeee
Avondale Apartment w/ FREE Bakery Bread :)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB3564 (No Junk Fees) has been passed! Effective 01/01/27 | 1.2K | 130 | image | Aug 1 |
| WARNING TO ALL RENTERS | 403 | 46 | image | Aug 19 |
| West Town - avoid this landlord | 316 | 32 | image | Aug 25 |
| Another reason to avoid Westward360. | 249 | 38 | image | Aug 4 |
| Could I find a studio in this area for $1000-1500? | 179 | 166 | image | Aug 2 |
| Southloop 2 Bed / 2 Bath Sublet | 176 | 33 | image | Aug 19 |
| Do not rent or tour unit 212 | 145 | 15 | text | Aug 22 |
| I’m so sick of Fulton Grace and other companies baiting with already rented units! | 139 | 24 | text | Aug 13 |
| This is insaneeeeeee | 126 | 75 | text | Aug 12 |
| Avondale Apartment w/ FREE Bakery Bread :) | 119 | 35 | image | Aug 29 |
r/chicagoapartments Audience Overlap r/chicagoapartments Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/chicagoapartments FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/chicagoapartments
What's the best time to post on r/chicagoapartments?
Based on posting volume, r/chicagoapartments is most active on Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/chicagoapartments?
r/chicagoapartments averages 28 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/chicagoapartments get?
Posts on r/chicagoapartments average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/chicagoapartments get most?
On r/chicagoapartments, most posts are text posts (70%)