Moving to Chicago for work? Not surprising, given its size big company move to The Windy City in last few years. But in addition to getting a good job and advancing your career, you also need to consider the creature comforts that come with luxury-level apartment living.

Coming home after a hard day at work in our nation’s 3rd largest city can be a ritual of welcome, relaxation and stress relief that you experience every day. But first, you need to find the best upscale apartments for rent in the Chicagoland Area.

Here are five top tips on how to find your ideal apartment in the Chicago area:

1. Look for Online Virtual Tours

You can save money and time while apartment hunting if you do it online. The search engines will narrow down your prospects by “must haves” and “must haves” and provide you with a long list of findings.

But if you search spacious house with a good floor plan and an incredible vibe, you cannot just go with the facts and figures, you need to get the “feel” of the place. Look for sites with online virtual tours that let you just do that, remotely, so you can reduce your list to a manageable size, as far as seeing top prospects in person.

2. Start Early and In Season If Possible

In order to gain access to the best deals and not be under pressure to grab the first offer you find, you need to start your search a few month before you plan to move. Some say starting for as much as two months is also beneficial. If you haven’t got a difficult date, it can provide you with more flexibility.

The prime apartment hunting seasons in Chicago are spring and summer, and hunting can be harder during the off season. But look for new apartments that have recently opened, as they can appear at any time of year and are, obviously, 100% available.

3. Nimble and Ready to Attack

It’s not enough to just start early, you even have to be prepared and prepared to move fast. Get your house finances 100% in order, so you have money for a deposit and all other initial expenses as soon as you start looking. And have your references, ID, tax returns, waivers, and other documents that may be relevant ready and take them with you.

By starting early and staying cool, you put yourself in the position to hem as much as you like, but also abruptly reach for that ideal invention as soon as you see it. I call it dexterity, and it is all about the potential for immediate movement, but without the panic.

4. Recognize typical market prices

If you use a realtor, she or he will have an ingenious familiarity with local price trends and can advise you on what price points are competitive or not. But you should also scan the horizon for yourself and learn what sells for what, so you can recognize things the moment they stare you in the face.

Just do not neglect to consider moving-in specials where the first month or two or rent is free and other special discounts – as these are quite common in Chicago.

5. Prioritize Location

Finally, know that with 77 neighborhoods and plenty of suburbs, you can choose your location particularly. Take into account the distance to work and the traffic you’ll encounter on your way. But also consider the security, security, and your immediate neighbors and co-residents. Check out Reddit for in-depth information on this sort of hard-to-quantify data.