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60% AMI Tier Logan Square • Ward 30 ARO Units

Zapata Apts

3734 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60647

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Zapata Apts Map & Street Context
Coordinates: 41.9155, -87.7206 ~41 min transit to Loop
Starting Estimated Rent
~$1100/mo
Save ~$1050/mo
Min 30x Rent Floor
$33,000
30x monthly total rent
1-Person Income Cap
$51,060
Statutory 60% Cap
2-Person Income Cap
$58,320
Combined gross income

Building & Leasing Details

Management Company
Bickerdike Apartments
Leasing Phone
773-227-6332
Leasing Email
Listed on Inquiry Form
Official Management Website
N/A
Source: City of Chicago Department of Housing public registry.

Required Application Documents

Per City of Chicago Department of Housing compliance guidelines, leasing agents must verify all items below before submitting your packet to the City.

  • 3 Consecutive Months of Bank Statements: From all checking and savings accounts (must include CashApp and Venmo balances).
  • Last 4–6 Consecutive Pay Stubs: Or Schedule C / 1099 bank deposit corroboration if self-employed.
  • Student Status Affidavit: Full-time students must meet specific HUD family/marriage/foster care exceptions; part-time students qualify normally.
  • Employer / HR Verification: Name, direct phone number, and official work email address.

Qualification Corridor

The 30x Rule Floor

You must earn at least $33,000/year (~$2750/month) to satisfy landlord rent-to-income requirements.

The Statutory AMI Ceiling

You cannot earn more than $51,060 (1 person) or $58,320 (2 persons) to qualify under city law.

Utilities & Fees

Water, sewer, gas, and trash are typically included. Mandatory internet or amenity charges ($50–$75/mo) are factored into the 30x rent floor calculation.

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