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• How quickly can I move into temporary housing in Chicago through June?

  Most residents move in within 24-48 hours of applying. The application is fully online, and with an average approval time of just 3 hours. Once approved, you sign digitally and receive your access details by email. If you have a hard move-in date, mention it when you apply and we'll prioritize your review.

• What's the application process like? Do I need a guarantor?

  The application is fully online and approvals typically come back within 3 hours. For stays under 45 days, the process is simplified: just your ID, SSN, and a credit score of 650 or higher. No income or savings documentation is required, and no guarantor is needed. For longer stays, standard qualification requirements apply: credit score of 650+ and proof of your monthly income equal to 3x the monthly rent, or savings equal to 36x the monthly rent. If you don't qualify on your own, a personal guarantor can co-sign, or you can use June's partner, TheGuarantors, which can act as your guarantor for a fee. Reach out to welcome@junehomes.com for more information.

• Can I apply and sign everything remotely, before I arrive?

  Yes, fully remote applications are standard with June. You can apply, get approved, and sign digitally from wherever you are. Your access will be sent by email, and you'll pick up your keys on move-in day. No local address is needed to apply.

• Are there any upfront costs?

  After signing, you'll pay your first full month's rent, and a security deposit equal to one month's rent, and any applicable fees. These are all due within 3 days of signing. If you don't stay for a full final month, your last month's rent will be prorated. In Chicago, security deposits are held through June's partner Rentable.

• Are furnished apartments and rooms in Chicago available? What if I want an unfurnished room?

  Most June listings in Chicago are available furnished or unfurnished - just select your preference on the listing before applying. Some units are available as furnished only. If furnishing status is important for your stay, check with our team before booking and we'll point you to the right options. Furnished apartments and rooms come with bed frame and mattress, kitchen essentials, and ready-to-use WiFi. Common areas in shared apartments, including living room, kitchen and bathrooms, are always furnished by June regardless of your choice. Pricing may vary between furnished and unfurnished options.

• Are utilities included in Chicago apartments?

  Utilities are not included at a flat rate. Instead, costs are split between tenants based on your move-in and move-out dates. June manages all utility accounts and bills you directly through your resident portal, so there are no separate accounts to set up. A $9 per month utility management fee applies. Bills arrive in arrears, so you may receive a final utility charge after your stay ends.

• What's the minimum stay in Chicago?

  The minimum stay is 30 days. After that, days are completely flexible: you can rent for 1 month and 8 days, 2 months and 10 days, or any duration that fits your plans. There's no requirement to stay in fixed monthly increments.

• Can I extend my stay in Chicago if my plans change?

  Yes, without a new application. Get in touch before your current period ends and June will handle it directly. The only exception is if a new resident has already secured your space following a priority offer.

• What if I move in and don't like my place?

  If you're unsatisfied for any reason, let June know within the first 7 days and you'll be relocated to another home for free. After 7 days, a $400 relocation fee applies.

• I'm an international professional without US credit history. Can I still apply?

  Yes. If you don't have US credit history, you or a guarantor can provide proof of financial status from your home country, like bank statements or proof of funds. Documents in other languages are accepted, though an English translation may be requested. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• I'm relocating to Chicago for a new job and my start date is in 2 weeks. Can June help?

  Yes, two weeks is plenty of time. Apply today, get approved within 3 hours, pick your unit across River North, the West Loop, Lincoln Park, or wherever you need to be, and sign digitally. You can have a confirmed Chicago address before your first day of work.

• Is temporary housing in Chicago cheaper than an Airbnb for a 1-3 month stay?

  Almost always, and often significantly so. Short-term rentals are priced by the night, and those costs compound quickly over the course of several months. For a 2-3 month stay, a furnished June apartment typically costs significantly less than an equivalent short-term rental, while offering more space, a proper kitchen, and the stability of a real home. The longer your stay, the greater the savings tend to be.

• What's the difference between June and a traditional apartment rental?

  Traditional apartment rentals typically require a 12-month minimum, a local guarantor, a credit check, and a 2-4 week approval process. June is built for people who can't or don't want any of that: flexible from 30 days, simplified approval for stays under 45 days, fully furnished, and move-in ready within 24 hours. Same quality of living, significantly less friction.

For travel nurses & healthcare

• I'm a travel nurse on a Chicago placement. Does June work for my timeline?

  Yes, and this is one of the most common situations we see. Travel nurse and healthcare assignments are typically 8-13 weeks, which aligns perfectly with June's flexible lease terms. Furnished, move-in-ready rooms and apartments, no guarantor requirements, and fast approvals: make the process well suited to the fast pace of healthcare placements.

• Do you have furnished rooms near Chicago hospitals?

  Yes. We have options near Northwestern Memorial, Rush University Medical Center, UChicago Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital, and Stroger Hospital. Search by neighborhood or use the hospital filter to find listings by proximity.

• My stipend covers housing. How does billing work?

  June bills monthly through your resident portal with a clear breakdown of rent and utilities. For itemized invoices or stipend reimbursement documentation, contact accounting@junehomes.com.

• Can I book back-to-back assignments from the same Chicago place?

  Yes, extensions don't require a new application. Let June know before your current dates end and they'll do their best to keep you in the same unit. If that's not possible, they'll find something comparable nearby.

For interns & co-ops

• I only need housing in Chicago for 10 weeks. Does June work for that?

  Yes, a 10 or 12-week summer or co-op stay is one of the most common booking lengths we see in Chicago. 30 days is the minimum and you can extend if your program runs longer.

• What Chicago neighborhoods are best for interns?

  The Loop and West Loop are the best options for finance and consulting interns - central, transit-accessible via the L, and close to the major employers on LaSalle Street and in Fulton Market. River North and Streeterville are popular for corporate internships. Lincoln Park and Wicker Park are more residential and popular with university interns at DePaul and Loyola.

• Can two interns share a furnished apartment in Chicago?

  Yes. You can browse full apartment listings together and apply separately. If both applications are approved, you'll co-sign the lease and split the cost of rent and utilities. If you don't already have a roommate in mind, June can help match you with a compatible roommate through the platform.

For academic & research

• I'm a visiting professor, postdoc, or research fellow in Chicago. What lease length works?

  Semester and year-long appointments map well to June's flexible structure. Commit to your known dates and extend without a new application if your appointment is renewed. 30 days minimum, no maximum. Visiting appointments at University of Chicago, Northwestern, UIC, and research positions at Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab are all common booking situations.

For remote workers & nomads

• I'm not sure exactly when I'll leave Chicago. How does that work?

  Book what you know and extend as needed. Keep in mind that early departures require 60 days notice and a surrender fee. Booking a shorter stay and extending later gives you more flexibility than the reverse.

• Is the WiFi in Chicago apartments fast enough to work from?

  Wi-fi is included and managed by June, and it's set up before you arrive. For speed details on a specific listing, just ask before applying.

For corporate relocation

• How does temporary housing in Chicago compare to a corporate serviced apartment?

  Corporate serviced apartments (think Oakwood, Sonder, or extended-stay hotels) are typically priced at a significant premium - they target expense accounts, not individuals. June offers a similar experience - furnished, flexible, move-in ready - at market-rate pricing, without the corporate markup. The experience feels more like living in a real home than staying in a business hotel.

• Can I expense a June Homes Chicago stay through my company?

  Yes. June provides invoices and itemized receipts through your resident portal. Contact us through the tenant's app for any format your finance team requires.

• We're relocating multiple employees to Chicago. Can June handle group bookings?

  Yes. Contact welcome@junehomes.com directly - we can find options in the same building or neighborhood across River North, the Loop, and the West Loop to keep your team close.

For government & defense

• I'm a federal contractor or government employee on a TDY assignment in Chicago. Does June work?

  Yes, TDY assignments and federal contractor placements are a common situation we handle in Chicago. For stays under 45 days, the process is simplified: just your ID, SSN, and a credit score of 650 or above. No income documentation required. Longer placements follow standard qualification. Fast approval, furnished, move-in ready.

• Can I get invoices for government reimbursement?

  Yes. June provides invoices and itemized receipts through your resident portal. Contact accounting@junehomes.com for any format your agency requires.