Wicker Park Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Trendy West Side neighborhood with hipster culture, indie shops, live music venues, and thriving restaurant scene.
Chicago, ILAvg Rent: $2,075/moWalk Score: 96
Walkability
96
Walk Score
Transit
92
Transit Score
Commute
15-20 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good
Rating
Wicker Park Rent Prices
Studio
$1,200
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,600
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,300
per month
3 Bedrooms
$3,200
per month
Rent Trend: Rising with popularity
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Hipster, artistic, trendy
Demographics
Young professionals, artists, creatives
Best For
Young professionalsNightlife seekersFoodiesArtists
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Trendy, diverse, chef-driven
Nightlife
Vibrant - dive bars, music venues, clubs
Schools
Good public schools
Pros & Cons of Living in Wicker Park
Pros
- Cool factor
- Great food
- Walkable
- Easy commute
Cons
- Gentrification
- Noisy
- Parking tough
- Getting expensive
Parks & Recreation
- Wicker Park
- Holstein Park
Public Transit
- Blue Line
- Multiple bus lines
Popular Streets
- Milwaukee Avenue
- Division Street
- Damen Avenue
Key Amenities
- Six Corners shopping
- Live music venues
- Boutique shops
- Farmers market
Compare with Other Chicago Neighborhoods
Lincoln Park
2BR Rent:$2,600
Walk Score:94
Upscale, family-friendly, vibrant
Lakeview
2BR Rent:$2,200
Walk Score:92
Diverse, energetic, young
Logan Square
2BR Rent:$2,000
Walk Score:88
Hip, diverse, up-and-coming
West Loop
2BR Rent:$3,000
Walk Score:96
Urban, culinary, modern
Hyde Park
2BR Rent:$1,700
Walk Score:85
Academic, diverse, quieter
Helpful Resources for Renters
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