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Neighborhood comparison
Two of Chicago’s most-searched rental neighborhoods, side by side — compared on rent, commute, walkability, and vibe, updated from live availability.
| Metric | Wicker Park | Logan Square |
|---|---|---|
| Median studio | — | $2,195 |
| Median 1-bed | $2,745 | $2,615✓ |
| Median 2-bed | — | $3,625 |
| Walk Score | 93✓ | 89 |
| Transit Score | 84✓ | 80 |
| Bike Score | 88✓ | 84 |
| Commute to the Loop | 22 min CTA · 22 min bike✓ | 24 min CTA · 28 min bike |
| Vibe | Indie, Nightlife, Creative, Blue Line | Craft beer, Value, Boulevards, Blue Line |
| Best for | Renters who want personality over polish. | Renters chasing character and value over a short commute. |
| Buildings available now | 1 | 2✓ |
Median asking rent and building counts from current availability. Updated daily.
Wicker Park1 availableWicker Park is a creative Near Northwest Side Chicago neighborhood known for its indie shops, music venues, coffee, and the Milwaukee Avenue “six corners” scene — all on the Blue Line to the Loop and O'Hare.
Best for: Renters who want personality over polish.
Logan Square2 availableLogan Square is a Northwest Side Chicago neighborhood known for its historic boulevards, a celebrated craft-beer and restaurant scene, the 606 trail, and strong value on the Blue Line.
Best for: Renters chasing character and value over a short commute.
Wicker Park suits renters who want personality over polish.
Logan Square suits renters chasing character and value over a short commute.
On the numbers, Logan Square is the cheaper of the two on a one-bedroom ($2,745 vs. $2,615), and Wicker Park is closer to the Loop (22 vs. 24 min by CTA).
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Wicker Park is the pricier of the two on a one-bedroom (median $2,745 vs. $2,615), from current availability.
Wicker Park — about 22 minutes by CTA versus 24 from Logan Square.
Choose Wicker Park if you want renters who want personality over polish. Choose Logan Square if you want renters chasing character and value over a short commute.
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