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Wicker 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.
from $2,745/mo★ 5 · 54 Google reviews
At a glance
| Layout | From |
|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,745 |
The overview
Wicker Park is Chicago's creative heart — vintage shops, record stores, music venues, and coffee bars radiating from the Milwaukee/North/Damen six corners, all on the Blue Line. Victorian mansions on the side streets meet a decidedly un-corporate main drag.
For renters it's personality over polish: characterful walk-ups and newer boutique buildings, a nightlife and dining scene that rivals downtown's, and a quick Blue Line ride to both the Loop and O'Hare.
What you’ll love
Independent boutiques, record stores, and coffee bars around the six corners.
Reckless Records, 1379 N Milwaukee Ave · The Robey rooftop, 2018 W North Ave · Milwaukee Ave. boutiques
A destination bar-and-restaurant scene, plus the elevated 606 trail.
Big Star, 1531 N Damen Ave · The Violet Hour, 1520 N Damen Ave · The 606 / Bloomingdale Trail
Getting around
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How rent compares
| Neighborhood | Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicker Park | — | $2,745 | — |
| Logan Square | $2,306 | $2,615 | $3,625 |
| West Loop | $2,355 | $2,995 | $4,289 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,763 | $3,930 | $6,491 |
| Chicago median | $2,419 | $2,945 | $4,167 |
Median asking rent from current availability. Updated daily.
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Rents in Wicker Park start around $2,745/month and update daily from current availability. The guide shows live pricing and the current deals, and a local locator can line up tours.
It's perfect for renters who want personality, an indie shopping-and-nightlife scene, and easy Blue Line access to both the Loop and O'Hare — with more character (and often more value) than downtown.
Very — it's a favorite for young professionals and creatives who want a lively, walkable neighborhood on the Blue Line without downtown prices.
Wicker Park is Chicago's creative heart — vintage shops, music venues, coffee, and the six-corners scene, all on the Blue Line. Expect characterful walk-ups and newer boutique buildings with a distinctly un-corporate feel.
A licensed local locator learns what you're after, sends a hand-picked shortlist of Wicker Park apartments that fit, surfaces the current deals, and lines up your tours.
Tell us what you’re looking for and a licensed local locator will send a hand-picked shortlist — plus the current deals.
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