Lakeview Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Diverse North Side neighborhood with Wrigley Field, lakefront, Boystown LGBTQ+ district, and young professional population.
Chicago, ILAvg Rent: $1,975/moWalk Score: 92
Walkability
92
Walk Score
Transit
90
Transit Score
Commute
20-30 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good
Rating
Lakeview Rent Prices
Studio
$1,100
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,500
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,200
per month
3 Bedrooms
$3,100
per month
Rent Trend: Stable
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Diverse, energetic, young
Demographics
Young professionals, LGBTQ+ community, Cubs fans
Best For
Young professionalsLGBTQ+ communityCubs fansBeach lovers
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Diverse, casual, brunch spots
Nightlife
Very active - sports bars, gay bars, clubs
Schools
Good public schools
Pros & Cons of Living in Lakeview
Pros
- Lake access
- Great transit
- Diverse
- Active nightlife
Cons
- Noisy near Wrigley
- Crowded
- Bros on weekends
- Variable by block
Parks & Recreation
- Belmont Harbor
- Montrose Beach
- Waveland Park
Public Transit
- Red Line
- Brown Line
- Belmont station hub
Popular Streets
- Halsted Street
- Clark Street
- Broadway
Key Amenities
- Wrigley Field
- Lakefront Trail
- Boystown
- Shopping
Compare with Other Chicago Neighborhoods
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Wicker Park
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Walk Score:96
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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