Avondale

Chicago, IL

Avondale - Chicago, IL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.5 (80 Reviews)

A downhome neighborhood on the rise

Historic • Eclectic • Charming • Vibrant • Up-and-Coming • Laidback •

Located on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Avondale is a charming neighborhood on the rise. Avondale offers a more down-to-earth vibe than its ultra-hip neighbor, Logan Square, along with an array of diverse eateries, revered beer bars, video arcades, and specialty shops largely clustered on Elston Avenue and Belmont Avenue. In addition to its food and bar scene, Avondale provides unique entertainment venues like Prop Thtr and the Factory Theater, which are known for their one-of-a-kind theatrical experiences.

Rentals in Avondale typically include renovated apartments and condos in historic buildings, although there are a few newer developments available as well. Commuting from Avondale is a breeze with convenience to Interstate 90 and the Blue Line.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Avondale is $940 for a studio, $1,073 for one bedroom, $2,184 for two bedrooms, and $3,027 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Studio
657 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$940/month

Average Rent

1 BR
577 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,073/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,126 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,184/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,639 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,027/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Avondale - Chicago, IL

Niche Reviews

3.5 80 Reviews

Current Resident

4 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

Avondale used to be a very bad neighborhood but it has gentrified a lot and it is right next to Logan square so both areas are up and becoming more trendy every year. Still the neighborhood is not too safe and it has its down sides. There are no active shootings anymore but there are a lot of spray paint tags, loud mariachi music, and fireworks, also neighbors may smoke weed and cigarettes on there porch. A perk is it is right next to logan square which is full of trendy businesses and restaurants. Plus it is close to the highway and the blue-line.

Current Resident

7 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

I have lived in Avondale for 12 years. I have seen the neighborhood change, for the good as well as the bad. There has been a lot of new business and newly developed housing. However, there has also been a major growth in the homeless population. I don't feel unsafe because of the crime rate. However, I feel unsafe because I live and work in the neighborhood, and I witness firsthand the drug use and paraphernelia littering the area. I often walk out of my home to find a syringe lying on the ground. On a weekly basis I have to call the police to remove people from my workplace because of drug use and/or stealing. Overall, Avondale is not a bad neighborhood, but there needs to be something done about the aforementioned homeless community.

Current Resident

8 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

The Avondale neighborhood is a very nice and affordable area that is close to transportation, safe, and full of restaurants. It's not a flashy entertainment destination but it is a diverse, working-class neighborhood.

Niche User

8 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

My neighborhood has been better than before. Theirs more a community than before. Some of the Neighbors at times come together and have BBQ etc. They watch over one another. Which is great. Its more peaceful than before.

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