AM1980
1980 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago, IL 60647
$1,797 - $3,079 | Studio - 2 Beds
Bucktown is one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods, and it’s more affordable than nearby neighborhoods. It’s just a few miles northwest of downtown Chicago and is bordered by the Chicago River on the east. Kennedy Expressway (I-94) runs right through the neighborhood, giving residents easy access to the Chicago area and beyond. Public transportation is extensive, and the neighborhood is walkable and filled with shopping, dining, and artsy entertainment. There’s a great selection of live music, art exhibits, live theater, and themed bars. A ton of restaurants offer a variety of food from different cultures.
If you’re looking for family fun in Bucktown, there are plenty of public parks available for the community, such as Holstein Park, Churchill Park, and Ehrler Park. Amenities include open green space, swimming pools, ball fields, and more. The Bloomingdale Trail, also known as “The 606,” runs for nearly three miles on an abandoned elevated rail line on the south end of Bucktown, perfect for a walk or morning jog. There’s a mix of public, private, and charter schools in this family-friendly, affordable neighborhood.
Residential street on a calm spring day
A colorful fall day at a park in Bucktown.
Residents enjoying the 606 trail for exercise
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Bucktown is $1,978 for a studio, $2,517 for one bedroom, $2,986 for two bedrooms, and $3,705 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bucktown has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Studio
539 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,978/month
Average Rent
1 BR
712 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,517/month
Average Rent
2 BR
971 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,986/month
Average Rent
3 BR
979 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,705/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Current Resident
1 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
The neighborhood is a lot of fun, with a lot of restaurants and parks. It is pretty diverse and has a great social scene.
Current Resident
5 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
Great hood, if expensive. My wife and I have lived here since '96. Lots of great old homes, lots of fancy new ones. You can walk to everything. There must be fifty restaurants within hoofing distance. And there's a surprising number of young families here despite the high priced real estate. The only downside is the high cost of living, fueled by high property taxes and a city and county government rife with corruption and incompetence.
Niche User
8 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
Love the atmosphere and the people
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
There are an abundance of grocery stores and various other local businesses in this area, except for shopping centers.
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