Bucktown

Chicago, IL

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Bucktown - Chicago, IL

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The trendiest neighborhood northwest of Chicago

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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.

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Residential street on a calm spring day

A colorful fall day at a park in Bucktown.

Residents enjoying the 606 trail for exercise

Rent Trends

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

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

70

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

94

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.

Reviews of Bucktown - Chicago, IL

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3.9 24 Reviews

Current Resident

1 years and 11 months agoNiche 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 agoNiche 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 agoNiche Review

Love the atmosphere and the people

Niche User

10 years agoNiche Review

There are an abundance of grocery stores and various other local businesses in this area, except for shopping centers.

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Renters living in Bucktown pay an average of $2,272/month to rent an apartment, compared to the city average of $2,215. City dwellers exploring houses for rent throughout the Near North Side can expect to pay around $2,600 per month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $600,000, compared to the city average of $262,866.

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