AM1980
1980 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago, IL 60647
$1,835 - $3,441 | Studio - 2 Beds
Bucktown
Chicago, IL
Bucktown - Chicago, IL
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
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.
Explore the Neighborhood
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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bucktown is $2,027 for a studio, $2,477 for one bedroom, $3,051 for two bedrooms, and $3,663 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bucktown has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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539 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,027/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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711 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,477/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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973 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,051/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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979 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,663/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
Niche Reviews
24 Reviews
Current Resident
1 years ago•Niche Review
Bucktown is a wonderful neighborhood full of great local restaurants and businesses. It's easy to feel a sense of community and access to the 606 makes a big difference in being able to stay active in the city. The safety of Bucktown has drastically declined over the last few years, but I see this as a side effect of general systemic and social instability post-pandemic.
Current Resident
5 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
I adore Bucktown, Chicago. This neighborhood is packed with a variety of individuals, couples, families, and more. I love the small business shops lining Damen Avenue along with the 606 entrance on the same street. The rent is affordable and the nightlife is plentiful, but not too invasive.
Current Resident
5 years and 10 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
10 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
While this is certainly a large city and there is lot's of opportunity, the nation-wide epidemic of the disappearing middle-class and the "educated-poor" is just as prevelant here as anywhere. Many young people find themselves working low paying jobs in and out of their chosen field because that's all that is available to them in this country.
Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Wrightwood Park
- Oz Park
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Lincoln Park
- Humboldt Park
Military Bases
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- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.