Just one mile north of Downtown Chicago on the border of Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is an iconic neighborhood and renowned home of the city's favorite museums, zoos, and parks. From North Avenue Beach to Lincoln Park Zoo and Steppenwolf Theater, there's something for everyone in Lincoln Park - and the ever-increasing population proves it.
Residents of this neighborhood are a diverse group. Home to the prestigious DePaul University, Lincoln Park is made up of local professionals as well as a large student population. From its shady tree-lined streets to its historic architecture, Lincoln Park is a beautiful neighborhood with unique character and style. The neighborhood provides fantastic dining options and community events, such as the Chicago Craft Beer Fest and the Lincoln Park Greek Fest (as well as Alinea, voted “Best Restaurant in the US” by Business Insider). Renters searching for apartments in Lincoln Park should note that, while housing expenses are around 41% higher than the national average, gas and grocery prices are comparable to other areas.
Architecture in Lincoln Park
Chicago skyline in the summer
View of Chicago on the Lincoln Park boardwalk
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Lincoln Park is $1,503 for a studio, $2,305 for one bedroom, $3,415 for two bedrooms, and $4,397 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lincoln Park has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Studio
402 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,503/month
Average Rent
1 BR
624 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,305/month
Average Rent
2 BR
950 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,415/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,155 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,397/month
Average Rent
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Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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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.
