Little Italy

Chicago, IL

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Little Italy - Chicago, IL

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A blend of Chicago and Italian history

Historic Charming Close-Knit Walkable Diverse

Little Italy is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago and is consequently also known as University Village. Therefore, if you’re a college student looking to rent, Little Italy is perfect for you. This neighborhood also borders the Illinois Medical District, making it a popular choice for healthcare employees as well as university students, faculty, and staff.

A bevy of restaurants, shops, bars, and cafes line West Taylor Street in Little Italy. Some of the neighborhood’s main attractions include the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and the historic statue of Christopher Columbus. Situated just two miles west of Downtown Chicago, Little Italy gives renters easy commutes via I-90, I-290, and the Blue Line.

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A view of the skyline from a neighborhood park

A community garden during the spring in Little Italy

Shady street in Little Italy

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Little Italy is $1,817 for a studio, $2,279 for one bedroom, $2,422 for two bedrooms, and $2,415 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Italy has increased by 13.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 520 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,817/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 705 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,279/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 941 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,422/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 900 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,415/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.

93

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Douglas Park and Community Center
  • Alliance for the Great Lakes
  • Openlands
  • Women's Park and Gardens
  • Millennium Park

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Living in Little Italy

Cost

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Renters living in Little Italy pay an average of $2,720/month to rent an apartment, compared to the city average of $2,215. City dwellers exploring houses for rent throughout the Little Italy can expect to pay around $1,727 per month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $329,000, compared to the city average of $262,866.

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Methodology

† 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.