Near West Side

Chicago, IL

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Near West Side - Chicago, IL

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The iconic Chicago suburb

Suburban Restaurants Walkable Convenient Commuter

Dotted with parks and adjacent to Interstate 290, Near West Side is the perfect neighborhood for any commuter looking for refreshing, wide-open space. Interstate 290 runs through the south side of the neighborhood, which lies roughly two miles away from Chicago's city center. Public transportation options include the Blue Line rapid transit system and several bus routes, which make it easy to get around the area. Rentals, which incorporate both modern and historic properties, cost a little more than the Chicago city average because of the neighborhood's proximity to downtown.

If you’re looking for what to do in Near Westside, look no further! United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks, sits on the neighborhood's east side. In addition to featuring basketball and hockey games, this versatile venue regularly hosts concerts and other entertainment events, making it a social hub for locals and visitors alike. If you’re a foodie, there’s plenty of cuisine options to try.

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The UIC campus in the fall

Soldier Field is located in Near West Side

The Near West Side skyline

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Near West Side is $1,370 for one bedroom, $1,952 for two bedrooms, and $2,022 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Near West Side has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 567 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,370/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 962 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,952/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,175 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,022/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

74

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

87

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Douglas Park and Community Center
  • Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
  • Humboldt Park
  • Alliance for the Great Lakes
  • Openlands

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Living in Near West Side

Cost

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Renters living in the Near West Side pay an average of $2,772/month to rent an apartment, compared to the city average of $2,215. City dwellers exploring houses for rent throughout Near West Side can expect to pay around $2,600 per month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $525,000, 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.