The Duncan
1515 W Monroe St,
Chicago, IL 60607
$1,597 - $2,570 | Studio - 1 Bed
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.
The UIC campus in the fall
Soldier Field is located in Near West Side
The Near West Side skyline
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Near West Side is $1,370 for one bedroom, $1,954 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
$1,954/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,175 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,022/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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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.