Rogers Park

Chicago, IL

Rogers Park - Chicago, IL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.8 (161 Reviews)

A tapestry of cultures, woven together with community pride.

Walkable • Subway • Public Transit • Art and Culture • University • Students • Historic •

Chicago's northernmost neighborhood is also one of the most popular. Rogers Park extends along Lake Michigan, providing gorgeous beaches and park space for residents to enjoy. Stroll around this dynamic neighborhood and you'll likely hear several languages -- it is estimated that at least 40 different languages are spoken in Rogers Park. Part of the reason for that is its university -- Loyola University Chicago, established in 1870 as a private Catholic university, is located in the southeast section of Rogers Park. Northwestern University, located just two miles north of the neighborhood, also draws new residents to Rogers Park. This private research university is considered one of the best in the nation and ranked as the 20th best university in the world in 2017.

Historic, brick apartment buildings stand in neat rows along tree-lined streets in Rogers Park, considered one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago. After moving to Rogers Park, you'll discover brightly-painted murals, theaters, art galleries, and even a sculpture garden in the Glenwood Avenue Arts District. Head to Clark Street and discover a new favorite restaurant for every night of the week, ranging from Mexican to Romanian to Italian to Nigerian and beyond. Go shopping along Rogers Avenue or spend the afternoon at Pottawattomie Park. Spend summer days soaking up the sun at Loyola Beach. Hop on the "L" -- you'll find subway stations at Howard Street, Jarvis Avenue, and Morse Avenue -- to explore the rest of the Windy City.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Rogers Park is $992 for a studio, $1,217 for one bedroom, $1,549 for two bedrooms, and $2,006 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rogers Park has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Studio
390 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$992/month

Average Rent

1 BR
588 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,217/month

Average Rent

2 BR
843 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,549/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,208 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,006/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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.

Reviews of Rogers Park - Chicago, IL

Niche Reviews

3.8 161 Reviews

Current Resident

6 months ago•Niche Review

I grew up living and going to school in Rogers Park. The neighborhood has amazing shops and food, as well as beautiful scenery by Lake Michigan. However, the large amount of gang activity on the north side of the neighborhood has always made me feel unsafe.

Current Resident

11 months ago•Niche Review

I love Rogers Park. I like that it is so accessible you can walk or use public transport almost everywhere. I would like to see less of the unhoused community in this neighborhood and more healing to the victims of drug abuse.

Current Resident

1 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

A great community in a treelined and affordable neighborhood. Gun violence is high in certain areas.

Current Resident

2 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

Chicago's best kept secret. Affordable, diverse, beautiful architecture, historic, easy access to beaches and nature, walkable, public transit, plenty of amenities.

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