Smith Park

Chicago, IL

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Smith Park - Chicago, IL

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Historic architecture in an active community setting

Historic Architecture Park-Like Public Transit

Situated roughly four miles west of the center of Chicago, Smith Park, also known as “the Patch” because of its history as a major railroad yard, is an upscale area that features historic homes and dazzling Chicago architecture, including unique apartments in long-standing buildings that make the neighborhood one of the more sought-after areas in Chicago.

Find locals at the neighborhood's largest green space, the namesake Smith Park. Set on nearly 10 acres, the park incorporates a field house complete with a gymnasium and a few athletic fields. Year-round social events such as West Town Winterfest draw neighbors together, and summer events such as West Fest feature live music and unique street vendors, providing plenty of entertainment for all residents. Smith Park residents often commute to work by train or by car via Interstate 290.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Smith Park is $2,094 for a studio, $1,935 for one bedroom, $1,565 for two bedrooms, and $1,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smith Park has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 492 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,094/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 552 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,935/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 434 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,565/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,328 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,405/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

71

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

91

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.

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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.