West Elsdon

Chicago, IL

West Elsdon - Chicago, IL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.1 (52 Reviews)

Travel eight miles southwest of the Chicago Loop to find the city's West Elsdon neighborhood. Nestled just minutes east of Chicago Midway International Airport, this well-established neighborhood features a mix of multi-unit residences, ranches, bungalows, and Cape Cod-style houses.

Apartments for rent near South Pulaski Road or West 59th Street allow easy access to public transportation, retail establishments, and restaurants, such as local favorites Jacky's Hot Dogs, El Solazo and Positano's Pizza. Neighbors socialize and get exercise at Strohacker Park, which features outdoor athletic fields, a field house, a playground, and green space. On the south side of the neighborhood, 12.5-acre Pasteur Park offers amenities including a gym, indoor game room, tennis courts, and a playground.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in West Elsdon is $746 for a studio, $1,432 for one bedroom, $1,512 for two bedrooms, and $1,905 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Elsdon has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Studio
490 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$746/month

Average Rent

1 BR
462 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,432/month

Average Rent

2 BR
807 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,512/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,366 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,905/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of West Elsdon - Chicago, IL

Niche Reviews

3.1 52 Reviews

Current Resident

8 months ago•Niche Review

Great area, lived here with my parents for a while. Safe for the most part. Very rare shootings do happen on 55th but other than that it's safe. Living east of Pulaski, north of 55th, south of 51st, is the best part of the area.

Current Resident

5 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

The food around here is great. Police station nearby. Schools nearby. Only issue i would say is planes flying overhead since it's close to midway.

Niche User

8 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

The fact that my area is close to so many fun areas and food locals makes it amazing. However the crime rate is a bit too high.

Niche User

8 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

So many shootings and gang violence.

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