Wicker Park, Chicago.
Chicago’s most photographed hipster neighbourhood, independent shops, music venues, and the Blue Line.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Wicker Park, Chicago: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Best place to live in your 20s in Chicago.
I lived here 5 years and never ran out of new venues.
Loud, alive, fun. Move out when you’re 35.
What you get
- Best music venues in Chicago
- Blue Line to the Loop in 12 minutes
- Best vintage shopping in the Midwest
What you give up
- Loud weekend nights along Milwaukee Ave
- Brunch lines are absurd
- Newer condos lack character
Is Wicker Park a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Wicker Park is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 94/100 and median rent around $5,800 per m². It is best suited for young professionals, music people, newcomers. Chicago’s most photographed hipster neighbourhood, independent shops, music venues, and the Blue Line.
How much does it cost to rent in Wicker Park, Chicago?
Median asking rent in Wicker Park is roughly $5,800 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Chicago neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Loud weekend nights along Milwaukee Ave. Brunch lines are absurd
Is Wicker Park a safe neighborhood?
Wicker Park is generally safe. Our safety grade is B, based on official USA police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is Wicker Park walkable?
Yes, Wicker Park is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 94/100. Average ambient noise: 60 dB.
What is Wicker Park known for?
Six Corners is the heart, anchored by the Robey hotel and the Flat Iron arts building. Independent record stores, vintage shops, and a population that’s mostly under 35 and has been since the 1990s. Best music venues in Chicago. Blue Line to the Loop in 12 minutes. Best vintage shopping in the Midwest
Who is Wicker Park best for?
Wicker Park is best for young professionals, music people, newcomers. Chicago’s most photographed hipster neighbourhood, independent shops, music venues, and the Blue Line.
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