How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Pilsen, Chicago, IL?

The median Pilsen, Chicago, IL rent is $1,975 which is above the national median rent of $1,469. In addition to the rent cost, you need to also account for costs of basic utilities consisting of water, garbage, electric and natural gas. Check with your local Pilsen utilities for estimates.

How many Apartments are available now in Pilsen, Chicago, IL?

There are currently 64 apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in Pilsen, which fluctuated -1.25% over the past 30-days.

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Pilsen Neighborhood Guide

Welcome to Pilsen,the most popular neighborhood in the Lower West Side community of Chicago. Named by Czech immigrants in the late 19th century to pay tribute to Plzeň, the fourth largest city in what is now known as the Czech Republic, Pilsen is today mostly Hispanic. Mexican culture dominates neighborhood, but as more ethnic groups move in, the area is experiencing a very diverse rebirth, with a varied selection of restaurants, galleries and even late-night venues. In 2006, the Pilsen Historic District, which stretches between Halsted Street and Western Avenue (from 16th Street to Cermak Avenue) was added to the National Historic Register.

Transportation and Livability

Pilsen is bounded by 16th Street on the north, Cermak Road on the south, Canal Street on the east and Ashland Avenue to the west. It's approximately 4 miles from downtown Chicago.

Pilsen is predominantly residential, offering single-family homes, low-rise condominiums and apartment buildings. If you're familiar with Chicago neighborhoods, think of Pilsen as a combination of Humboldt Park and Wicker Park, with quiet areas and a pocket of action (on 18th Street).

Surrounding neighborhoods:

Bridgeport,Chinatown,Little Villagean outh Loop. There are several parks in Pilsen, including the popula arrison Parkan vorak Park, which features a pool. The area surrounding th ational Museum of Mexican Artand 18th Street is a favorite of the stroller set and dog owners.

Forty-nine percent of Pilsen residents are single, with the remainder a combination of married, divorced and widowed. Just over 70% of the population is without kids.

Pilsen is close to the Dan Ryan Expressway (via 18th Street), which connects to I-290 and I-90. The neighborhood is within walking distance of both Metra (BNSF Railway Line) and Chicago Transit Authority (Pink Line) train stations. A public transportation commute to the Chicago Loop, which is only 4 miles from Pilsen, takes just over 30 minutes and is easily accessible via the CTA 60-Blue Island/26th bus.

Pilsen is a neighborhood full of street-food vendors, historic murals and colorful ethnic restaurants, but most of the action happens on 18th Street, the neighborhood's business district. There, you'll find discount clothing stores, restaurants, galleries and more. It's not unusual to spot street musicians entertaining passers-by on random corners and adding to Pilsen's appeal. While the majority of the restaurants in the neighborhood serve authentic Mexican cuisine, a developing enclave of eateries specialize in chef-driven, contemporary American fare. Parking is relatively easy in the area.

German and Irish immigrants first settled in Pilsen during the mid 19th century, but it was Czech immigrants who named the area. For the first half of the 20th century, Pilsen was mostly inhabited by Eastern European immigrants, who worked in the nearby factories and stockyards. Mexican immigrants first migrated to the neighborhood in the 1950s. In recent years, Pilsen has become a draw for other ethnic groups, making it a more diverse community. With new construction of condominiums, lofts and townhomes on the northern border at 16th Street, development is on the rise.

2149 S. Halsted St. - The Skylarktavern was featured in a scene from the film The Break Up, starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. , 1634 W. 18th St. - Nuevo Leon Restaurant is a family-owned eatery that opened in 1962. , 1852 W. 19th St. - The National Museum of Mexican Artis the largest cultural institution in the Midwest featuring Mexican art. , 1807 S. Allport St. - Thalia Hall, a historic landmark, was founded by John Dusek at the turn of the 20th century as a place for cultural events. Closed to the public sometime in 1960s, the building was re-opened in 2013 as a live-music concert venue. It houses a punch-focused cocktail lounge, as well as a popular gastropub, Dusek's.

Pilsen, Chicago, IL Apartments for Rent - Page 2

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$1,500
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$1,400
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$1,900
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2007 S Allport St #3R
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818 W 18th St
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$1,600
1 bed, 1 bath
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$1,600
1 bed, 1 bath
1838 S Racine Ave #D
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$1,675 - $1,975
1 - 2 beds | 1 unit available
1820 S Throop St
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$1,325
Studio, 1 bath
1717 S Carpenter St #2
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$1,650
1 bed, 1 bath | 1 unit available
1626 S Throop St
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$2,375
3 beds, 2 baths
1152 W 17th St #1F
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$2,775
4 beds, 2 baths
1525 W 17th St #4
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$1,650 - $1,700
1 bed, 1 bath | 4 units available
2017 S Throop St
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$1,850
2 beds, 1 bath | 1 unit available
1711 S Morgan St
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$1,525
1 bed, 1 bath | 1 unit available
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