Avondale

Chicago, IL

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Avondale - Chicago, IL Area Guide

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A downhome neighborhood on the rise

Historic Eclectic Charming Vibrant Up-and-Coming Laidback

Located on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Avondale is a charming neighborhood on the rise. Avondale offers a more down-to-earth vibe than its ultra-hip neighbor, Logan Square, along with an array of diverse eateries, revered beer bars, video arcades, and specialty shops largely clustered on Elston Avenue and Belmont Avenue. In addition to its food and bar scene, Avondale provides unique entertainment venues like Prop Thtr and the Factory Theater, which are known for their one-of-a-kind theatrical experiences.

Rentals in Avondale typically include renovated apartments and condos in historic buildings, although there are a few newer developments available as well. Commuting from Avondale is a breeze with convenience to Interstate 90 and the Blue Line.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Avondale is $963 for a studio, $1,098 for one bedroom, $2,271 for two bedrooms, and $3,168 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 613 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $963/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 614 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,098/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,125 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,271/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,168/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Avondale - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

88 / 100

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

Good Transit

64 / 100

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

Very Bikeable

83 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Avondale - Chicago, IL

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3.5 80 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

One of the most suburbiest Chicago neighborhoods that I've seen. Really has the best of both worlds in terms of SFH neighborhoods, being close to transit and having walkable nightlife.

Current Resident

4 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

The area is becoming gentified. So right now its a great time to buy property as property value is only going to increase from now.

Current Resident

5 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

Avondale used to be a very bad neighborhood but it has gentrified a lot and it is right next to Logan square so both areas are up and becoming more trendy every year. Still the neighborhood is not too safe and it has its down sides. There are no active shootings anymore but there are a lot of spray paint tags, loud mariachi music, and fireworks, also neighbors may smoke weed and cigarettes on there porch. A perk is it is right next to logan square which is full of trendy businesses and restaurants. Plus it is close to the highway and the blue-line.

Current Resident

7 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

I like that there are lots of things to do in Avondale and everything you need is close by. I also love that it is a very safe place to live.

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Methodology

† 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 2026.