Avondale

Chicago, IL

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Avondale - Chicago, IL

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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 November 2025, the average apartment rent in Avondale is $955 for a studio, $1,089 for one bedroom, $2,204 for two bedrooms, and $3,048 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avondale has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 613 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $955/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 614 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,116 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,204/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,573 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,048/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

83

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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 4 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

2 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

There's a lot of auto theft/ catalytic converter theft, I hear shootings and fireworks often but it doesn't feel super unsafe. Definitely a good night life and a lot to do though

Current Resident

3 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I have lived here my whole life. I did leave for a little bit, maybe a couple of months, but I came back because this neighborhood is amazing all of the neighbors know each other and it is an amazing place to live and raise your kids.

Current Resident

5 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

I've lived here for 5 years and have seen some big changes. We keep getting new restaurants and the local schools are getting better and better. We still have some major gang issues and that's why I'm taking away one star.

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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 November 2025.