Edison Park

Chicago, IL

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Edison Park - Chicago, IL

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Edison Park welcomes you with a lively nightlife

Safe Great Schools Restaurants Bars Nightlife

Located in northwest Chicago, Edison Park is a charming, safe neighborhood great for all ages. Whether you have a family and you’re looking for a great school district or you’re a single adult looking for a party, Edison Park is the perfect place for you to live. Plus, compared to other Chicago neighborhoods, Edison Park is one of the most affordable neighborhoods with plenty of rental options!

In Edison Park, you’ll find lively community parks with recreational activities and an abundance of Italian restaurants and Irish pubs. High-ranking Chicago Public Schools reside in this area such as Ebinger Elementary and Stock Elementary. Edison Park is wonderfully convenient with nearby grocery stores, churches, and local businesses, and it’s just a few miles northeast of the O’Hare International Airport for quick and easy travels.

Explore the Neighborhood

Homes along a residential street in Edison Park

The Edison Park State Savings Bank building is one of the neighborhood's historic locations

Restaurants and shops line the neighborhood streets

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Edison Park is $767 for a studio, $1,198 for one bedroom, $1,446 for two bedrooms, and $1,442 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edison Park has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $767/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 644 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,198/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 448 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,446/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,442/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

47

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

66

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 Edison Park - Chicago, IL

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4.6 20 Reviews

Former Resident

6 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

The closest to suburban living. I lived there and was the manager of the BP gas station on the corners of Harlem, Devon, and Northwest highway.. for 15 years. I loved my job because my customers, local and beyond, always made me feel I was where I belonged

Current Resident

6 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

The schools and community are great. Also awesome restaurants, and activities to do especially for kids.

Current Resident

8 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

When you don't see many houses available for sale, that's because for the hot demand! beautiful homes, great walkable area, 3 beautiful parks for kids, great groceries stores, excellent restaurants, nighlife is amazing. Edison Park is on fire!!!!

Current Resident

8 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

I'm 3rd generation Edison Park resident and have moved and lived all my life in Edison Park. I went to the same Catholic grade my mom went to and my daughter will probably go there too.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Caldwell Woods
  • Norwood Park
  • Bunker Hill / Clayton Smith Preserves
  • Oriole Park
  • Dam No. 4 Woods-East

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

Top Apartments in Edison Park

Houses for Rent in Edison Park

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Living in Edison Park

Cost

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Thinking about making Edison Park your new home? One-bedroom apartments average around $1,580. Now, if you're yearning for more space, houses for rent in Edison Park cost an average of $2,800 per month. For those with dreams of homeownership, the average house price in Edison Park is approximately $480,000. Whether you're seeking snug comfort or roomy elegance, Edison Park offers a variety of options tailored to different budgets and preferences.

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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 September 2025.