Humboldt Park

Chicago, IL

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Humboldt Park - Chicago, IL Area Guide

Humboldt Park’s diverse culture and fare rocks!

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The Humboldt Park neighborhood is seven miles out from Chicago’s Grant Park, The Chicago Theatre, and the Navy Pier. The park by which its name derived from has more than 200 acres within it, and includes the Field House, large grassy lawns, and nature trails surrounded by lush landscaping.

From eclectic coffee shops and home design stores to ethnic cuisines – Humboldt Park has it all! You’ll find cool, retro diners, rustic steakhouses, plus numerous cafes serving Puerto Rico-inspired fare! There’s also a burgeoning bar scene along North California Avenue.

Residents of Humboldt Park adore its many annual events and festivals which display its pride and heritage. Paseo Boricua, along Division Street, is recognized for its Puerto Rican influences – you know you’re there when you see its two large steel flags arched over the roadway. Residents enjoy direct access to Interstate 90 as well as the short transit ride to Randolph Street Market.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Humboldt Park is $1,096 for a studio, $923 for one bedroom, $1,149 for two bedrooms, and $1,919 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Humboldt Park has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 519 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,096/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 566 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $923/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 596 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,149/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 774 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,919/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.