Jefferson Park

Chicago, IL

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Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL

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Delight in a mix of urban and suburban amenities

Suburban Urban Scenic Lush Diverse Historic

Located on the Northwest side of Chicago, Jefferson Park is a scenic neighborhood named in honor of U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson’s tree-lined streets, lush parks, and vast wooded areas provide the neighborhood with a pervasive sense of natural beauty, while numerous diverse restaurants and the landmark Copernicus Civic and Cultural Center contribute an international flair.

Known for being a family-friendly community, Jefferson Park hosts a wide variety of fun events throughout the year, including Taste of Polonia, Jeff Fest, and the Roberts Square Park Annual Picnic. Jefferson Park’s bustling Milwaukee Avenue features a slew of stores, restaurants, and businesses, offering residents plenty of modern conveniences. Getting around from Jefferson Park is simple with quick access to public transportation and the Kennedy Expressway.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Jefferson Park is $1,106 for a studio, $1,247 for one bedroom, $2,097 for two bedrooms, and $2,316 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson Park has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 496 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,106/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 460 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,247/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,035 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,097/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,340 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,316/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

65

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL

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3.9 97 Reviews

Current Resident

1 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

Jefferson Park is friendly and a comfortable environment. It's not city life but it still is populated and fun. There are nice stores and people around. One bad thing is the trash around and the governor is working on fixing any old roads and sidewalks.

Current Resident

5 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

I recently moved to Jefferson Park from the west suburbs and I absolutely love my new location. It is a safe and quiet neighborhood with a lot of things to do near the area.

Current Resident

5 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

I've lived in Jefferson park my entire life. The community is close and schools are very family oriented. Everything I did growing up was in walking distance of my house which made it more convenient. I still see this today with young children.

Current Resident

5 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

I liked the overall vibe that I get from living in this area. It has its problems, but compared to a lot of other places it is a really nice area. Something that I would like to see changed however is faster maintenance to problems in the area. Like street lamps, potholes, street lights, etc.

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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.