5151 N Meade Ave
5151 N Meade Ave,
Chicago, IL 60630
$3,150
3 Beds
Jefferson Park
Chicago, IL
Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Delight in a mix of urban and suburban amenities
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jefferson Park is $1,118 for a studio, $1,259 for one bedroom, $2,138 for two bedrooms, and $2,337 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson Park has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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496 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,118/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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460 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,259/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,032 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,138/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,340 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,337/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Reviews of Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL
Niche Reviews
98 Reviews
Current Resident
9 months ago•Niche Review
I grew up here. There are many public parks in the area that host festivals and concerts. It's a family-friendly neighborhood where everything is within walking distance, such as coffee shops like Starbucks and Dunkin', stores like Jewel, CVS, and Walgreens, and even restaurants and bars. There are many public transportation options CTA buses and trains along with Divvy bikes in the neighborhood. It makes it easy to commute without a car.
Current Resident
2 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
I feel save in this neighbourhood. It's pretty easy to commute anywhere around, both downtown or suburbs.
Current Resident
2 years and 5 months ago•Niche 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 3 months ago•Niche Review
It is a very nice neighborhood with lots of nice local elementary schools and a few high schools nearby. The community is very welcoming and very diverse.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Indian Road Woods
- Labagh Woods
- Portage Park
- Gompers Park
- Norwood Park
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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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.