Lakeview

Chicago, IL

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Lakeview - Chicago, IL

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A walkable neighborhood in north Chicago that’s home to Wrigley Field

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If you love baseball — particularly if you love the Chicago Cubs — there's only one neighborhood for you: Lakeview! Bordering Lake Michigan on the north side of Chicago directly above Lincoln Park, Lakeview houses one of Chicago’s most popular destinations: Wrigley Field. Originally built in 1914 for Federal League’s Chicago Whales, Wrigley Field is one the oldest still-operating stadiums in the MLB. It was renamed Wrigley Field in 1926 by then-owner William Wrigley Jr., a chewing gum manufacturer.

Of course, there's more to Lakeview than baseball. From the luxury high-rise apartments along Lake Shore Drive to the tree-filled streets and single-family homes in Graceland West, there's something for everyone in Lakeview. This large neighborhood consists of several smaller enclaves, including Wrigleyville, Boystown, and North Halsted. Lakeview features several theaters, such as the Music Box Theater and the Playground Theater, as well as music venues and shops. On the south end of the neighborhood, Lincoln Park is home to the Lincoln Park Zoo, a nine-hole golf course, a dog beach, and jogging trails.

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Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Lakeview is $1,285 for a studio, $1,842 for one bedroom, $2,595 for two bedrooms, and $3,634 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakeview has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 346 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,285/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 629 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,842/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 863 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,595/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,344 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,634/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

94

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

75

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

89

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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† 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 2025.