Area Guide
Little Italy is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago and is consequently also known as University Village. Therefore, if you’re a college student looking to rent, Little Italy is perfect for you. This neighborhood also borders the Illinois Medical District, making it a popular choice for healthcare employees as well as university students, faculty, and staff.
A bevy of restaurants, shops, bars, and cafes line West Taylor Street in Little Italy. Some of the neighborhood’s main attractions include the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and the historic statue of Christopher Columbus. Situated just two miles west of Downtown Chicago, Little Italy gives renters easy commutes via I-90, I-290, and the Blue Line.
A view of the skyline from a neighborhood park
A community garden during the spring in Little Italy
Shady street in Little Italy
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Little Italy is $1,836 for a studio, $2,230 for one bedroom, $2,494 for two bedrooms, and $2,821 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Italy has increased by 5.3% in the past year.
Studio
478 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,836/month
Average Rent
1 BR
618 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,230/month
Average Rent
2 BR
792 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,494/month
Average Rent
3 BR
933 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,821/month
Average Rent
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Little Italy - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
In Little Italy - Chicago, IL, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
Little Italy - Chicago, IL provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Little Italy - Chicago, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
† 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 June 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.
