The Duncan
1515 W Monroe St,
Chicago, IL 60607
$2,158 - $2,699
Studio - 1 Bed
Near West Side
Chicago, IL
Near West Side - Chicago, IL Area Guide
The iconic Chicago suburb
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Restaurants
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Walkable
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Dotted with parks and adjacent to Interstate 290, Near West Side is the perfect neighborhood for any commuter looking for refreshing, wide-open space. Interstate 290 runs through the south side of the neighborhood, which lies roughly two miles away from Chicago's city center. Public transportation options include the Blue Line rapid transit system and several bus routes, which make it easy to get around the area. Rentals, which incorporate both modern and historic properties, cost a little more than the Chicago city average because of the neighborhood's proximity to downtown.
If you’re looking for what to do in Near Westside, look no further! United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks, sits on the neighborhood's east side. In addition to featuring basketball and hockey games, this versatile venue regularly hosts concerts and other entertainment events, making it a social hub for locals and visitors alike. If you’re a foodie, there’s plenty of cuisine options to try.
Explore the Neighborhood
The UIC campus in the fall
Soldier Field is located in Near West Side
The Near West Side skyline
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Near West Side is $1,483 for one bedroom, $2,250 for two bedrooms, and $2,174 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Near West Side has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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567 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,483/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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959 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,250/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,170 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,174/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Near West Side - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Near West Side - Chicago, IL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Near West Side - Chicago, IL provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Near West Side - Chicago, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Douglas Park and Community Center
- Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
- Humboldt Park
- Alliance for the Great Lakes
- Openlands
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare 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.