The Scott Residences
211 W Scott St,
Chicago, IL 60610
$2,961 - $3,976
Studio - 3 Beds
Old Town
Chicago, IL
Old Town - Chicago, IL Area Guide
Old Town is full of diversity – and one cool comedy district!
Historic
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Architecture
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Lively
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Eclectic
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Diverse
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Culture
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The historic neighborhood of Old Town is located in the North Side of Chicago, adjacent to Lincoln Park. Its buildings date back to the Victorian era, but the pace is anything but old-fashioned.
Old Town is lively both day and night – residents enjoy the cool, eclectic shops as well as rustic taverns along Wells Street. When you first step into the community, you’ll probably notice the iron “Old Town” sign. You’ll also discover the diversity here, both in food and culture. The comedy zone is a great place to go for a good laugh – check out the Second City or Zanies Comedy Club for weekly shows.
In addition to the eclectic shops along Wells Street, residents find comfort in the local market where they can purchase fragrant spices, imported oils, and blended wines. Many family-owned restaurants reside here - from pizza parlors to steakhouses and sushi.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Old Town is $2,560 for a studio, $3,008 for one bedroom, $4,135 for two bedrooms, and $5,946 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Town has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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617 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,560/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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731 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,008/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,015 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,135/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,457 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,946/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Old Town - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Old Town - Chicago, IL, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Old Town - Chicago, IL provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Old Town - Chicago, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Oz Park
- Lincoln Park
- Notebaert Nature Museum
- Lake Shore Park
Military Bases
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.