10 Best Chicago Neighborhoods for Foodies
Looking to live in a Chicago neighborhood with great food? Explore some of the hotspots of Chicago’s food scene for the best deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, and Chicago-style hot dogs.
 
		Located on the Lower West Side of Chicago, Pilsen is a vibrant neighborhood known for its many bold murals and exciting cultural offerings. Pilsen residents enjoy access to eclectic vintage stores, local coffee shops, and cozy cafes along with a host of bodegas, panaderias, and delicious Mexican cuisine on bustling West 18th Street.
Pilsen is home to the National Museum of Mexican Art, a respected cultural institution featuring a robust collection of high-quality works. There are also plenty of art galleries and studios in the neighborhood, contributing to Pilsen’s artistic reputation. Getting around from your Pilsen rental is simple with convenience to public buses, the Pink Line, and Metra as well as the Eisenhower, Dan Ryan, and Stevenson Expressways.
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Pilsen is $1,602 for a studio, $1,568 for one bedroom, $1,909 for two bedrooms, and $2,259 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pilsen has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Studio
489 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,602/month
Average Rent
1 BR
599 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,568/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,001 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,909/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,251 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,259/month
Average Rent
Looking to live in a Chicago neighborhood with great food? Explore some of the hotspots of Chicago’s food scene for the best deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, and Chicago-style hot dogs.
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Biker's Paradise
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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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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 September 2025.