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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pilsen is $2,319 for a studio, $2,628 for one bedroom, $3,336 for two bedrooms, and $4,445 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pilsen has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Studio
565 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,319/month
Average Rent
1 BR
730 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,628/month
Average Rent
2 BR
957 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,336/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,031 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,445/month
Average Rent
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pilsen - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
Good Public Transit
Transit
Very Drivable
Drivability
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
Pilsen - Chicago, IL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
Pilsen - Chicago, IL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Pilsen - Chicago, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
3,498
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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 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.
