Area Guide
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Pilsen is $1,617 for a studio, $1,566 for one bedroom, $1,950 for two bedrooms, and $2,566 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pilsen has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Studio
489 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,617/month
Average Rent
1 BR
596 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,566/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,021 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,950/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,277 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,566/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
In Pilsen - Chicago, IL, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Great 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
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
Not 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.
