Sauganash

Chicago, IL

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Sauganash - Chicago, IL Area Guide

Escape from the city to this suburban enclave

Historic • Suburban • Affordable • Close-Knit • Scenic •

Located about 12 miles northwest of Chicago’s Loop, Sauganash offers residents a suburban atmosphere without having to leave the city. A wide variety of homes are available for rent in Sauganash, from red-brick townhomes to stately houses and everything in between. The engaging Sauganash Community Association hosts fun annual events for residents throughout the year, such as the 4th of July Parade and the Bob Perkaus Memorial 5K, fostering a strong sense of community in the neighborhood.

Sauganash’s lush greenery is part of its appeal, with plenty of tree-lined streets and scenic parks like Sauganash Park, LaBagh Woods, Forest Glen Woods, and North Park Village Nature Center nearby. While Sauganash is predominantly residential, the neighborhood is just a short distance from Chicago’s many metropolitan amenities. Convenience to multiple train stations, CTA buses, and I-94 makes getting around from Sauganash simple.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sauganash is $774 for a studio, $1,028 for one bedroom, $1,234 for two bedrooms, and $2,267 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sauganash has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 215 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $774/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 800 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,028/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 953 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,234/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,267/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sauganash - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Sauganash - Chicago, IL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Sauganash - Chicago, IL provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Sauganash - Chicago, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100
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Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Sauganash

6273 N Cicero Ave

6273 N Cicero Ave

6273 N Cicero Ave,
Chicago, IL 60646

$2,100

2 Beds

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Living in Sauganash

Cost

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Hello, soon-to-be Sauganash residents! As you gear up for your exciting move to this charming corner of Illinois, let's dive into renting costs. If you're all about that cozy, one-bedroom apartment life, you'll be pleased to know that the average rent is around $950 per month. Do you want a little more space? Houses for rent in Sauganash are approximately $2,600 per month, offering you that extra room to stretch out. And for those eager to put down more permanent roots, the average house price for potential homebuyers hovers around $500,000. So whether you're apartment or house hunting, Sauganash's diverse options cater to all budgets and lifestyles.

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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.