Smith Park

Chicago, IL

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Smith Park - Chicago, IL Area Guide

Historic architecture in an active community setting

Historic Architecture Park-Like Public Transit

Situated roughly four miles west of the center of Chicago, Smith Park, also known as “the Patch” because of its history as a major railroad yard, is an upscale area that features historic homes and dazzling Chicago architecture, including unique apartments in long-standing buildings that make the neighborhood one of the more sought-after areas in Chicago.

Find locals at the neighborhood's largest green space, the namesake Smith Park. Set on nearly 10 acres, the park incorporates a field house complete with a gymnasium and a few athletic fields. Year-round social events such as West Town Winterfest draw neighbors together, and summer events such as West Fest feature live music and unique street vendors, providing plenty of entertainment for all residents. Smith Park residents often commute to work by train or by car via Interstate 290.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Smith Park is $2,396 for a studio, $2,137 for one bedroom, $1,899 for two bedrooms, and $1,023 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smith Park has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 577 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,396/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 732 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,137/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 958 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,899/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,159 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,023/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Humboldt Park
  • Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
  • Douglas Park and Community Center
  • Wrightwood Park
  • Oz Park

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.