12157 S Michigan Ave
12157 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60628
$850
1 Bed
West Pullman
Chicago, IL
West Pullman - Chicago, IL Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
An affordable neighborhood in Southside Chicago
Public Transportation
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Urban
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River
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West Pullman is an urban neighborhood in Southside Chicago about 15 miles from the city’s center via Interstate 94 or public transit. West Pullman is bounded by the Little Calumet River to the south, making riverfront parks like Whistler Woods Forest Preserve accessible from the neighborhood. The community itself is filled with residential areas with a variety of affordable apartments, condos, and homes for rent. Shops and restaurants as well as community parks like West Pullman Park dot the area as well. Features outside of town include golf courses, plazas like Marshfield Plaza, and the parks and trails around Lake Michigan that are located less than 10 miles west.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Pullman is $959 for one bedroom, $1,036 for two bedrooms, and $1,183 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Pullman has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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555 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$959/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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802 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,036/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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940 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,183/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Pullman - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in West Pullman - Chicago, IL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
West Pullman - Chicago, IL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West Pullman - Chicago, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Reviews of West Pullman - Chicago, IL
Niche Reviews
39 Reviews
Former Resident
2 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
It is a food desert. I would like to see more fresh market options, less violence and cleaner streets.
Current Resident
6 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
The people are very honest and hardworking. I wish just we had more environmentally friendly systems in place.
Current Resident
7 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
I have a great time in the area l lived here for many years I want to see the housing market go back to the area to many abondant house
Current Resident
8 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
Where I live in West Pullman is not too bad. I like the apartment I live in and I believe that it is the best looking building. There are a lot of abandoned homes in the area and I wish there were move available and affordable homes. Also we need a big grocery store in our area.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- West Pullman Park
- Prospect Gardens Park
- Graver Park
- Calumet Woods
- Beaubien Woods
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.