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1 Bedroom in Wicker Park
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$1.8k
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2 Bedroom in Wicker Park
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$2.0k-
3.8k
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3 Bedroom in Wicker Park
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$2.5k-
3.5k
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4+ Bedroom in Wicker Park
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$3.6k-
5.5k
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Around the Neighborhood
General
Wicker Park apartments give residents a chance to live in a neighborhood with an urban edge that's still sharp. You won't find another Chicago neighborhood with a higher concentration of progressive fashion and music. Wicker Park apartments for rent can range in size from studio apartments to 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms. They can be found in subdivided 19th-century mansions, new-construction luxury rentals loaded with upscale amenities, and vintage courtyard apartment buildings. Don't look for many studios in Wicker Park. Nearly 50% of the apartments for rent are two bedrooms, with 45% split between 1 bedroom and three-bedroom rentals. The remaining 5% is split between studios are much larger 4-bedroom apartments.
Popular Wicker Park apartment buildings are Wicker Park Connection Apartments, 1241 N Milwaukee Apartments, 1611 W Division Apartments, 1545 W North Avenue Apartments, 1500 North Damen Apartments, 1348 North Milwaukee Loft Apartments, The Milwood Apartments, 1550 North Damen Loft Apartments, 1624 West Division Apartments, and 1471 North Milwaukee Apartments.
The main outdoor space in this neighborhood of approximately 26,000 residents is the enormous 4-acre city park named Wicker Park. The Bloomingdale Trail, now known as The 606 Trail, has a few access points north at Wood Street, Damen Avenue, and Western Avenue. This beautiful 2.7-mile trail occupies an old elevated railroad track that connects Bucktown, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park and is very close to Wicker Park. It's a great idea to find a Wicker Park apartment for rent close to the 606 Trail if you intend to use it frequently.
Restaurants are packed into Wicker Park Chicago with offerings that range from authentic taquerias to Vietnamese to vegetarian to sushi to pizza and all points in between. Late nights are a cinch in Wicker Park. The neighborhood has everything from laid-back wine and cocktail bars to numerous live music and club options for a more festive evening. Some of the popular spots in Wicker Park include The Wormhole Coffee, Sushi Taku, Handlebar, Piece Brewery, Fatpour Tap Works, Dove's Luncheonette, Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park, Bangers & Lace, The Angry Crab, Mott St., Yolk Wicker Park, Enoteca Roma, and Big Star.
The 'L' Blue line stops at the neighborhood's Damen and Division CTA stations. It's a short ride to downtown and a straight shot to O'Hare Airport on the CTA Blue line. So, if you are going to take the train, it's best to find an apartment for rent within walking distance from either of these stations. The I-90/94 Kennedy expressway is near Division Street and North Ave. Another option is to ride your bike to work. Milwaukee Ave has excellent bike lanes downtown, which will speed up your commute.
Most Wicker Park, Chicago apartments are only a short walk from the nearest grocery store. In Wicker Park, you will find Target, Jewel-Osco, and several neighborhood markets scattered throughout the neighborhood, such as Monets Food Mart, Ashland Market, and Garden Gourmet Market.
Wicker Park Chicago apartments are close to downtown while still existing in a vibrant, self-sufficient neighborhood that feels like a distinctly urban experience you can't find anywhere else.
For your workouts, when you are not on the 606 Trail, you can walk to Wicker Park Athletic Club, 312 Athletic Club, TITLE Boxing Club - Wicker Park, Division St. CrossFit, Reach FieldHouse, and Eckhart Park FieldHouse.
Schools In Wicker Park:
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The Chicago High School for the Arts
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Frederic Chopin Elementary School
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James Otis School
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Rowe Middle School
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AN Pritzker Public School
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Erie Elementary Charter School
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Pedro Albizu Campos High School
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Noble Street College Prep School
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Sabin Magnet School
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Ogden International School of Chicago
Dining in Wicker Park
Wicker Park apartment renters can find a sweet treat at Mindy’s Hot Chocolate, a neighborhood favorite that features way more than warm cocoa with its full menu. Spending a sun-soaked afternoon enjoying Mexican-style street food in the picnic seating of Big Star on Damen is a veritable rite of passage for Wicker Park Chicago residents.
Nightlife in Wicker Park
It’s easy to stay out for a late-night excursion in Wicker Park. The neighborhood has everything from laid-back wine and cocktail bars to numerous live music and club options for a more upbeat evening.
Coffee in Wicker Park
Wicker Park Chicago coffee lovers like to get a jolt from Wormhole Coffee. Can this local coffee shop transport visitors to another dimension? If you mean a new dimension of great coffee, then yes. Otherwise, you’ll be firmly rooted in Wicker Park, which is great.
History in Wicker Park
Wicker Park apartments are a mish-mash of differing styles, offering renters the choice to live in a classic walk-up apartment, historic cottage home, or a contemporary-style condo building. The neighborhood has a colorful history of residents, including the author Nelson Algren. Algren's famous descriptions of Chicago from his works are steeped in the grittiness that once characterized the west side's working-class neighborhoods. Now, the place has a decidedly more polished and upscale feel. Pop culture fans can also explore the Wicker Park location for the fictitious record store Championship Vinyl that appeared in the 2000 John Cusack film High Fidelity.