Edgewater Apartments For Rent

Edgewater Apartment Living

Neighborhood Vibe

Edgewater apartments will resonate with renters who relish the opportunity to enjoy food from around the globe, often within steps of their homes. This neighborhood is truly foodie friendly.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Broadway boasts a ton of quirky shops and small, family-owned eateries. The beaches are the main draw, especially in warmer months, with expansive public beaches from Hollywood Ave down to Montrose Harbor.

What We Love Most

Vintage galleries and a monthly series of garage sales in a parking lot along Broadway are destinations for lovers of vintage furniture. Planning a day around the thrift shops is a breeze because of all the food options along the northern stretch of Broadway that defines Edgewater Chicago.

Best Way to Get Around

Edgewater apartments are conveniently located for public transit. The ‘L’ Red line makes several stops throughout Edgewater, and the No. 36 CTA bus is a handy way to get around the ‘hood. Cyclists dig the Lakefront Trail as an express route to downtown, and there’s a few on-ramps to get on Lake Shore Drive.

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Studio in Edgewater Average Rent	$770-938
1 Bedroom in Edgewater Average Rent	$998-1.5k
2 Bedroom in Edgewater Average Rent	$1.4k-2.2k
3 Bedroom in Edgewater Average Rent	$1.8k-3.2k
4+ Bedroom in Edgewater Average Rent	$2.5k-3.1k

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General

Renting an apartment in Edgewater Chicago will present options that range in size, though many Edgewater apartments can be found in larger 2-, 3- and 4-flats that have a vintage apartment character while being outfitted with modern amenities.

Renters can expect Edgewater apartments, which spread over nearly 2 square miles near Chicago’s northern shoreline, to be more affordable than the higher end luxury apartment rentals that are concentrated in neighborhoods closer to downtown Chicago. In 2019, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Edgewater was $1,200.

Among the many apartments for rent in Edgewater Chicago, the majority that are listed for rent are 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom apartments. With that in mind, there are still plenty of affordable studios and 1 bedroom apartments in Edgewater. The larger 4 bedroom apartments are lessavaiable but can be more likely found in the summer months.

It may come as no surprise this neighborhood has been the choice of so many renters searching for cheap apartments in Chicago. The affordable rents and the proximity of many apartments to Lake Michigan, Lake Shore Drive, the CTA Red Line and diverse local businesses add some extra appeal for renters who want a convenient and engaging location for their next Chicago apartment.

Edgewater Chicago also encompasses the Bryn Mawr Historic District, located between Sheridan Road and Broadway Ave along Bryn Mawr. It includes the historic Edgewater Beach Apartments, Belle Shore Apartment Hotel, Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel and others. It also marks the northernmost point of the Lincoln Park lakefront park at Foster Ave.

The Edgewater neighborhood includes both Andersonville and Lakewood-Balmoral (each treated as a separate neighborhood on Domu), and it stretches from the shores of Lake Michigan all the way to Ravenswood Avenue. In the summer, the Foster and Hollywood beaches are magnets for sports enthusiasts and sun-bathers alike, while the park district offers free entertainment with its "Movies In The Park" series. Transportation to and from Edgewater is easy, thanks to the CTA Red Line and Purple line 'L' trains which run directly through the neighborhood as well as countless express and local buses.

The zip codes are 60660 and portions of 60640.

Greystone three flat apartment fronts on N Glenwood Ave in Edgewater Chicago

Apartment buildings on N Sheridan Rd in Edgewater Chicago

Bike lane on N Glenwood Ave in Edgewater Chicago

Family crossing the street in Edgewater Chicago

Jogger and vintage car parked on N Glenwood Ave in Edgewater Chicago

People crossing street on N Glenwood Ave in Edgewater Chicago

People walking dogs by apartment front lawns in Edgewater Chicago

Three flat apartment buildings in Edgewater Chicago

Traffic roundabout on N Glenwood Ave in Edgewater Chicago

Trees in front of apartment building exterior in Edgewater Chicago

Trees and garden front lawns of apartments in Edgewater Chicago

Two flat apartments exterior in Edgewater Chicago

Vintage three flat apartment front on N Glenwood Ave in Edgewater Chicago

Dining in Edgewater

Ethiopian fare, southeast Asian cuisine, vegetarian and even vegan food options are within reach for apartment renters in Edgewater.

Nightlife in Edgewater

Edgewater apartments are close to the renowned jazz venue The Green Mill is within reach in adjacent Uptown neighborhood, but you can secure a booth or barstool at any number of watering holes along North Broadway, many of which just drip with old-school Chicago charm. Moody’s Pub is a neighborhood mainstay that many generations of Chicagoans have enjoyed while sipping a cold beverage in their grotto-like outdoor patio.

Coffee in Edgewater

Metropolis Coffee is a favorite fueling station for caffeine fanatics on the north side, and it’s easy to get to for Edgewater apartment renters

History in Edgewater

Edgewater Chicago is a densely populated residential neighborhood on the far north side and as such it boasts an impressive variety of homes, apartments and condo buildings for renters. Vintage apartment enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice, and several large apartment buildings with landmark status have been carefully preserved in Edgewater. The Bryn Mawr stop on the CTA Red line is surrounded by landmark buildings that boast period details.

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Andersonville

There are many vintage apartments for rent in the historic neighborhood of Andersonville Chicago.

Ravenswood

Ravenswood apartments in Chicago are available to rent in classic pre-war courtyard buildings, houses, two-flats and trendy loft apartments. Public transit is quite easy from this North Side neighborhood with both Metra and CTA rail service.

Rogers Park

Rogers Park Apartments tend to be in classic courtyard buildings, with the occasional mid-rise or two-flat apartment building thrown in for good measure. Rogers Park is the northernmost neighborhood within Chicago’s city limits.

Uptown

Uptown apartments are often vintage but there's been a renewed spate of building going on in this Far North Side community that offers good access to Lake Michigan.