Renters looking for Lakeview apartments might see an array of differing names within this 3 square mile swath of Chicago. There are six recognized neighborhoods within the general boundaries of Lakeview Chicago: North Halsted, Boystown, South East Ravenswood, Lakeview East, Graceland West and Wrigleyville.

Lakeview Chicago is often associated with its most famous landmark, Wrigley Field. The ballpark at the corner of Addison and Clark has created a micro-neighborhood, aptly named Wrigleyville Chicago, out of the surrounding taverns and restaurants. Aside from the boisterous street scene during the days and nights when baseball, concerts or other events are happening at Wrigley, Lakeview has much more to offer apartment renters. 

Boystown Chicago represents a large section of Lakeview and is home to one of the nation's largest LGBTQ community areas. The geographic boundaries of Boystown Chicago are generally considered to be Broadway or Lake Michigan to the east, Sheffield to the west, Wellington Ave to the south and Irving Park Road to the north.

Lakeview has a plethora of things to do, ranging from its nearly 2-mile stretch of lakefront to its friendly restaurants, lively theaters and concert venues. Lakeview Chicago is home to the trendy shopping district along the Southport Corridor, where high end retail and boutique shops mingle with restaurants and cafes. The iconic Music Box Theater is a great place to catch arthouse films or classic cinema. The Vic, another old school theater, is great for concerts or their signature Brew n’ View screenings of cult classic movies.

When searching for Lakeview Chicago apartments, renters should be aware that this is a very large neighborhood. At more than 3 square miles and a 2015 population of 98,000, Lakeview Chicago is the most populated of all of the Chicago neighborhoods. The zip codes for Lakeview are mostly 60657 and 60613.