Lincoln Square Apartments For Rent

Lincoln Square Apartment Living

Neighborhood Vibe

Lincoln Square apartments are in a charming community with a solid mix of single family homes, 2 and 3 flat apartments, and medium-sized apartment buildings, making Lincoln Square a cozy neighborhood for apartments without being overly dense.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Lincoln Square Chicago gets its name from the 16th President of the United States and the namesake square is where it all kinda happens on any given day. With a traffic-controlled one-way street, this community gathering spot feels like it was plucked right out of a small town.

What We Love Most

Lincoln Square is the epicenter of Chicago’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations, owing largely to the neighborhood’s roots as a settling ground for German-speaking immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Diners and dancers who are looking for a chance to don lederhosen and say, “Prost!” will find plenty to do in Lincoln Square Chicago every autumn.

Best Way to Get Around

Lincoln Square apartments are near a conveniently located CTA 'L' Brown line stop where Western and Lincoln Ave meet. The no. 49 Western Ave bus is easily accessible and the no. 81 Lawrence Ave bus spans a good stretch of the Lincoln Square neighborhood. The neighborhood also has many miles of bike-friendly streets.

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Studio in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$795-1.1k
1 Bedroom in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$1k-1.3k
2 Bedroom in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$1.6k-2k
3 Bedroom in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$1.9k-2.6k
4+ Bedroom in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$2.4k

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Around the Neighborhood

General

There are hundreds of vintage Lincoln Square apartments, many renovated and larger, find this ideal Chicago neighborhood, which is dense with students, young professionals, and families with renters seeking larger apartments with better value.

Brick apartment buildings in Lincoln Square Chicago

Classic Citroen 2 CV driving on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square Chicago

Fountain public plaza in Lincoln Square Chicago

apartment buildings with green front lawns in Lincoln Square Chicago

Jogger and pedestrians outside local businesses in Lincoln Square Chicago

Jogger and sprinkler in front lawns of apartments in Lincoln Square Chicago

Man carrying guitar on North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square Chicago

Pedestrians crossing North Lincoln Avenue at Wilson Avenue in Lincoln Square Chicago

People walking with dog and front yards of apartment buildings in Lincoln Square Chicago

Dining in Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square apartments are located near a healthy variety of restaurants and boutiques along Lincoln Ave just south of Lawrence, and the adjacent stretch of Western Ave offers plenty of dining options in Lincoln Square as well.

Pedestrians walking across intersection and Fork restaurant entrance in Lincoln Square Chicago

Diners sitting at outdoor patio seating on North Lincoln Avenue restaurants in Lincoln Square Chicago

Nightlife in Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square apartments are close to the Old Town School of Folk Music, which is located in Lincoln Square despite sharing a name with a different Chicago neighborhood, is a well known cultural institution that welcomes thousands of students each year. But the school doesn’t only teach music, it’s responsible for the yearly Chicago Folk and Roots Festival and regularly stages concerts in Lincoln Square.

Davis Theatre sign on North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square Chicago

Shoppers and pedestrians stroll down North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square Chicago

Coffee in Lincoln Square

The large and airy Groundswell Coffee Roasters on Damen Ave is a favorite place for Lincoln Square residents to hang out, read a book or converse over a warm cup of java.

Lincoln Square archway sign in Lincoln Square Chicago

History in Lincoln Square

The Lincoln Square neighborhood on Chicago's northwest side is home to the final building in Louis Sullivan's architectural portfolio. The legendary architect's work can be seen in some grand showcases in locations throughout Chicago and the Midwest, but his final completed project is on North Lincoln Avenue near the shopping promenade of Lincoln Square.

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Apartments for rent in Budlong Woods Chicago can be found in two- and three-flat buildings, plenty of single family homes for rent in this quiet Northwest Side neighborhood.

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North Center Chicago apartments for rent can be found in newer buildings and also beautiful renovated historical buildings. Parks and bike-friendly streets are also plentiful in this North Side community.

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