Lincoln Square Apartments - Chicago

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 every autumn.

Best Way to Get Around

Apartments for rent in Lincoln Square 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.

Lincoln Square Average Rent

Studio in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$1.6k
1 Bedroom in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$820-1.2k
2 Bedroom in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$1.2k-2.4k
3 Bedroom in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$1.7k-2k
4+ Bedroom in Lincoln Square Average Rent	$3.5k

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General

There are hundreds of vintage Lincoln Square apartments, many renovated and larger, find this ideal Chicago neighborhood, which is dense with Loyola University students, young professionals, and families with kids seeking larger apartments. In 2017, 84% of the listings on Domu for Lincoln Square apartments for rent were 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments. The 1 bedroom apartments represented 12% and only 4% of the listings on Domu were studio apartments.

The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom in 2017 was $1674 and a 3 bedroom was $2102 which makes Lincoln Square Chicago a slightly more affordable option than Ravenswood, located to the east.

The Lincoln Square Chicago neighborhood still retains more than a vestige of its once uniquely German character, and the neighborhood has become a bustling little village with enough variety to keep anyone busy just about any night of the week. There's a healthy variety of restaurants and boutiques along Lincoln Ave just south of Lawrence as well as a conveniently located CTA 'L' stop just a block off the main drag serviced by the Brown Line.

Welles Park, with its expansive swath of 15 acres of green grass, covers enough territory to accommodate several baseball diamonds and a playground, and a gigantic branch of the Chicago Public Library lies directly across the street at the corner of Lincoln Ave and Montrose St. The Old Town School of Folk Music can be found in Lincoln Square Chicago. Old Town School of Folk Music is a unique teaching and performance organization for both adults and children that has up to 7,000 students per week come through their doors. In addition to their concerts, classes, workshops and other offerings, this cultural institution is also responsible for the yearly Chicago Folk and Roots Festival held in the adjacent Welles Park. Winnemac Park, at Foster and Damen Ave is nearly 40 acres includes baseball diamonds, soccer fields and Amundsen High School.

Lincoln Square Chicago, with a 2015 population close to 41,000 includes the smaller neighborhoods of Budlong Woods, Ravenswood Gardens, and Bowmanville.

There are some cheap Lincoln Square apartments to be found however those deals are becoming more difficult to find in this highly desired neighborhood of Chicago.

Lincoln Square Chicago, with a 2015 population close to 41,000 is also generally thought to include the smaller neighborhoods of Budlong Woods, Ravenswood Gardens, and Bowmanville.

Brick apartment buildings in Lincoln Square

Classic Citroen 2 CV driving on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square

Houses with green front lawns in Lincoln Square

Jogger and pedestrians outside local businesses in Lincoln Square

Jogger and sprinkler in front lawns of homes in Lincoln Square

Man carrying guitar on North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square

Pedestrians crossing North Lincoln Avenue at Wilson Avenue in Lincoln Square

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

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

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

Nightlife in Lincoln Square

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

Shoppers and pedestrians stroll down North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square

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

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Budlong Woods

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

North Center

North Center 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.

Ravenswood

Ravenswood apartments 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.

Ravenswood Manor

Apartments for rent in Ravenswood Manor can be found in studio apartments, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations.

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Ravenswood Terrace

1801-1815 W Argyle St

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$1,487

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