Portage Park Chicago Apartments For Rent

Portage Park Apartment Living

Neighborhood Vibe

Portage Park Chicago apartments are frequently found in vintage courtyard buildings, two- and three-flat apartment buildings, and subdivided homes. Single-family homes for rent are common in Portage Park, Chicago as well.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Portage Park Chicago boasts one of the more historic Chicago movie houses in the Patio Theater at 6008 W Irving Park Rd. Portage Park is also home to Chicago's original "Six Corners" intersection, where Milwaukee Ave, Irving Park Rd, and Cicero Ave meet. This was formerly the northwest side of Chicago's premier retail shopping destination.

What We Love Most

The old-school deli is making a solid comeback in Portage Park, and many other eclectic and exciting dining concepts are coming to the neighborhood.

Best Way to Get Around

Getting around Portage Park via the I-90/94 expressway is a quick way to downtown Chicago. Commuters can also choose the 'L' Blue line from the Montrose or Irving Park stations to get downtown.

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3 Bedroom in Portage Park Average Rent	$1.7k-1.8k
4+ Bedroom in Portage Park Average Rent	$2k

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Portage Park is undergoing a small-scale renaissance with its available apartments and single-family houses for rent and the resurgence of unique restaurants and brewpubs in this Northwest Side neighborhood of Chicago.

Apartments for rent in Portage Park Chicago are presented in studio apartments, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments.

The central shopping zone is at 6 Corners, the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, Cicero Avenue, and Irving Park Road. This intersection dated back to the mid-1800s and became one of the principal shopping districts outside the Chicago Loop. The intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, Damen Avenue, and North Avenue, where Bucktown and Wicker Park intersect, has also been referred to as 6 Corners, but make no mistake, this 6 Corners in Portage Park is the original.

Portage Park apartments can predominantly be found throughout the neighborhood, with most apartments east of Central Avenue closer to Old Irving Park, Six Corners, and the expressway. The apartments are in 2-flat and 3- flat apartment buildings, subdivided bungalow homes, coach houses for rent, townhouses for rent, single-family houses for rent, and recent condos for rent.

The abundance of Chicago's original, affordable home, the sturdy bungalow, will be apparent when strolling the pleasant side streets of Portage Park. The main business street is N Milwaukee Ave, where apartment renters can find almost any service or business within walking distance. The side streets of Portage Park look like many other neighborhoods considered part of the "Bungalow Belt" in Chicago. Still, there are plenty of medium-sized apartment buildings and sub-divided Victorian homes in this part of town.

Potage Park is home to its namesake Portage Park, a massive 36-acre park in the neighborhood between Irving Park Road, Central Avenue, Long Avenue, and Berteau Avenue. The park has tennis courts, bike paths, baseball diamonds, soccer/football fields, and two fieldhouses. Other parks in Portage Park include Wilson Park, Gonzales-Parsons Park, Jefferson Memorial Park, Dunham Park, Merrimac Park, Chopin Park, and Dickinson Park.

Portage Park has beautiful side streets with gorgeous parks, so it has become a destination for many dog owners, and consequently, there are many pet-friendly apartments.

The Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago is adjacent to Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, Harwood Heights, Dunning, Belmont Cragin, Kilbourn Park, and Mayfair.

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Schools in Portage Park

Carl Schurz High School

Chicago Christian Academy

Foreman High School

Laughlin Falconer School

Midwestern Christian Academy

Peter Reinberg Elementary School

Portage Park Elementary School

Prussing Elementary School

Rickover Naval Academy School

Smyser Elementary School

St Bartholomew School

St John's Lutheran Academy

St Patrick High School

William P Gray Elementary School

Family walking by houses and garden in Portage Park Chicago

Beige single family home and front garden in Portage Park Chicago

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Bungalow style houses and lighthouse lawn ornament in Portage Park Chicago

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Cars and traffic on North Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park Chicago

Hot Dog Express restaurant on North Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park Chicago

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Local business entrances on North Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park Chicago

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People walking on sidewalk by local businesses on North Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park

Portage Park Theater marquee on North Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park Chicago

Six Corners intersection on North Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park Chicago

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Belmont Cragin

There are studio apartments, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments in Belmont Cragin, Chicago.

Dunning

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

Kilbourn Park

Apartments for rent in Kilbourn Park are available in studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.

Old Irving Park

Apartments for rent in Old Irving can be found in studio apartments, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations. Historic homes are frequently seen on the leafy side streets.