Ravenswood Apartments

Rentals in Ravenswood tend to be larger floor plans with only a limited amount of studio apartments for rent.  The majority of Ravenswood apartments tends to be 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments with a limited amount of 4 bedroom rentals found mostly as beautiful single family houses for rent.  This pet-friendly neighborhood always has a robust stock of dog friendly apartments for rent. Ravenswood rentals for rent are mostly vintage apartments that can be found in bungalows, new construction buildings, condo buildings, coach houses, and courtyard-style apartment buildings. Many of the single-family homes for rent in Ravenswood Chicago are a century old, though new construction rentals have been popping up more and more and a considerable number of the vintage homes have been converted into two and three flat apartment buildings.

As a bonus, the neighborhood is unusually well-served by CTA 'L' stations, the Metra commuter train stops in Ravenswood, and buses abound. The Brown Line can be access from the Western and Damen CTA train stations.  The Metra UP-N train can be found just to the east at the Ravenswood Metra station.  CTA bus routes available in Ravenswood include #11, #49, #50, #81, #92.

There are several small parks in Ravenswood and two expansive parks on its fringes, namely Winnemac Park and Welles Park. Welles Park has a public indoor swimming pool and gymnasium. Winnemac Park has nature trails and a prairie garden, and both parks have baseball diamonds and tennis courts.

The Ravenswood neighborhood is adjacent to Lincoln Square, which is rich with restaurants and shopping options, although a fair number of independently owned shops and ethnic restaurants can be found within Ravenswood's boundaries. The art galleries, retail shops and happening restaurants define the look and feel of Ravenswood.

History and literary buffs will be interested to know that Carl Sandburg, Chicago's poet laureate, lived in Ravenswood at 4646 N Hermitage Ave.

Schools located in Ravenswood:

• James McPherson Public School
• Amundsen High School
• Montessori Gifted Prep School
• Ravenswood Elementary School
• Senn High School
• Ravenswood Montessori School
• Lyman Budlong Public School
• Lycee Francais de Chicago
• Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox School
• St Matthias School
• Waters School

It is a Chicago Public School known for a non-selective International Baccalaureate program. Its notable alumni include nine-time Tony Award-winning theatrical director and choreographer Bob Fosse, who won an Academy Award for Best Director for the 1972 film "Cabaret." Dan Jorndt, former President and CEO of Walgreen's, also attended Amundsen. Hollywood writer, director, and producer Michael Mann, who directed "Heat," "Ali," "The Aviator," "The Insider," and "Public Enemies" is an alumnus, and actor Roy Thinnes, best known for his work in the ABC television series "The Invaders," attended school here too.

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