Chicago, U.S.A.
Living in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Upscale lakefront neighborhood. Beautiful park, zoo, and vibrant DePaul University area.
A one-bedroom in Lincoln Park rents for about $2,100 - $2,400/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 15 minutes from Chicago center by metro.
Commute to Center
15 min
metro
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
upscaleparkslakefront
Rent in Lincoln Park
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,800 - $2,100/mo | $2,100 - $2,400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,200 - $2,600/mo | $2,500 - $3,000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,800 - $3,300/mo | $3,200 - $3,800/mo |
How Lincoln Park compares in Chicago
Within AffordWhere's Chicago dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,250/month — roughly 13% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,500 - $3,000/month and three-bedrooms $3,200 - $3,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Chicago areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, parks, lakefront tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Hyde Park. For a shorter commute, see The Loop.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Clarendon Park as nearby green space and Jewel-Osco as the nearest supermarket around the Lincoln Park reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Lincoln Park, Chicago?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln Park costs $2,100 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,800 - $2,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,500 - $3,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,200 - $3,800/month.
- Is Lincoln Park safe for expats?
- Lincoln Park has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Lincoln Park to Chicago center?
- The commute from Lincoln Park to Chicago city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.
- What is Lincoln Park like to live in?
- Upscale lakefront neighborhood. Beautiful park, zoo, and vibrant DePaul University area. In our data it is tagged as upscale, parks, lakefront.
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