Living in Logan Square, Chicago

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.

Within AffordWhere's Chicago dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,300/month — roughly 15% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,600 - $3,100/month and three-bedrooms $3,300 - $3,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as 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 trendy, nightlife, up-and-coming tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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.

OpenStreetMap maps Logan Square Bus Terminal as the nearest rail stop, Logan Square as nearby green space and The Dill Pickle Food Co-op as the nearest supermarket around the Logan Square reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Logan Square, Chicago?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Logan Square costs $2,100 - $2,500/month (second-hand contract) or $1,800 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,300 - $3,900/month.

Is Logan Square safe for expats?

Logan Square 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 Logan Square to Chicago center?

The commute from Logan Square to Chicago city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Logan Square like to live in?

Trendy northwest side neighborhood. Logan Boulevard mansions, craft breweries, and vibrant music scene. In our data it is tagged as trendy, nightlife, up-and-coming.