Chicago, U.S.A.
Living in Pilsen, Chicago
Vibrant Mexican-American neighborhood. Colorful murals, authentic taquerias, and growing art scene.
A one-bedroom in Pilsen rents for about $1,700 - $2,100/month — a moderate area (safety 3/5), roughly 15 minutes from Chicago center by metro.
Commute to Center
15 min
metro
Safety Rating
3/5
ModerateVibe
culturalartsyaffordable
Rent in Pilsen
Monthly rent in USD ($). 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 | $1,500 - $1,800/mo | $1,700 - $2,100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,900 - $2,300/mo | $2,200 - $2,600/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,400 - $2,900/mo | $2,700 - $3,300/mo |
How Pilsen compares in Chicago
Within AffordWhere's Chicago dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,900/month — roughly 5% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,200 - $2,600/month and three-bedrooms $2,700 - $3,300/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 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the cultural, artsy, affordable 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.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps 18th as the nearest metro stop, Throop Park as nearby green space and La Casa del Pueblo as the nearest supermarket around the Pilsen reference point. A school is 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Pilsen, Chicago?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Pilsen costs $1,700 - $2,100/month (second-hand contract) or $1,500 - $1,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,200 - $2,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,700 - $3,300/month.
- Is Pilsen safe for expats?
- Pilsen has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.
- How long is the commute from Pilsen to Chicago center?
- The commute from Pilsen to Chicago city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.
- What is Pilsen like to live in?
- Vibrant Mexican-American neighborhood. Colorful murals, authentic taquerias, and growing art scene. In our data it is tagged as cultural, artsy, affordable.
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