Living in Wicker Park, 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 $2,000/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,300 - $2,700/month and three-bedrooms $2,900 - $3,400/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 hipster, nightlife, artsy 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 Damen as the nearest metro stop, Churchill Field Park as nearby green space and Aldi as the nearest supermarket around the Wicker Park 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 Wicker Park, Chicago?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Wicker Park costs $1,800 - $2,200/month (second-hand contract) or $1,600 - $1,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,300 - $2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,900 - $3,400/month.

Is Wicker Park safe for expats?

Wicker 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 Wicker Park to Chicago center?

The commute from Wicker Park to Chicago city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Wicker Park like to live in?

Hip neighborhood with indie boutiques, craft cocktail bars, and a thriving music scene. In our data it is tagged as hipster, nightlife, artsy.