Chicago is one of the very best cities to live in if you’re on a tighter budget. With up and coming neighborhoods left and right, you can easily find a home in a place you love. Whether you love the feel of Lakeview or dream of living in Wicker park, you can live extra close and enjoy the benefits of these higher priced area. Here we highlight some of the best neighborhoods to live on a budget including Rogers Park, Lincoln Square, Bucktown and Uptown.
Rogers Park
Rogers Park is a neighborhood in North Chicago that is growing and can be described as a melting pot. With all different types of cultures, socio-economic statuses, and families, Rogers Park is a great destination for those on a budget. Moving away from the downtown area may cause for a longer commute but can save you thousands of dollars a year. In Rogers Park you can easily find a nice two bedroom and two bath apartment for $1,885 a month. The neighborhood offers many different schools and is connected to four “L” lines including Howard, Jarvis, Morse, and Loyola. In addition to finding a two bedroom and two bathroom apartment, you can also find a three bedroom and one bathroom apartment for $1,850 per month.
Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square is a cozy neighborhood on the brown line which has German roots. With families and schools within walking distance, Lincoln Square is the perfect location for someone who would like to save some money but have more space. You can find a huge apartment with three bedrooms and two baths for only $2,195 per month. The type of apartment you will find at this price will be all updated with hardwood floors and great amenities such as a parking space and dishwasher. Lincoln Square is connected to downtown by the Brown Line and you can hop on at the Western Brown Line Station. A simpler one bedroom one bathroom apartment will be about $1,000 in Lincoln Square.
Bucktown
Close to the famous Wicker Park, Bucktown has become a cheaper alternative to living directly in Wicker Park. Closer west than Wicker Park, Bucktown shares a lot of the same charm for less the cost. You can find a two bedroom and two bathroom apartment for $2,100 which is a fraction of the cost of the same size home in Wicker Park. Bucktown has many different restaurants, bars, and shopping boutiques. Offering both public and private schools, Bucktown is a great place to have a family. To get to Bucktown you can hop on the Blue Line at the Damen Station, shared by Wicker Park. If you choose to live a little further away from the “L” and Wicker Park to save a more money, Logan Square apartments are about $850 a month for a one bedroom and one bathroom.
Uptown
Bordering Lakeview to the north is Uptown, an eclectic neighborhood known for being the first community in North Chicago to welcome biracial couples. With easy access to Lakeview, Uptown is growing. Uptown has the benefits of the Lake and many residents enjoy Clarendon Park and the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. You can find a two bedroom and two bathroom apartment with a walk-in closet and balcony for $1,825 a month. You can also rent a flat without a balcony with two bedroom and two bathrooms for $1,650 a month. The Wilson Red Line runs to and from Uptown.
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