Apartments to rent in Edgewater, Chicago

Edgewater is a lakefront North Side community of Chicago (covering ZIPs 60660 and part of 60640) known for its Red Line access, lakefront beaches (Foster, Osterman), the Berger Park cultural campus, and a mix of vintage architecture and mid-century high-rises. The neighborhood offers strong walkability, plentiful transit, family-friendly schools, and a diverse dining scene clustered along Broadway and Clark Street.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Edgewater Average Good Safe Excellent
Uptown Average Good Safe Good
Andersonville High Excellent Very Safe Excellent
Rogers Park Low Good Safe Good
Lincoln Square High Excellent Very Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: RentCafe / Zumper / RentHop

Edgewater, Chicago Rental Prices

Studio
$1,200 – $1,400
1 bedroom
$1,350 – $1,700
2 bedroom
$1,800 – $2,400
3 bedroom
$2,400 – $3,100

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Edgewater, Chicago Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Hayt Elementary School

⭐ C+ (district reporting) Chicago Public Schools / local summaries
5825 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
🧭 Serves parts of Edgewater

Top Private Schools

Sacred Heart Schools (PK–8)

⭐ Not rated (private) Sacred Heart Schools
6250 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
🧭 In-neighborhood, lakefront campus

Source: Chicago Public Schools / GreatSchools / school profiles

Edgewater, Chicago Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Edgewater has a mixed safety profile: property crimes (theft, vehicle theft) are the most common reported incidents while violent crime rates vary block-to-block. Overall the community area tracks near or modestly above/below city averages depending on the metric; residents commonly point to hot-spot blocks near major thoroughfares and note strong neighborhood policing and active community groups in commercial corridors.

Source: AreaVibes / local crime summaries

Edgewater, Chicago Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~91
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score ~73
Excellent Transit
Bike Score ~84
Very Bikeable
<30 min
To downtown by Red Line (direct service; typical window ~20–30 min depending on station and time of day)

Source: WalkScore / local transit reporting

Edgewater, Chicago Summary

Overview

Edgewater is a lakefront North Side neighborhood anchored by Red Line access and several beaches. It blends walkable commercial strips (Broadway, Clark, Bryn Mawr) with quiet tree-lined residential pockets, a strong arts/theater presence, and family-oriented amenities like Berger Park and quality neighborhood schools.

Key Features

  • Lakefront access: Direct access to Foster and Osterman (Hollywood) Beaches and the Lakefront Trail.
  • Transit: Four CTA Red Line stations (Granville, Thorndale, Bryn Mawr, Berwyn) make downtown commutes easy.
  • Diverse dining & culture: Andersonville and Broadway corridors offer international restaurants, cafes, and storefront theaters.
  • Family-friendly: Notable neighborhood schools and multiple parks make Edgewater attractive to families.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of vintage walk-up and mid-century high-rise apartment buildings plus some single-family pockets.
  • Rentals are mid-priced for Chicago’s North Side — more affordable than nearby Lincoln Square and Lakeview in many cases.
  • Good supply of one- and two-bedroom units geared toward commuters and students (near Loyola University).