Apartments to rent in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Lincoln Park (Chicago) is a walkable, lakefront North Side neighborhood centered around the park and zoo. Popular with students, young professionals and families, Lincoln Park combines leafy blocks, strong schools and quick transit to the Loop. ZIP Codes covering the neighborhood include 60614.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Lincoln Park High Excellent Safe Excellent
Lakeview Average Good Safe Excellent
Old Town High Good Safe Excellent
Near North Side High Good Safe Excellent
Goose Island Average Good Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: RentCafe

Lincoln Park, Chicago Rental Prices

Studio
$1,550 – $3,485
1 bedroom
$2,450 – $8,272
2 bedroom
$2,850 – $19,179
3 bedroom
$3,080 – $12,245

Source: RentCafe

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Lincoln Park, Chicago Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Top Private Schools

St. Clement School

⭐ Not rated School websites
2524 N Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
🧭 In-neighborhood

Source: GreatSchools

Lincoln Park, Chicago Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Lincoln Park is generally safer than many Chicago neighborhoods — violent and property crime rates are lower than the citywide averages, although property-crime incidents (theft, car break-ins) occur in higher-traffic retail and lakefront areas. Be mindful of pockets near busy commercial corridors and always secure vehicles; standard urban precautions are appropriate.

Source: AreaVibes (FBI-based estimates & local factors)

Lincoln Park, Chicago Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~94
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score ~69
Good Transit
Bike Score ~94
Biker's Paradise
<15 min
To downtown Loop by CTA (Fullerton/Red Line or Brown/Purple transfers) — typically 10–20 minutes depending on origin and time of day.

Source: Walk Score / RentCafe

Lincoln Park, Chicago Summary

Overview

Lincoln Park is a premier North Side Chicago neighborhood anchored by the park and zoo, prized for its walkability, strong neighborhood retail, and highly-regarded public and private schools. The area blends tree-lined residential streets, rowhouses and mid-rise apartments with lively commercial corridors (Clark, Halsted and Armitage) and easy access to the lakefront and the Loop.

Key Features

  • Lakefront & Parks: Five-plus miles of parkland, Lincoln Park Zoo, North Avenue Beach and the Lakefront Trail.
  • Walkability & Transit: Walk Score in the 90s and multiple CTA rail stops (Fullerton, Diversey) make the Loop commute fast.
  • Strong Schools: Well-known public options (Lincoln Park High School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary) and several private schools attract families.
  • Dining & Retail: Diverse restaurant scene and strong boutique retail on Clark, Armitage and Halsted.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mostly high-demand rental market — 1BR median well above city average.
  • Mix of historic rowhouses, low-rise brick buildings and newer mid/high-rise condos.
  • Limited free street parking; garage rentals are common and costly.