Apartments to rent in Portage Park / Jefferson Pk, Chicago

Portage Park and nearby Jefferson Park form a large, family-friendly northwest-side neighborhood with strong transit (Blue Line + Metra), the Six Corners commercial corridor, historic parks and an active local dining scene. This guide covers the ZIP codes that serve the area (60630, 60634, 60641, 60646), current rent ranges, schools, safety, transit and practical moving tips.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Portage Park / Jefferson Pk Average Good Safe Good
Irving Park Average Good Safe Good
Mayfair Low Good Safe Good
Dunning Low Good Very Safe Fair
Belmont Cragin Low Fair Less Safe Fair
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper / RentCafe / Zillow

Portage Park / Jefferson Pk, Chicago Rental Prices

Studio
$1,100 – $1,300
1 bedroom
$1,250 – $1,600
2 bedroom
$1,600 – $2,000
3 bedroom
$1,900 – $2,800

Source: Zumper / RentCafe / Zillow

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Portage Park / Jefferson Pk, Chicago Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Taft High School (7-12)

⭐ 7/10 Chicago Public Schools / GreatSchools
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
🧭 ~1.0-2.0 mi (serves Jefferson Park / nearby)

Top Private Schools

Source: GreatSchools / CPS / local listings

Portage Park / Jefferson Pk, Chicago Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Portage Park and Jefferson Park are generally safer than many Chicago neighborhoods; violent and property crime rates are below the city average in much of the area, though crime varies block-by-block (commercial corridors and transit hubs see more incidents). Use local block-level maps and community alerts and avoid poorly lit, non-residential corridors at night.

Source: AreaVibes / CrimeGrade (neighborhood-level analyses)

Portage Park / Jefferson Pk, Chicago Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~78
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~62
Good / Excellent Transit (Blue Line + Metra access)
Bike Score ~68
Very Bikeable / Good bike infrastructure
<30 min
Blue Line or Metra to the Loop is typically ~20–30 minutes from Jefferson Park / Portage Park stations (peak and off-peak vary).

Source: WalkScore

Portage Park / Jefferson Pk, Chicago Summary

Overview

Portage Park and adjacent Jefferson Park are established northwest-side Chicago neighborhoods prized for transit access (Blue Line + Metra), family-oriented housing stock (bungalows, two-flats), and the Six Corners retail corridor. The area blends parkland (large Portage Park), a strong local restaurant scene (including Polish/Eastern European influences), and convenient access to O'Hare and the Loop.

Key Features

  • Transit hub: Jefferson Park Transit Center (Blue Line + Metra) gives fast, regular access to downtown and O'Hare.
  • Parks & recreation: Portage Park (36 acres) plus neighborhood green spaces and a popular dog run.
  • Local commerce: Six Corners corridor with supermarkets, discount grocers (ALDI), national retailers and longstanding local businesses.
  • Family-friendly housing: Large supply of two-flats, bungalows and smaller multi-family buildings appealing to families and long-term renters.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of owner-occupied bungalows and rental two-flats; some newer apartment construction near Six Corners.
  • Rents generally below downtown neighborhoods but have been rising with improved retail investment.
  • Good supply of 1–3 bedroom units for families and commuters.