Old Town

A Unique Experience
Home to men and women from all walks of life, Old Town is a wildly popular and historic neighborhood located close to the lake and downtown. Day or night, Old Town has an energetic and vibrant feel. In accordance with its name, there are plenty of Victorian style buildings to accompany other historical styles of architecture. Nevertheless, there are a large amount of new and modern buildings which helps to give Old Town a very unique feel.

What Old Town Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.6
amenities
6.5
social
7.6
management
7.3
safety
9.7
Median rents in Old Town
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
2,250
2 Bedroom
$
2,800

Living in
Old Town

Expensive
Lakeview
Great Neighborhood
Easy Commute
Close To Bars And Restaurants
Proximity To Amenities
Architecture
Old Town — 8.9/10 Rating (based on 47 neighborhood reviews)
Old town is amazing and full of young professionals. If you don’t mind a commute into campus it’s the best.
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Kennelly Square
I love Old Town for its amazing restaurant choices. That and it is beautiful to walk through (Old Town Triangle and side streets). It is wonderful being close to the beach and walking distance to downtown. One of the things I am not particularly fond of is the "Brotastic" atmosphere at most of the bars but it goes with the territory.
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1531 N North Park Ave, Apt G
Old Town is the best neighborhood in Chicago! We are situated perfectly within all the best Chicago has to offer, everything is super close and walkable, and there is so much to do! It is a historical area where you can learn more about the city's history before the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and also grab drinks and dinner at fun restaurants!
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Galleria 1250
The neighborhood could be more secure to be honest. There have been a few times where I would not want to walk alone at night--and I'm a guy that can fend for himself. I recommend having a car or an escort instead of walking alone at night. But overall its really not bad.
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Eugenie Terrace on the Park
There are plenty of grocery stores in the neighborhood with feasible prices for the city which is nice. Additionally, there are plenty of fast food as well as restaurants in this area and a great bar scene as well. There's always something to do.
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Eliot House Condominium
Old Town is my favorite Chicago neighborhood. It's between Lincoln park and River North both physically and in terms of the bar scene. Old Town bars and restaurants are a little more low-key than RN, but still super fun and lively.
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1225 Old Town
Walkable, close to public transportation and downtown, easy commute to hospital, love walking and running the lakefront with my dog, access to restaurants and grocery stores, places like Target closeby
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Kennelly Square
i love this neighborhood. It's the perfect place for twenty somethings who are out of the Wrigleyville/Lincoln Park phase. It's a little pricey, but offers everything from entertainment to the beach.
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Reside on North Park
Neighborhood is great, you can't beat being right on Wells in the middle of all the action. There are several great restaurants and bars to enjoy within a short walking distance.
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Cobbler Square Loft Apartments
Old town is the perfect location for me. Easy commute to the loop with the train being a five minute walk to my apartment. Great restaurants and night life too!
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Americana Towers
Such a fun and quaint area! You can spend hours walking up and down Wells. There is a lively social scene yet is family friendly and very safe feeling.
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1355 N Sandburg Ter
Very picturesque, safe, charming neighborhood with easy access to the Brown Line and all the bars and restaurants on Wells and of course the lake!
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1824 N Lincoln Park W
Several bars and restaurants within close walking distance. Second City is right around the corner. Grocery and pharmacy also within a block.
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245 W North Ave.
Very nice neighborhood feel, peaceful, close to bars and restaurants in Lincoln park and old town. 20 min commute to feinberg via bus
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Lincoln Park Tower Condominium
The old town neighborhood is fantastic. Lots of great restaurants and night life and close to Lincoln Park and North Ave. Beach.
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1560 N. Sandburg Terrace
Perfect location near Red Line and many bus options. Grocery shopping, bars, cafes, restaurants all within a quick walk/
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LaSalle Private Residences
I love living in old town. It has a great food and bar scene. It's close to the beach and the LSD path for long runs.
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1660 N Lasalle
Great neighborhood - tons of bars and restaunrabrs within walking distance, close to supermarkets and L train
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1225 Old Town
Great area. There are a few streets here and there that get a little shady but nothing out of the ordinary
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1225 Old Town
So many great places to eat, shop , and walk.
It can be a little busy on summer weekends, but not bad.
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1225 Old Town
I love Old Town. there is so much to do here, and its so close to several public transportation avenues.
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Reside on North Park
Lots to do and within walking distance of a lot.
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Kennelly Square
Although the crowd is relatively young, there is an abundant amount of homeless people who will hang around the outside area. They'll ask for money of course, but it's fine.
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1225 Old Town
PRO:
- Close location to the train, grocery stores, etc.

CONS:
- Don't feel too safe around some of the sketchy areas on the outskirts of Old Town
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1516 N Hudson Ave, Apt #2
Fantastic as long as you don't mind activity, it isn't quiet or sleepy by any means. Some safety concerns on the western edge but no actual issues so far, just nightly police activity and groups of rowdy teenagers that sometimes get into fights. Restaurants, bars, grocery, transit - all amazing.
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1501 N Sedgwick St
What Old Town might lack in Michelin-rated restaurants, it makes up for in a seemingly endless variety of well above average choices. It's been over a year, and we've only managed to visit maybe half the restaurants and bars on our list, and we go out at least weekly. The only drawbacks to the neighborhood are 1) the entitled people you'll run into from time to time, and 2) that you should be careful walking around by yourself at night.
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Gallery 1250
The neighborhood is a prime location for people in their mid-twenties. Their is tons of families, dogs, restaurants and things to do in the area. For grocery you can walk to Plum Market or Treasure Island, there is also a Walgreens very close by, as well as every type of restaurant you could want on Wells.

The transportation is also great, you are placed right between the brown line @ Sedgwick, and the 156/LaSalle bus that takes you right downtown.

You can rent a divvy near by or grab a cab pretty easily. The street is permit parking and I can always find a spot.
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1533-1539 N Wieland
The neighborhood is very pretty, but skews a bit older in terms of population. There are a few nice bars and restaurants, but not as many as I'd like. However, proximity to the beach and the zoo is fantastic, and Second City is always a fun time.
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Eugenie Terrace on the Park
Plenty of bars. Definitely more of a mix of ages (lots of people in early 20s right out of college, not many mid-20s, lots of 30s/40s).
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Eugenie Terrace on the Park
Everything you could ever want is in walking distance; such a fun area! Parking garages nearby for car storage. Lots of restaurants and bars. Right by the zoo, the beach, the city...it's just the perfect location.
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Park View
Tons of bars and restaurants, and great for anyone in their 20s to 30s. Easy to walk to hair salons, nails salons, Walgreens, and the grocery store. Also, plenty of work out classes and gym close by.
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1531 N Wells St, A3, Chicago, IL
Great residential location that's quiet but within walking distance to lots of restaurants and nightlife. Easy to get around the city as the neighborhood is close to many bus and train lines.
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1824 N Lincoln Park W
The neighborhood is great if you're a young, social professional. Fun bars and good restaurants. Really close to everything you need (dry cleaning, grocery, coffee shop, food).
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1514 North Wieland Street
Old Town is a great neighborhood to be in - I absolutely love it! There are so many restaurants and bars nearby, and my commute to work is much shorter now.
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Carl Sandburg Village
Lots to do. Neighborhood is a lot of young working professionals, mixed with people who have lived there forever. Can walk to bars and restaurants.
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Carl Sandburg Village
Love this neighborhood! Perfect for people in their mid to late 20's looking for a more quiet neighborhood that's still close to all the action.
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1854 N Sedgwick St
I've loved this neighborhood. My only complaint is lack of train accessibility, but the buses get me to work in the Loop pretty easily.
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Eugenie Terrace on the Park
This neighborhood has it all - great bars and restaurants, close proximity to downtown, and near the lake. What more can you ask for?
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1449 N North Park
I love Old Town so much. Getting anywhere in the city is very easy and there are so many restaurants, gyms, bars and shopping.
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James House
Excellent and best in chicago. Its safe and on a winter day as well will find people walking on road. Lots of restaurent
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Park View
The neighborhood is a very residential area and have many families; it is very quiet but only 4 blocks from Wells
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1418 N Mohawk
Bars and restaurants everywhere, Second City right on the corner, Sedgwick CTA stop right around the corner
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245 North Ave.
Old Town is my favorite neighborhood in the city. It's close to downtown, has lots of restaurants and bars!
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North Ave Apartments
There are a ton of bars, restaurants, gyms, all within walking distance. Public transit very accessible.
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1225 Old Town
Love the neighborhood, very quiet but also a lot to do. The only con is that grocery stores are either a 15min walk or 15min bus ride away, although there are smaller markets closer. Getting to school is very easy, about 20-25 min door to door on one of the bus lines.
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169 W Eugenie St
The neighborhood is a great area, just not my favorite personally. I live very close to where I work and I am just not a fan because I feel like I never leave the work atmosphere.
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159 W Goethe
Love how safe it is and how much there is to do. However, it can be a hassle to get to school if you don't have a car just because you need to change trains. Average age of the neighborhood ranges from college age (DePaul is close) to early 50s - with most people being in late 20s/early 30s.
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Eugenie Terrace on the Park


Getting to Know
Old Town

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: N Clark St to N Halsted St
North to South Boundaries: W Armitage Ave to W Division St
dining
Cafe Brauer
Gold Coast Pizza Company
Ranalli’s
Sammy’s Red Hots
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
grocery
Jewel-Osco
Treasure Island Foods
convenience
CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
fitness
CorePower Yoga
Fitness Formula Clubs
Hammer Fitness and Boxing
Orangetheory Fitness
Pure Barre
parks
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
North Avenue Beach
coffee
Eva’s Cafe
Intelligentsia Coffee
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Wellness Grub
rail
Brown Line (metro)
Red Line (metro)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Old Town includes zip codes 60610 and 60614
Rent vs Own
50
% of Old Town residents are renters
Driving to Work
37
% of Old Town residents drive to work
New Construction
11
% of housing units in Old Town have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
43
%
<20 units
11
%
20-49 units
46
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
12
%
18 - 34
45
%
35 - 54
22
%
55+
21
%
Unit Mix
12
%
Studio
35
%
1 Bed
30
%
2 Bed
23
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
71
%
Undergrad Student
9
%
Grad Student
6
%
Unemployed
4
%
Retired
9
%

Best Apartments
in Old Town

LaSalle Private Residences
Studio $1,250
1 Bed $1,650
2 Beds $3,000

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2020 Lincoln Park West
Studio $1,600
1 Bed $2,495
2 Beds $2,700

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Americana Towers
Studio $1,750
1 Bed $2,200
2 Beds $3,400

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1854 N Sedgwick St

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10 West Elm
Studio $1,245
1 Bed $1,500
2 Beds $2,150

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Cobbler Square Loft Apartments
Studio $1,430
1 Bed $2,200
2 Beds $2,425

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