Roommates and rooms for rent in Pilsen

Shared room rent in Pilsen runs about $700 – $1,000 per month. Vibe: Affordable, artsy.

About Pilsen

Pilsen sits south-west of the Loop around 18th Street, and it's the cheapest walkable roommate market in Chicago. Housing is two-flats and cottages, frequently three-bedroom, with the lowest per-room rent of any neighborhood on this list.

Getting to work from Pilsen

The Pink Line at 18th Street reaches the Loop in about 15 minutes and the 60 bus runs to UIC and downtown. UIC and the Illinois Medical District are a short ride, which is why so many students live here.

Who shares apartments here

UIC students, artists and gallery workers, service-industry staff, and a large established Mexican-American community. More families than most north-side options.

The trade-off

Fewer late-night transit options and a smaller grocery and gym footprint than Wicker Park. Blocks change character quickly here — walk the street at night before you commit.

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