Updated Nov 10, 2026 · 178 buildings

Pilsen apartments

2 apartment buildings in Pilsen, Chicago, with floor plans and rents from each building's own website. The lowest verified studio, 1- or 2-bedroom rent is $1,757 a month. Filter by budget, bedrooms and move-in date.

Living in Pilsen: A No-Broker Guide to Chicago's Lower West Side

Pilsen doesn't try to be anybody else. Walk down 18th Street and you'll pass murals stretched across whole buildings, panaderías opening early, taquerias that have fed the block for decades, and a newer layer of coffee shops, galleries and bars tucked between them. It's one of Chicago's most distinct neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Mexican American families. If you move here, part of being a good neighbor is respecting that.

Getting around

The CTA Pink Line stops at 18th Street, which gets you into the Loop in about 15 minutes. Buses run along Ashland, Halsted and Cermak. Bikes do well here because the streets are flat and the near-downtown location helps. Driving and street parking are easier than in River North, but don't count on a spot right outside your door, especially near 18th Street on weekends.

The vibe

Pilsen is lively on a weekend afternoon and easygoing on a weeknight. The art scene is real: the National Museum of Mexican Art is here and free to visit. Studios open their doors for neighborhood art walks, and there's a calendar of street festivals. It's also residential at heart. Expect two-flats, families, corner stores and neighbors who know each other.

Who it suits

Pilsen fits renters who want character over polish: artists, students and staff from nearby UIC, people working downtown who'd rather have a short Pink Line ride than a West Loop rent, and anyone who wants to live on a real neighborhood street.

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The Rosie$1,757–$1,977

Pilsen · Studio · 1 bath · 509 sq ft · Available now

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The Otis$4,625

Pilsen · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,617 sq ft · Available Nov 17, 2026

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Checked Nov 10, 2026