Living in River West Chicago

River West Apartments for Rent

River West is the 21st most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with 1,298 residents.

River West has excellent public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Goose Island, Noble Square, Fulton River District, Near West Side, East Ukrainian Village, Near North Side and Lincoln Park.

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River West is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in River West Chicago.

River West is the 21st most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with a Walk Score of 88.

Find apartments in Chicago's most walkable neighborhoods: East Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park and Near North Side.

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River West Neighborhood Ranking

Compare River West to other Chicago neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
19	Armour Square	89	75	85	12,718
20	East Rogers Park	89	74	85	55,247
21	River West	88	80	92	1,298
22	East Hyde Park	87	64	96	11,204
23	Avondale	87	68	80	17,980

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 113 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in River West.

People in River West can walk to an average of 6 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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River West is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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