Living in Near West Side Chicago

Near West Side Apartments for Rent

Near West Side is the 38th most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with 17,235 residents.

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

Nearby neighborhoods: West Town, Tri-Taylor, Illinois Medical District, University Village - Little Italy, East Ukrainian Village, Ukrainian Village and Noble Square.

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Near West Side is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Merit School of Music

Carmichael's Chicago Steak House

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Near West Side Chicago.

Near West Side is the 38th most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with a Walk Score of 84.

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

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Near West Side Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Near West Side to other Chicago neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
36	Kilbourn Park	84	63	68	7,047
37	Cragin	84	58	66	42,978
38	Near West Side	84	81	90	17,235
39	Belmont Central	83	58	67	31,071
40	Hermosa	83	59	73	20,888

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 166 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Near West Side.

People in Near West Side can walk to an average of 8 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

The CrossRoads Bar & Grill

Cone, Gourmet Ice Cream

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Near West Side has Excellent Transit

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Public Transit Routes

Near West Side has excellent public transportation and about 9 bus and 1 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Near West Side on public transit.

Near West Side is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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The Energy Annex

Goodwill Store & Donation Center

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