A Community with flare and flavor
Culture thrives in Pilsen and invites you to explore the treasures that wait around every corner. Here bold murals have blossomed in the most unexpected places — on the fronts of homes, along railway overpasses, and wrapped around train platforms. The artful vibe continues within storefront galleries and studios, as well as in the colorful collections of the National Museum of Mexican Art, a highly-regarded cultural institution. It’s a neighborhood that pulses with a youthful spirit and is ever evolving. For over 150 years, Pilsen has been a port of entry for immigrants.

Early on it was waves of Eastern Europeans, which later shifted and became predominantly Latino. Now blended in the close knit Mexican-American community is creative types and students. Thanks to this diversity, you’ll find offbeat vintage shops, independent coffee houses and quaint cafes alongside bodegas, panaderias and restaurants serving authentic Mexican cuisine.
Adding to the multicultural mosaic is the neighboring area Heart of Chicago, anchored by several old-school Italian restaurants. But whether you’re on 18th Street or Oakley Avenue, it’s the strong cultural heritage and rich working class legacy that are the backbone of Chicago’s Lower West Side neighborhoods.
Things to See in Pilsen
Pilsen is a neighborhood where art comes to life around every corner. Here bold murals have blossomed in the most unexpected places — on the fronts of homes, along railway overpasses, and wrapped around train platforms. The 16th Street railroad embankment in the neighborhood has become a canvas to experience some of Chicago’s and the world’s celebrated street artists. There are many specialty and regional Mexican restaurants in Pilsen. Many are just plain diner types with little ornamentation or ambiance. But, it is the quality and taste of the food that counts.
Rent Values
Pilsen is an up-and-coming neighborhood that’s a great location to consider if you’re looking for a good deal on an apartment or condo for rent. Located just south of downtown and just west of the South Loop, Pilsen apartments for rent provide a close proximity to Chicago’s central business district, while it’s unique mix of ethnic restaurants and quaint boutiques continue to attract a wide range of people looking for a diverse place to live, work, and play. In addition, the Pilsen neighborhood is also home to one of the city’s largest art districts.
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1813 W. 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,600 /month
This great building is two blocks from the Damen Pink Line, the building offers 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with high ceilings in a...
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1917 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,400 /month
This an incredible building in the heart of Pilsen that offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with high ceilings in a great location.
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2229 W. Cullerton Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,450 /month
This an incredible building in the heart of Pilsen that offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with high ceilings in a great location.
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1702 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,600 /month
Beautifully finished building offers 2 and 3 bedroom apartments is in between Halsted Street and incredible 18th Street downtown Pilsen.
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1706 S. Carpenter Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,300 /month
Beautifully finished building offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments a half a block off incredible 18th Street downtown Pilsen.
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1901 W. 21st Place
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,700 /month
Beautifully finished building offers 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with high ceilings in a great location.
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2117 W. 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,250 /month
Beautifully finished building offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with high ceilings in a great location.
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1754 W. 21st Place
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,600 /month
This building is finished with the high-quality standards that we offer. This property has two 2 bedrooms 2 Bath and one 4 bedrooms 2...
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1726 W. 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,300 /month
This an incredibly unique building that offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with high ceilings in a great location.
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1659 W. 21st Street / 2109 S. Paulina
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,500 /month
This an incredibly unique building that offers 2 bedroom apartments with high ceilings in a great location.
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- Sq Ft713-781
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1441 W. Cullerton Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,200 /month
This beautifully finished building offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with high ceilings in a great location.
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- Sq Ft595 - 995
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2007 S. Allport Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,300 /month
This beautifully finished building offers 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom + den apartments with high ceilings in a great location.
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- Baths1, 2, 2.5
- Sq Ft551- 1888
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1758 W. 21st Place
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,500 /month
Beautifully finished building offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with very high ceilings in a great location.
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- Sq Ft732-1253
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1711 S. Carpenter Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,050 /month
Beautifully finished building offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with very high ceilings in a great location.
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- Sq Ft438-1023
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1040-44 W. 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,200 /month
Beautifully finished building offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with very high ceilings in a great location.
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- Sq Ft280-1310
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1722 W. 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,400 /month
Beautifully finished building offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with very high ceilings in a great location.
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- Baths1
- Sq Ft512-700
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1724 W. 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,550 /month
These amazing apartments had an extensive renovation in 2017. This property features very tastefully done large kitchens.
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- Sq Ft620 - 1446
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2001 S. Allport Street
Chicago, IL 60608
From $1,400 /month
Beautifully finished Greystone Building offers 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with incredibly high ceilings in a great location.
- Bed2, 3
- Baths1, 2
- Sq Ft619-1464