Near Southside

A Great Lifestyle By The Lake
Home to the historic Mercy Hospital, Near Southside boasts impressive healthcare facilities which has helped to transform this quaint neighborhood from an industrial powerhouse in the 1940's to the modern mini-medical district it is today. Though many medical professionals live here, the area is home to people from all walks of life who enjoy the affordable and spacious housing options available to them.

Construction has increased exponentially in recent years, and Near Southside is now host to a fantastic assortment of modern apartment buildings, delicious dining choices, and public recreational spots. Residents can enjoy a classic deep-dish pizza or enjoy a wide variety of other cuisines such as Korean and Mongolian, but staying active is a major part of the neighborhood's culture, and it is reflected by frequent visits to Dunbar Park where residents can play tennis, enjoy the running track, or play pickup soccer on the vast amount of green space. No matter the season, Near Southside is an energetic neighborhood that has something to offer.
What Near Southside Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.2
value
8.5
amenities
7.7
social
7.0
management
8.0
safety
8.0
Median rents in Near Southside
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,850
2 Bedroom
$
2,500

Living in
Near Southside

Proximity To Amenities
Great Entertainment
Walkable
Public Transit Close
Safe Area
Lakefront
Bars and Restaurants
Gyms Nearby
Mercy Hospital
Shopping Center
Near Southside — 8.4/10 Rating (based on 53 neighborhood reviews)
There's short walking distance access to the green line station, Jewel Osco, and a bunch of small restaurants/shops on Cermak road. It's next to Chinatown which means there will be plenty of small grocery stores and restaurants that offer more affordable prices than Jewel Osco.

There are always tourists and visitors walking around the area because of the proximity to the McCormick center. That makes the area feel very safe as there are usually always people walking around on Cermak rd. The area around the apartments looks a little sketchy at first, but I have been living here for 8 months and have had zero problems, I also never feel afraid to walk home at night from the station despite being a small woman.
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Arrive South Loop
Great for students with a partner who works in the Loop/Northside or who want to feel more a part of the city. Good access to groceries and the lake walk. Largely safe with the only less-than-safe (but still ok) area being the half block right near the Roosevelt Station. Lots of solid food options and great coffee shops. Not a ton of nightlife in the immediate neighborhood, but much closer to the going-out areas than Hyde Park.
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The Paragon Chicago
It feels safe. Location is very good. The only downside is that I cannot find that many nice coffee places and fast food around.
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Coeval
I feel very safe in this neighborhood. It's close to the L and many bus lines run in this area. We are close to many of the festivals and other great entertainment happening throughout Chicago. Also some great restaurants nearby! Grocery stores are close as well. Any necessity you need is within walking distance to Park Michigan!
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Park Michigan Apartments
The neighborhood is really great. Lots of great shopping available both grocery and otherwise. Decent restaurant options. I've never felt unsafe but the Roosevelt area can be questionable at times.
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The Paragon Chicago
South loop has a great number of breweries and a decent number of restaurants (not like west loop or more northern neighborhoods). Great biking/walking/running ability with lakefront path being close and roads with good bike lanes.
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1720 S Michigan Avenue
Great neighborhood where everything is within walking distance. There are a number of restaurants, very few of which are chains. There is easy access to parks and other public areas.
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Coeval
The train line is very close by it is also 10 minute walk from the actual loop printers Row is also very close by the Roosevelt collection shops are nearby as well
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Michigan Avenue Tower
Neighbourhood is great, not too busy, grocery stores and FFC gym within walking distance.

Also there is a target closeby along with some restaurants.
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1401 South State
Close to transit to get anywhere in the city, east to get to grocery stores, restaurants or anything else you need. Good place to live.
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Coeval
Not the trendiest neighborhood in the city, but the location is perfect for commuting to Hyde Park and exploring on the weekends.
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SKY55
Overall, this is an amazing value for the dollar. Me and my girlfriend love the location and the view from the apartment.
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SKY55
Very safe. I often walk from CTA Roosevelt alone in the evening (I am a young female) and do not feel unsafe.
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1401 South State
As a single woman it was very important for me to live in an area that was safe given that the medical school schedule will require me to come home at night. Also it gives me great peace of mind to live in a building with doormen 24/7 in case anything were to happen. However, this has come at at a great cost.
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1720 S Michigan Condos
The serenity of South Loop is well known. No box drummers, really an ideal place to live.
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Vision On State
Families around me, pets. Very cozy area. Close to the farmers market and the lake
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Museum Park Tower II Condos
I love south loop. It's conveniently close to both school and night life.
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320 E 21st St
Proximity to grocery shopping and public transport is a plus. Area immediately around Roosevelt / Wabash intersection can sometimes be unsafe at night.
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1307 S Wabash AVE
South Loop is a relatively safe area since there's a police station a block away from this apartment building. However, there is always some sort of crime going on so just be wary of your surroundings and never walk alone at night.
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1720 S Michigan Avenue
Quiet and relatively safe.
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1720 S Michigan Condos
Great proximity to Loop, but less touristy than River North and more lively than the West Loop. Downside: gets very congested when there's an event at Soldier Field or in Grant Park.
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Park Michigan Apartments
Lots of food options and feels more in the city than Hyde Park. Generally safe, although areas near the Roosevelt stop can be a little bit sketchy late at night.
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The Paragon Chicago
It's quieter than the Loop. Trader Joes and Target very close by. Not many bars/restaurants.
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NEMA Chicago
Good transportation and restaurants nearby
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1401 S State
Lot's of public transportation and food
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NEMA Chicago
Mostly young wealthy families with dogs and kids
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Museum Pointe Condos & Rentals
Can be uncomfortable to walk around after sunset
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SKY55
you got trader joes across the street, a target, a 24 hour subway, a 24 hour dunkin, and a UPS across the street for online returns, basically all the stores you need nearby as a city girl
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Park Michigan Apartments
Neighborhood is in a really great location - close to some many shopping options and great proximity to the loop. Roosevelt station is extremely convenient for access to rest of the city and Metra is great for any commuters to Hyde Park. Can be a little loud in terms of street noise but you'd get that anywhere.
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The Paragon Chicago
Great neighborhood just outside the craziness of the Loop. You're still very much "in the city" and it's easy to get to any corner of the city. A decent selection of bars and restaurants nearby, and very convenient to grocery store, Target, Roosevelt Collection, etc. Neighborhood is very pet and child friendly. Always feel safe, even late at night.
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1333 Wabash
Close to everything, but not so close it's congested or a headache to get from place to place. Trader Joe's, Jewel, nearby. Plenty of bars and restaurants walking distance. Walking distance to the el, Soldier Field, the Shedd. Also, easy access to the expressway if you're driving.Street parking is typically plentiful, except during events at Solider Field (parking ban during games).
If went further south than 22ND street it tends to get a little sketchy, but overall a nice area.
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Terrazio
South Loop is a great option because it's easy to get to both Hyde Park and downtown. There isn't much by way of restaurants/bars (at least in comparison to some of the other neighborhoods), but it's also a lot cheaper than downtown or the other neighborhoods west and north of downtown.
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1620 South Michigan
There are amazing houses and townhouses in the recently developed neighborhood of south loop. It is safe and people are seen frequently walking their dogs or taking their babies out for a stroll.
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15th Street Lofts
I like it a lot better than Hyde Park, despite its distance away from the school. The city is exciting and there is a lot to do. The area, right off of Michigan, is very safe.
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Coeval
Not much safer than Hyde Park in terms of walking at nights
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NEMA Chicago
Lots of grocery stores. Some good restaurants. Close to the park and Lake. Can use the Metra like students in the loop but can also bus
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SKY55
This is a great neighborhood for me. Good bars and restaurants. Not too wild on weekends. Easy to get in and out of the city from here.
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1401 South State
The neighbourhood is really nice! It's close enough so you can do street parking for free and not have to be worried about you car
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1401 South State
Very safe so far, convenient to red orange and green lines. Walking distance to target and three grocery stores.
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Vision On State
Neighborhood is wonderful--very close to transit, very close to shopping centers, nearby theatre. Love it!
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Park Michigan Apartments
I love South Loop. It's close enough to Hyde Park that you don't feel like you have a terrible commute to get to the law school, and it's in the city enough that you feel like you're in Chicago. the streets are nice and wide, it's busy but not too busy, there are grocery stores and a couple of decent food options - it's a perfect compromise position for a law student that still wants to be in Chicago proper.
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Park Michigan Apartments
The neighborhood is quiet but relatively safe. Plus it’s super easy to get downtown.
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2101 South Michigan Apartments
Overall this place is fantastic, but there can be some noise outside when I'm trying to sleep in. The sound of sirens and horns hoking is pretty obvious, but that's what you get for living in the downtown spot of a big city. If you dont' mind that, this is a great place to be!
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SKY55
South loop is very safe and also has a number of decent restaurants
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320 E 21st St
The neighborhood is a bit scary during the late hours, with many homeless and strange people begging outside the subway or Jewel Osco. The area is convenient as it is close to the freeway and subway line, not too far from the city.
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1401 South State
Great distance to work and Chinatown
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Marquee Chicago
South Loop is a great residential neighborhood. While I sometimes wish there was a more robust restaurant/bar scene, this is very practical and safe neighborhood for uchicago students to live in.
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Coeval
Great area with lots of restaurants & gyms nearby. However because we're right next to State/Roosevelt, there can sometimes be shady people loitering around the intersection
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Vision On State
Neighborhood is quiet area of South Loop and pretty safe since police station is nearby. However, there are still robberies/crimes from time to time
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1720 S Michigan Avenue
not a ton of people around, calm, not busy. Good groceries around
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NEMA Chicago
Proximate to downtown. Passable but not great restaurant options in the neighborhood itself. Car would be a must.
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The Paragon Chicago
It is booming here
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The Shelby
Very close to Metra and CTA
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NEMA Chicago


Getting to Know
Near Southside

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: S Lake Shore Dr to S Wentworth Ave
North to South Boundaries: E Roosevelt Rd to E 26th St
dining
14 Parish
Chicago Oyster House
Kai Sushi
Tapas Valencia
grocery
Mariano’s
Trader Joe’s
fitness
D3 Boot Camp
Phenomenal Fitness
Pure Barre
Tall Ship Red Witch
parks
12th Street Beach
Fred Anderson Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park
The Sod Room
coffee
Daily Grind Fresh Market
Meet Fresh
Tasty Place Bakery & Cafe
The Field Bistro
bus
1/3/4 (bus)
rail
Green Line (metro)
ME (rail)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Near Southside includes zip codes 60605 and 60616
Rent vs Own
50
% of Near Southside residents are renters
Driving to Work
50
% of Near Southside residents drive to work
New Construction
35
% of housing units in Near Southside have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
36
%
<20 units
8
%
20-49 units
56
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
13
%
18 - 34
37
%
35 - 54
27
%
55+
23
%
Unit Mix
8
%
Studio
32
%
1 Bed
38
%
2 Bed
23
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
60
%
Undergrad Student
12
%
Grad Student
7
%
Unemployed
7
%
Retired
12
%

Best Apartments
in Near Southside

NEMA Chicago
Studio $1,964
1 Bed $2,364
2 Beds $3,499

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Roosevelt Collection Lofts
1 Bed $2,282
2 Beds $2,159
The Paragon Chicago
Studio $2,790
1 Bed $3,520
2 Beds $3,000
Eleven Thirty
Studio $1,351
1 Bed $1,658
2 Beds $2,154

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Coeval
Studio $1,589
1 Bed $1,799
2 Beds $2,750

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Museum Pointe Condos & Rentals
1 Bed $2,300
2 Beds $3,500

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