Quick answer
For one-bedrooms, Lincoln Park starts lower — from $1,832 across 12 buildings, versus $2,395 in Bucktown. Average one-bedroom rent: $2,715 in Bucktown, $3,306 in Lincoln Park. Studios start at $1,828 in Bucktown and $1,376 in Lincoln Park. Bucktown lists 51 homes in 7 buildings on IQ Realtors; Lincoln Park lists 87 in 14.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Bucktown and Lincoln Park sit side by side in Chicago, and renters cross-shop them constantly. This page compares the two areas on the same verified data — every figure below is aggregated from real listed homes on IQ Realtors, not teaser ranges.
Rents by home type — Bucktown vs Lincoln Park
| Home type | Buildings | Homes | From | Rent range | Average rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucktown | |||||
| Studios | 3 | 14 | $1,828 | $1,828–$2,450 | $2,083 |
| One-bedrooms | 5 | 19 | $2,395 | $2,395–$3,250 | $2,715 |
| Two-bedrooms | 5 | 17 | $3,110 | $3,110–$4,475 | $3,797 |
| Three-bedrooms | 1 | 1 | $4,410 | $4,410 | $4,410 |
| Lincoln Park | |||||
| Studios | 9 | 21 | $1,376 | $1,376–$2,833 | $2,168 |
| Convertibles | 2 | 6 | $1,466 | $1,466–$2,255 | $1,639 |
| One-bedrooms | 12 | 48 | $1,832 | $1,832–$4,338 | $3,306 |
| Two-bedrooms | 5 | 9 | $3,464 | $3,464–$6,987 | $5,217 |
| Three-bedrooms | 2 | 3 | $4,795 | $4,795–$9,307 | $7,767 |
Selection & specials
| Bucktown | Lincoln Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings with listed homes | 7 | 14 |
| Homes listed | 51 | 87 |
| Available now | 42 | 64 |
| Buildings running a current special | 0 | 0 |
Most-listed buildings in Bucktown: Triangle Square 1880 Milwaukee AM 1980
Most-listed buildings in Lincoln Park: Lincoln Common Elevate Lincoln Park Park Lincoln by Reside
Frequently asked questions
Is Bucktown or Lincoln Park cheaper for a one-bedroom?
One-bedrooms start at $2,395 in Bucktown (average $2,715 across 19 homes) and $1,832 in Lincoln Park (average $3,306 across 48 homes), so Lincoln Park has the lower entry price; the averages say Bucktown runs lower overall.
Is Bucktown or Lincoln Park cheaper for a studio?
Studios start at $1,828 in Bucktown (average $2,083) and $1,376 in Lincoln Park (average $2,168); Lincoln Park starts lower.
Is Bucktown or Lincoln Park cheaper for a two-bedroom?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,110 in Bucktown (average $3,797) and $3,464 in Lincoln Park (average $5,217); Bucktown starts lower.
Which has more apartments, Bucktown or Lincoln Park?
Bucktown lists 51 homes across 7 buildings on IQ Realtors, with 42 available now. Lincoln Park lists 87 homes across 14 buildings, with 64 available now.
Which neighborhood has more move-in specials, Bucktown or Lincoln Park?
0 buildings in Bucktown and 0 in Lincoln Park are running a current special on IQ Realtors. The live roundup is on the Chicago apartment specials page.
Should I rent in Bucktown or Lincoln Park?
On the verified numbers: one-bedrooms average $2,715 in Bucktown versus $3,306 in Lincoln Park; Bucktown lists 51 homes and Lincoln Park lists 87. Renters cross-shop the two because they are neighboring areas — the deciding factors are usually the specific buildings, so compare the most-listed buildings in each above and check current specials before touring.
Search homes in Bucktown and Lincoln Park side by side — and ask Mica, our AI concierge, which fits your budget and move date.
Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.