is the logan square area safe? (Lincoln, Fairfield: apartments, rentals, school) - Chicago - Illinois (IL) - City-Data Forum

cheddaman123 · 07-30-2009, 09:32 AM

so anyways, to be blunt i worked all day and looked mildy for an answer but im a bit lazy. i currently live in the portage park area, and i am looking to rent an apartment on the 2400 block of kedzie, on kedzie and fullerton in the logan square area. i was wondering if i could get a general consensus of how safe the area is. i am a 23 yr old male 5'11" 180 lbs, built, but i want to make sure its okay for my gf as well who i will be moving in with. any insight is greatly appreciated. thanks.

lincolnparker · 07-30-2009, 09:36 AM

I am speaking from a Lincoln Park resident perspective. I would say I have been in that area a few times and it appeared to be generally ok, though questionable figures do roam on the st, but for a guy like you, I would not worry too much about it.

cheddaman123 · 07-30-2009, 09:43 AM

would like to be closer to transportation for my and her job, the blue line specifically and 90/94 and closer to more entertainment/friends who live in wicker park, which is a bit less affordable really

cheddaman123 · 07-30-2009, 09:52 AM

yes i have looked on craigslist mostly, dont know of many other places. i can actually tell you all what i am looking for if any help can be provided. wicker, bucktown, logan area. within aprox 10 min walk to blue line. i work at night 12am til 715am so i usually head to work around 1130pm to the blue line and work around the board of trade. my gf works in the morning til afternoon. my budget would be $1300 max with all utilities included. that is the absolute max. would like 1 bedroom, 1 clean bathroom, none of those "old school" tubs, my gf is picky lol. nice kitchen and some living room space for a tv/couch. i think something above 800sf would be appropriate. would also prefer in unit laundry. a studio would be to small imo. all of these options seem hard to come by in wicker/bucktown with this budget. any suggestions?

Avengerfire · 07-30-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cheddaman123

so anyways, to be blunt i worked all day and looked mildy for an answer but im a bit lazy...

Don't worry. I am feeling a bit lazy too. Too lazy to answer your question as a matter of fact.

cheddaman123 · 07-30-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Avengerfire

Don't worry. I am feeling a bit lazy too. Too lazy to answer your question as a matter of fact.

hahaha but not lazy enoough to not write that lol fantastic. sorry ive been looking at apartments then stumbled across this forum, ran through it quickly, looked a bit, but i just worked the 12am to 7am shift so im a bit run down. apologies.

Los Guys · 07-30-2009, 10:26 AM

At least it's easy to find a seat on the train at that time

If you want something a little nicer, but slightly further to the train, there's a lot of rentals popping up on Logan blvd proper between Fairfield all the way up to Kedzie. I see a couple garden apts and a duplex for rent frequently on my walks. The prices will be higher, but worth it.

lincolnparker · 07-30-2009, 10:30 AM

I believe $1300 will get you any nice 1/1 in logan sq or wicker park. Someone tells me I am wrong?

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Originally Posted by cheddaman123

yes i have looked on craigslist mostly, dont know of many other places. i can actually tell you all what i am looking for if any help can be provided. wicker, bucktown, logan area. within aprox 10 min walk to blue line. i work at night 12am til 715am so i usually head to work around 1130pm to the blue line and work around the board of trade. my gf works in the morning til afternoon. my budget would be $1300 max with all utilities included. that is the absolute max. would like 1 bedroom, 1 clean bathroom, none of those "old school" tubs, my gf is picky lol. nice kitchen and some living room space for a tv/couch. i think something above 800sf would be appropriate. would also prefer in unit laundry. a studio would be to small imo. all of these options seem hard to come by in wicker/bucktown with this budget. any suggestions?

Chi-town Native · 07-30-2009, 10:32 AM

first time for Logan Square, I'd try and get within a block of Logan Blvd, and west of California - Fullerton is a way crazy street, you don't want your gf to have to walk it or cross it if possible, until she gets a feel for the area.

Avengerfire · 07-30-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cheddaman123

hahaha but not lazy enoough to not write that lol fantastic. sorry ive been looking at apartments then stumbled across this forum, ran through it quickly, looked a bit, but i just worked the 12am to 7am shift so im a bit run down. apologies.

Thanks for having a sense of humor.