{"id":39944,"date":"2020-11-15T08:14:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T16:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=39944"},"modified":"2026-01-23T03:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:03:01","slug":"living-in-chicagos-ukrainian-village-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/living-in-chicagos-ukrainian-village-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Chicago\u2019s Ukrainian Village Neighborhood: An Urban Hotspot with a Relaxed Vibe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A neighborhood within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago<\/a>\u2019s West Town community, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/ukrainian-village-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Ukrainian Village<\/a> is bustling with city life.<\/p>\n<p>From quaint shops to tasty ethnic eateries and historical buildings, this lovely neighborhood is a mix of old world charm and modern city living, giving Chicagoans some rich options when it comes to finding a nice place to call home. It borders on East Village, sometimes referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/east-ukrainian-village-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">East Ukrainian Village<\/a>, which itself offers quite a lot to those in search of a more relaxed lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@41.8978178,-87.6771026,3a,90y,50.57h,88.78t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1seKZ77VXeEJyKWQGIKprwlA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39950 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/N-Damen-Avenue-in-Chicago-IL-via-Google-Maps.jpg\" alt=\"N Damen Avenue in Chicago IL via Google Maps\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/N-Damen-Avenue-in-Chicago-IL-via-Google-Maps.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/N-Damen-Avenue-in-Chicago-IL-via-Google-Maps.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/N-Damen-Avenue-in-Chicago-IL-via-Google-Maps.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/N-Damen-Avenue-in-Chicago-IL-via-Google-Maps.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the part of the Ukrainian Village neighborhood known as the Ukrainian Village District (bounded roughly from Damen Avenue on the east to Oakley Avenue on the west, Iowa Avenue to the south and Haddon Street to the north, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.preservationchicago.org\/success-story\/4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preservation Chicago<\/a>) encompasses a series of landmark-designated areas featuring architecturally-significant residential buildings. Here you\u2019ll find the oldest parts of the neighborhood, the development of which began in the 1880s, just after the Great Chicago Fire, and continued into the 1920s. The district includes a collection of well-built cottages, single-family homes, and two- and three-flat buildings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39958 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg\" alt=\"Ukrainian Village in Chicago\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Location<\/h2>\n<p>Ukrainian Village\u2019s boundaries are formed by Western Avenue on the west and Damen Avenue on the east. Its north and south borders are a bit fluid. Though the official City of Chicago designation for Ukrainian Village puts the northern boundary at Augusta Avenue (1000 N.) and its southern boundary at Grand Avenue (400 N.), some place the northern boundary as far north as Division (1200 N.) and only as far south as Chicago Avenue (800 N.). There is no doubt, however, that Chicago Avenue is indeed the neighborhood&#8217;s main commercial and entertainment strip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/ukrainian-village-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Map-of-Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Ukrainian Village in Chicago IL\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Map-of-Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Map-of-Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Map-of-Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Map-of-Ukrainian-Village-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>Ukrainian Village, originally farmland, was <a href=\"http:\/\/www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org\/pages\/2160.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first settled<\/a> by German immigrants shortly after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. However, by the turn of the 20th century East Slav immigrants came to dominate the area, settling in the neighborhood because of their familiarity with Polish immigrants who lived in the surrounding area. In 1895, construction of an elevated railway spurred further settlement in the neighborhood, and given the political uncertainties following World War I many immigrants from the Ukraine made the neighborhood their home. Many of these newcomers were craftsmen who were employed to build the mansions of their affluent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/wicker-park-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wicker Park<\/a> neighbors. Ukrainian Village began as a predominantly <a href=\"http:\/\/webapps.cityofchicago.org\/landmarksweb\/web\/districtdetails.htm?disId=30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working-class neighborhood<\/a>, in stark contrast to its neighbor, but it became middle-class and has remained as such throughout the remainder of the 20th century and up to the present day. It still boasts a large Ukrainian population.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dhilowitz\/4351446487\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39959 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/St.-Nicholas-Ukrainian-Catholic-Cathedral-in-Ukrainian-Village-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Ukrainian Village \" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/St.-Nicholas-Ukrainian-Catholic-Cathedral-in-Ukrainian-Village-Chicago.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/St.-Nicholas-Ukrainian-Catholic-Cathedral-in-Ukrainian-Village-Chicago.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/St.-Nicholas-Ukrainian-Catholic-Cathedral-in-Ukrainian-Village-Chicago.jpg?resize=768,514 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/St.-Nicholas-Ukrainian-Catholic-Cathedral-in-Ukrainian-Village-Chicago.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Transportation<\/h2>\n<p>A mere four miles to Chicago\u2019s CBD, Ukrainian Village is extremely convenient to downtown. It is one of the Windy City&#8217;s most walkable neighborhoods with a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkscore.com\/IL\/Chicago\/Ukrainian_Village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ranking<\/a> of a 93 Walk Score and 90 Bike Score. Along with being a cyclist\u2019s paradise, public transportation is about as good as it gets in any large city.<\/p>\n<p>There are many bus lines to choose from, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/bus\/66\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">66 Chicago Avenue<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/bus\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">70 Division Street<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/bus\/49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">49 Western Avenue<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/bus\/50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50 Damen Avenue<\/a>. Though the neighborhood isn\u2019t serviced by a CTA rail line station, the Chicago Avenue and Division Street buses both connect to CTA Brown, Blue and Red Line stops on their respective streets.<\/p>\n<h2>Shopping and Dining<\/h2>\n<p>Much of Ukrainian Village\u2019s shopping and entertainment can be found along Chicago Avenue. When it comes to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagomag.com\/Chicago-Magazine\/September-2013\/A-Guide-to-Ukrainian-Village-Where-to-Eat-Shop-and-Play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining<\/a>, you won\u2019t find a better Italian restaurant around than <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atavolachi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a tavola<\/a>, a farm to table food experience. Staying with the Italian theme, there\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rootspizza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roots Handmade Pizza<\/a>, a Zagat-rated restaurant. Then there\u2019s the traditional Ukrainian ethnic fare in which one can indulge in at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/old-lviv-chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Lviv<\/a>, serving a buffet of hearty old-world fare such as stuffed cabbage &amp; pierogi. If cooking at home is your style, then you\u2019ll find everything you need at the newly-opened <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marianos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mariano\u2019s<\/a> (2021 W. Chicago Ave.); ethnic food lovers will love <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kasiasdeli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kasia\u2019s Deli<\/a> and if you\u2019re looking for some good Russian and Ukrainian breads and Polish pastries, then you have to stop in to a long-time neighborhood establishment, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrainianbeat.wordpress.com\/2014\/10\/28\/anns-bakery-and-deli-take-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ann\u2019s Bakery and Deli<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/atavolachicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/a-tavola-restaurant-in-Chicago-IL.jpg\" alt=\"a tavola restaurant in Chicago IL\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/a-tavola-restaurant-in-Chicago-IL.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/a-tavola-restaurant-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/a-tavola-restaurant-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/a-tavola-restaurant-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Schools<\/h2>\n<p>Ukrainian Village is served by a top-rated public school, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatschools.org\/illinois\/chicago\/1010-Columbus-Elementary-School\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbus Elementary<\/a> and the highly-rated <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rccachicago.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roberto Clemente High School<\/a>, an international baccalaureate World School. In addition, the neighborhood has two quality Catholic elementary schools in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stnicholascathedralschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Nicholas Cathedral School<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sthelenchicago.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Helen\u2019s<\/a>, both Chicago Archdiocese parish schools.<\/p>\n<h2>Public Safety<\/h2>\n<p>Ukrainian Village is generally a safe neighborhood but one still needs to be aware of their surroundings at all times. The broader West Town community in which it is located <a href=\"http:\/\/crime.chicagotribune.com\/chicago\/community\/west-town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ranks<\/a> quite well when it comes to violent crime and quality of life crimes (34th and 36th respectively out of 77 communities) and reasonably well when it comes to property crime (21st out of 77 communities).<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of Living<\/h2>\n<p>Though rents in some areas can be on the high side, around $2,483 on average, due to so many historically significant two-flats and three- flats that dominate the area, there are also apartments to find that gravitate more toward the $1,200-$1,300 range. The same applies to buying here as well, where you\u2019ll find very affordable condominiums among million-dollar mansions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39953 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Duplex-for-sale-at-1048-N-Hoyne-Ave-in-Chicago-via-Point2Homes.jpg\" alt=\"Duplex for sale at 1048 N Hoyne Ave in Chicago IL\" width=\"901\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Duplex-for-sale-at-1048-N-Hoyne-Ave-in-Chicago-via-Point2Homes.jpg 901w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Duplex-for-sale-at-1048-N-Hoyne-Ave-in-Chicago-via-Point2Homes.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Duplex-for-sale-at-1048-N-Hoyne-Ave-in-Chicago-via-Point2Homes.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Duplex-for-sale-at-1048-N-Hoyne-Ave-in-Chicago-via-Point2Homes.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What You Can Rent in Ukrainian Village<\/h2>\n<p>There are many beautiful apartment buildings in Chicago&#8217;s Ukrainian Village, so you\u2019re sure to have a hard time deciding, but you can be confident that you\u2019ll find one that suits your taste and budget.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/il\/chicago\/847-57-n-oakley-blvd-2255-w-iowa-st\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">847-57 N. Oakley Blvd.\/2255 W. Iowa St.<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #1994ad;\"><a style=\"color: #1994ad;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/il\/chicago\/847-57-n-oakley-blvd-2255-w-iowa-st\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check availability<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on these great apartments in one of Ukrainian Village\u2019s historic areas. The apartment community is located just steps from Chicago Avenue &#8211; with all the shopping and entertainment it has to offer &#8211; and a CTA bus stop that will easily get you downtown or to the trendy River North area. Amenities in these 1- and 2-bedroom apartments include hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, a patio balcony, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Yes, pets are allowed. Rents for 2-bedrooms start at $1,550\/mo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39966 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-847-57-N.-Oakley-Blvd.-2255-W.-Iowa-St.-1-in-Chicago-IL.jpg\" alt=\"Apartments for rent at 847-57 N. Oakley Blvd. 2255 W. Iowa St. 1 in Chicago\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-847-57-N.-Oakley-Blvd.-2255-W.-Iowa-St.-1-in-Chicago-IL.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-847-57-N.-Oakley-Blvd.-2255-W.-Iowa-St.-1-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-847-57-N.-Oakley-Blvd.-2255-W.-Iowa-St.-1-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-847-57-N.-Oakley-Blvd.-2255-W.-Iowa-St.-1-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/il\/chicago\/2027-w-division-st\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2027 W. Division St.<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #1994ad;\"><a style=\"color: #1994ad;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/il\/chicago\/2027-w-division-st\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check availability<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can have the best of both worlds, or in this case, neighborhoods. Right on the border of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-wicker-park-a-culturally-diverse-walkable-chicago-community-with-varied-housing-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trendy Wicker Park community<\/a>, these 2-bedroom apartment homes at 2027 W. Division St. come with dishwashers, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, fireplaces, and walk-in closets. Need to get downtown? The CTA bus stop is only steps away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39955 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-2027-W.-Division-St.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg\" alt=\"Apartments for rent at 2027 W. Division St. in Chicago\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-2027-W.-Division-St.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-2027-W.-Division-St.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-2027-W.-Division-St.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-2027-W.-Division-St.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/il\/chicago\/900-n-damen-ave\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">900 N. Damen Ave.<\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #1994ad;\"><a style=\"color: #1994ad;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/il\/chicago\/900-n-damen-ave\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check availability<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This spacious five-bedroom, three-bath home at 900 N. Damen Ave. is perfect for urban professionals and families with kids that look for both convenience and style in their housing choices.The Damen bus is right outside your door and the Chicago Avenue bus is only a few blocks away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39956 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-900-N.-Damen-Ave.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg\" alt=\"Apartments for rent at 900 N. Damen Ave. in Chicago\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-900-N.-Damen-Ave.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-900-N.-Damen-Ave.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-900-N.-Damen-Ave.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/03\/Apartments-for-rent-at-900-N.-Damen-Ave.-in-Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Make Ukrainian Village Your New Home<\/h2>\n<p>Trendy shops, lovely ethnic eateries, historic buildings and plenty of housing options. These are just a few of Ukrainian Village\u2019s strong points. So, come find your next place to live right here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rentcafe.com<\/a> and you, too, can enjoy all that makes Ukrainian Village such a great place to live!<\/p>\n<p>Check out more <strong>Chicago neighborhood guides<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-wicker-park-a-culturally-diverse-walkable-chicago-community-with-varied-housing-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Living in Wicker Park, a Culturally Diverse, Walkable Chicago Community with Varied Housing Options<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-chicagos-north-kenwood-neighborhood-an-architectural-slice-of-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Living in Chicago\u2019s North Kenwood Neighborhood: An Architectural Slice of History<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/rogers-park-chicago-neighborhood-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rogers Park, Chicago: The City\u2019s Best Kept Secret<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-hyde-park-chicago-a-college-town-on-the-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyde Park, Chicago: A College Town on the Lake<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-lakeview-east-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lakeview East, Chicago: Nightlife, Classic Architecture, The Arts, and So Much More!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-bucktown-one-of-chicagos-trendiest-neigborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bucktown, Chicago \u2013 One of the City\u2019s Trendiest Neighborhoods<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-ravenswood-chicago-a-family-neighborhood-with-old-world-charm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ravenswood, Chicago: A Family Neighborhood with Old World Charm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-west-lakeview-a-lively-chicago-neighborhood-chock-full-of-old-world-charm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Living in West Lakeview, a Lively Chicago Neighborhood Chock-Full of Old World Charm<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/a-neighborhood-guide-to-east-hyde-park-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nLiving in East Hyde Park, Chicago: Enjoy the Good Life with the Lake at Your Front Door<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Contributor: Don Gordon is an accomplished author and copywriter, having written two books, university course content, political speeches, and press releases.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A neighborhood within Chicago\u2019s West Town community, Ukrainian Village is bustling with city life. 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