Neighborhood Comparison
West Town vs Streeterville
West Town and Streeterville are evenly matched across rent, walkability, transit, amenities and resident sentiment. The right pick comes down to which dimensions you weight most.
West Town
Chicago, IL
A diverse neighborhood featuring a mix of Polish heritage, Ukrainian Village charm, and emerging creative spaces. Great value with authentic neighborhood character.
Full West Town guide →Streeterville
Chicago, IL
An upscale lakefront neighborhood home to Navy Pier, Northwestern Hospital, and the Magnificent Mile. Perfect blend of shopping, dining, and waterfront living.
Full Streeterville guide →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | West Town | Streeterville | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,900 | $2,500 | West Town |
| Walkability | 9.1 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 | West Town |
| Transit Access | 7.9 / 10 | 9.9 / 10 | Streeterville |
| Amenities | 8.3 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | West Town |
| Average Building Rating | 4.3 ★ | 4.4 ★ | Streeterville |
| Resident Sentiment | 10.43 (267 reviews) | 11.17 (345 reviews) | Streeterville |
Average Rent: West Town averages about $600 less per month — meaningful over a 12-month lease.
Walkability: West Town scores higher for daily-essentials walkability — groceries, coffee and dining within a short walk of most buildings.
Transit Access: Streeterville has stronger transit access overall, with more frequent service and shorter walks to stops from most apartment buildings.
Amenities: Apartment buildings in West Town tend to offer richer amenity packages — rooftops, coworking lounges and full fitness centers are more common.
Average Building Rating: Reviewed buildings in Streeterville average higher resident ratings.
Resident Sentiment: Streeterville has stronger overall resident sentiment when weighting ratings by review volume.
Which Should You Choose?
Budget-conscious renters
Pick West Town
Lower average asking rent and stronger value across studio and 1-bedroom inventory.
Browse West Town apartments →Car-free professionals
Pick Streeterville
Better transit access shortens daily commutes and reduces reliance on rideshare.
Browse Streeterville apartments →Walkability-first renters
Pick West Town
Higher density of groceries, coffee, dining and fitness within a 10-minute walk of most buildings.
Browse West Town apartments →Luxury & amenity seekers
Pick West Town
Newer construction with richer amenity packages — rooftops, lounges and full fitness centers.
Browse West Town apartments →Quality-of-living priority
Pick Streeterville
Higher average resident ratings across reviewed buildings.
Browse Streeterville apartments →