West Lawn Apartment Living
Neighborhood Vibe
Apartments in West Lawn are close to city parks, bike-friendly streets, and locally owned businesses. Neighbors say West Lawn is safe and quiet and offers good schools. The parks in West Lawn and surrounding neighborhoods are perfect for unwinding on the weekend or playing catch with your kids. This neighborhood is also home to Richard J. Daley College, offering programs and degrees for all ages.
Heart of the Neighborhood
West Lawn is home to the country's only Lithuanian Museum, the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. The museum is dedicated to the history, art, and culture of Lithuanians at home, in the U.S., and abroad. After you're finished touring the museum, grab a bite to eat at Huck Finn Restaurant, Top View Restaurant, or Palermo's. Ford City Mall in West Lawn has all the shops and entertainment you could hope for. AMC Ford City 14 offers all the latest movies.
What We Love Most
The strong ethnic roots in West Lawn make it a one-of-a-kind neighborhood in Chicago. The Balzekas Museum is unique to Chicago and the United States, making West Lawn even more special than it already was.
Best Way to Get Around
Apartments in West Lawn are accessible by Pulaski. Midway Orange Line station is closest to West Lawn.
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General
Originally settled by Germans, Irish, Polish, Czech, and Italian immigrants in the early 1900s, West Lawn has roots in many nationalities. Today, it is occupied primarily by Lithuanians, and the neighborhood beautifully represents this Eastern European culture. Located close to Chicago Midway International Airport, West Lawn is a residential area with the comforts of the suburbs but the accessibility of city living. West Lawn offers studio apartments, one-bedroom,two-bedroomm, and three-bedroom apartments. People looking for apartments in West Lawn can often find them in mid-rise buildings, two- and three-flats, courtyard apartments, and some new construction buildings.
