Active listings and ZIP medians from RentCast, as of 2026-10-23. Each opens the home on Zillow. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.

Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Square

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Active listing

$2,893 /mo

2 bd | 2 ba | 818 sqft

4809 N Wolcott Ave, Apt 2B

14 days listed

Active listing

$1,630 /mo

Studio | 1 ba | 10,000 sqft

4413 N Wolcott Ave, Unit A2

4601 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2244-201

15 days listed

Active listing

$2,299 /mo

2 bd | 1 ba | 850 sqft

2177 W Giddings St

15 days listed

Median rent (1BR)

$1,750

Median rent (2BR)

$2,125

Rentals in area ZIPs

1,544

Active rentals and ZIP medians from RentCast. Confirm rent and availability on the listing. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.

Schools & Day Care in Lincoln Square

Public and private schools, colleges and licensed child care in and near Lincoln Square.

Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools inside Lincoln Square.

School	Standing	Grades	Distance
Amundsen HS	Good Standing	9-12	0.5 mi
Devry HS	Good Standing	11-12	0.7 mi
Mcpherson	Good Standing	PK,K-8	0.7 mi
Budlong	Good Standing	PK,K-8	0.5 mi
Waters	Good Standing	PK,K-8	0.6 mi
Chappell	Good Standing	PK,K-8	0.4 mi

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Chicago Public Schools no longer publishes school ratings; standing is CPS's own accountability status. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.

Private Schools

Private schools inside Lincoln Square.

School	Distance
Dank Haus Kinderschule	0.3 mi
Lawrence Hall School	0.6 mi
Lycee Francais De Chicago	0.7 mi
Northshore Adventist Academy	0.6 mi
Queen Of Angels Elementary School	0.6 mi
Ravenswood Christian School	0.8 mi
Rogers Park Montessori School	0.9 mi
St. Matthias School	0.1 mi

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U.S. Department of Education, Private School Survey. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.

Higher Education

The largest colleges within four miles of Lincoln Square.

College	Type	Distance
Loyola University Chicago	Private	2.6 mi
Northeastern Illinois University	Public	1.7 mi
North Park University	Private	1.1 mi
Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago	Private	1.5 mi

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Straight-line distance.

Day Care & Early Learning

The nearest licensed daycare centers, straight-line from the middle of Lincoln Square. 16 are inside the area. Call to ask about openings and tuition.

Kiddie Academy Of Lincoln Square
4874 N Lincoln Ave · 0.1 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 158 children
(773) 334-0100 Map
Little Fox Day Care Center
5014 North Lincoln · 0.1 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 13 years· Licensed for 73 children
(773) 561-7206 Map
Angels Day Care Center
5117 N Lincoln Ave · 0.3 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 12 years· Licensed for 44 children· Night care· Also Spanish
(773) 769-8839 Map
Coddled Care
2335 W Foster Ave · 0.3 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 5 years· Licensed for 31 children
(312) 972-5365 Map
Ladybug & Friends Daycare& Preschool
2255 W Lawrence Ave · 0.3 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 72 children
(773) 754-8524 Map

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Adler Schools
2239 W Lawrence Ave · 0.3 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 13 years· Licensed for 67 children· Night care
(773) 728-1200 Map
Rainforest Learning Center
4725 N Western Ave · 0.3 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 71 children
(312) 493-3889 Map
Montessori Gifted Prep
4754 N Leavitt St · 0.3 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 2 years to 5 years· Licensed for 92 children
(773) 663-7858 Map
Oaktree Academy
2120 W Lawrence Ave · 0.4 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 5 years· Licensed for 32 children
(312) 735-7350 Map
Jcys Iris & Steven Podolsky Family Ct
2112 W Lawrence Ave · 0.4 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 5 years· Licensed for 101 children
(773) 281-2533 Map
Ravenswood Community Child Care Center
4908 N Damen Ave · 0.5 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 45 children
(773) 271-4495 Map
Stepping Stone Nursery School
2750 W Lawrence Ave · 0.5 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 97 children
(773) 904-2965 Map

Lincoln Square also has 8 licensed home daycares; we don't list their addresses because they are family homes. Check any daycare's license on the state's site

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing list, checked Nov 3, 2026; addresses placed on the map by the U.S. Census geocoder. The state lists ages, licensed capacity and languages; it holds no prices, openings or reviews.

Care & Essentials Near Lincoln Square

The nearest of each, straight-line from the middle of the area. Tap a category for more. Hours and availability may vary.

Directions to the nearest

Endeavor Health Pediatric Center0.6 mi
Advocate Children's Medical Group Pediatrics0.7 mi
Lincoln Pediatric Center0.9 mi

Directions to the nearest

Google Places; photos are of the nearest place listed.

Local & National Moving Companies

Movers serving Lincoln Square, from local companies to national brands, and moving containers.

Local Moving Companies

Movers based in Chicago; a mover serves Lincoln Square without needing an office there. Every one holds federal household-goods authority. Ranked by federal safety rating, then fleet size, then years registered.

1. New World Van Lines Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 204 trucks· Registered since 1985· 3.4 (76 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
2. Midway Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 19 trucks· Registered since 1998· 4.3 (618 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
3. Best Price Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 9 trucks· Registered since 1997· 3.2 (280 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
4. Moore's Furniture & Piano Movers Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 3 trucks· Registered since 1988
FMCSA record
5. Alexander Movers Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 2 trucks· Registered since 1974
FMCSA record

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6. Medley's Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 1 truck· Registered since 1974
FMCSA record
7. New City Moving & Storage LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 82 trucks· Registered since 2023· 4.8 (8,402 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
8. The Professionals Moving Specialists Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 34 trucks· Registered since 2020· 5.0 (6,627 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
9. Moovers Chicago Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 26 trucks· Registered since 2016· 4.9 (1,013 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
10. Move-Tastic Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 15 trucks· Registered since 2009· 5.0 (3,974 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
11. Middle Class Movers Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 11 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.5 (52 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
12. New World Transportation Systems Corp
Not yet safety-rated· 10 trucks· Registered since 2006· 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
13. Move For You Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 9 trucks· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
14. Collins Family Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 8 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.9 (928 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
15. Expert Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 7 trucks· Registered since 2023· 4.8 (400 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
16. Daneni Logistics LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 6 trucks· Registered since 2024
FMCSA record
17. H2h Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 6 trucks· Registered since 2013· 4.9 (4,998 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
18. Aaron Bros Moving System Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 4 trucks· Registered since 2013· 4.3 (312 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
19. R&J Holmes Company LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 4 trucks· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
20. Two Men And A Truck South Chicago
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2024· 4.6 (2,165 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
21. Riverside Holding Group Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
22. Ramirez Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2016
FMCSA record
23. Ondemand Movers Usa
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2021· 4.8 (601 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
24. Moon Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2025· 5.0 (769 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
25. S E A Trans
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2024
FMCSA record
26. Aarons Reliable Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2010
FMCSA record
27. Smooth Relocation Vanlines
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.4 (404 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
28. Jay Movers
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 1998· 4.0 (47 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
29. Hk Worldwide Moving
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2004· 4.2 (128 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
30. Kryptonite Trucking Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2014· 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
FMCSA record
31. Hizir Logistics Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2020
FMCSA record
32. Cesar Moving & Storage Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2023
FMCSA record
33. Liftin' & Shiftin' LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
34. J Reeds Transportation LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
35. Reloauthority Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2013
Website FMCSA record
36. Sunflower Moving & Storage
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2017
FMCSA record
37. All My Sons Of Chicago Sw Suburbs LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
38. P & P Moving Ltd
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
39. Avilas Trucking Corp
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2020
FMCSA record
40. Sweet Home Movers Chicago Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2022· 4.8 (209 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
41. A2b Moving LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2024· 4.5 (310 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
42. Go Pro Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2026
FMCSA record
43. Brix Moving Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2026
FMCSA record
44. Corcore Cargo LLC
Not yet safety-rated· Registered since 2021
FMCSA record
45. Island Forwarding Inc
Not yet safety-rated· Registered since 2017
FMCSA record
46. Affordable Moving
FMCSA Conditional· 13 trucks· Registered since 2003· 4.2 (97 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record

National and Interstate Moving Companies

For long-distance moves, including across state lines. How each one works and where it is licensed comes from its federal FMCSA record.

United Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Mayflower Transit
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Allied Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
North American Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Atlas Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Bekins Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Wheaton World Wide Moving
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
National Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Arpin Van Lines
Interstate mover · moves under Wheaton Van Lines, as arpin.com states
Across state lines (federal household-goods authority)
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
International Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
JK Moving Services
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Franchise network · each location licensed on its own
9 licensed companies in Illinois on the federal record
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
Franchise network · each location licensed on its own
4 licensed companies in Illinois on the federal record
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website
Bellhop
Moving broker · arranges the move with licensed carriers
Its own carrier authority is not active; the carrier is named on your contract
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Roadway Moving
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record

Moving Containers and Freight Services

Not a full-service move: the company drops off a container, you pack and load it, and they move it to your new home. Storage and loading help, where offered, are on each company’s site.

U-Pack
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
PODS
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
U-Haul U-Box
Moving containers · run by state companies
1 licensed company in Illinois on the federal record
Website not checked automatically (the site refuses automated checks) · Nov 3, 2026
Website
1-800-PACK-RAT
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record

FMCSA licensing and company census records (data.transportation.gov); local websites and ratings from Google Places; national companies' websites checked directly. FMCSA holds no service areas, so local movers are Chicago's; movers working only inside IL are licensed by the state and not listed here.

Why People Love Lincoln Square

Where this area scores highest.

Parks & Green Space

Great Dining

Nightlife

Walkable Streets

Family Friendly

Safer Than Most

Schools Close By

Explore Lincoln Square

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Winnemac Park

Artango Bar & Steakhouse

Welles (Gideon) Park

River Park

Neighborhood Intelligence™

Good

#7 of 77 in Chicago

Very High confidence

Safety78/100

Attractions39/100

Data confidence91/100

Safety score

7.8 /10

Moderate Relative Risk

• 50% less crime than the city average
• Down 9% over the last year
• Watch for: criminal sexual assault

Full neighborhood report How we calculate this score

Safety data through 2026-10-23.

Crime Snapshot

Compared to the Chicago average, per resident.

Overall Crime

-50%

Lower

Violent Crime

-57%

Lower

Property Crime

-43%

Lower

Crime trend (incidents per month, last 12 months)

Official police incident data.

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Put Lincoln Square beside other Chicago neighborhoods.

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Walkability & Lifestyle

Walkability

98/100

Walker's Paradise

Dining & Food

85/100

Very Good

Nightlife

75/100

Good

Parks & Outdoors

83/100

Very Good

Transit Access

71/100

Good

Family

84/100

Very Good

Walkability98/100

Dining & Food85/100

Nightlife75/100

Parks & Outdoors83/100

Transit Access71/100

Family84/100

Walk and transit scores from Walk Score; the rest from MySitti's neighborhood scores.

Pros & Cons

Crime 50% lower than the city average
Crime down 9% over the last year
Walker's Paradise (Walk Score 98)
Plenty of parks and green space
Great dining
Family-friendly

Elevated criminal sexual assault risk

Drawn from the scores, crime record and rents on this page.

Quick Facts

Location: Chicago, IL
ZIP Codes: 60625, 60640, 60659, 60660
Area: 2.56 sq mi
Population: 42,180
Median Home Price: $310,000
Median Rent: $1,850/mo
Neighborhood Score: 79 / 100
Relative Risk: Moderate Relative Risk

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Care & Essentials Near Lincoln Square

Local & National Moving Companies

Local Moving Companies

National and Interstate Moving Companies

Moving Containers and Freight Services

Why People Love Lincoln Square

Explore Lincoln Square

Neighborhood Intelligence™

Crime Snapshot

Compare Lincoln Square

Walkability & Lifestyle

Pros & Cons

Quick Facts

Schools & Day Care in Lincoln Square