Good Neighborhoods for Musicians? (Chicago, Lincoln: apartment complexes, to rent, houses)

[StrugglingMusician91]

hey

I am 18 years old and a musician and im looking for a good welcoming community for me. I grew up in NYC and I can't afford a place here so I am just trying to weigh the options on cities. Looked into Philly but I am having second doubts because the music scene is not the GREATEST compared to NYC, Chicago, LA. I can afford about 400-600/month any recommendations on neighborhoods? I really just need a place with a sizable artistic community where neighbors are not going to be mad when I am practicing.

Thank you.

[chet everett]

Nashville?

[StrugglingMusician91]

Originally Posted by chet everett

Nashville?

Im looking towards something with more of a big city vibe. I am used to New York and I like the fast paced atmosphere. If you could recommend any neighborhoods in Chicago that would be great.

[ajolotl]

I'll throw out Rogers Park, based on the testimony of a number of of struggling musician friends of mine who have enjoyed living there over the years. I used to frequent open mic night at No Exit Cafe. Good memories.

[brainiac138]

I would check out craigslist for room mates that are needed if you are planning on spending only 400-600, that is more like the cost to split an apartment anywhere in Chicago. Anyway, check it out and search for musicians looking for roommates.

[becoming trees]

You won't be able to find anything for that price range in Rogers Park, sadly. Most of Rogers Park is apartment complexes/elevator buildings, much harder to practice in. At least, I haven't found anything. =[

I would look for roommates.
I knew someone who lived in a place with a bunch of other artists and musicians. I've heard a few houses around and such like that.
I imagine it would be much easier to find a house with other musicians, or find some musicians to share a practice space with than trying to find a place on your own. If you find a really cheap room to rent, and you split a practice space with others, it may turn out under $600. Maybe?
(note: I should follow my own advice someday. I hate having to mute my practice.)

I know of musicians in most places of the city. I wouldn't really say there's a concentration anywhere. Mainly, wherever there's cheap housing that isn't completely unsafe. Right now-- Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Bridgeport, Uptown, Pilsen.

[Avengerfire]

Try to look around Back of the Yards. You may be able to get lucky.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by becoming trees

...I know of musicians in most places of the city. I wouldn't really say there's a concentration anywhere. Mainly, wherever there's cheap housing that isn't completely unsafe. Right now-- Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Bridgeport, Uptown, Pilsen.

Lincoln Square and (the OK part) of Logan Square are not that cheap anymore.

[noid_1985]

I'll second Rogers Park-

[hockholly]

I only know a few musicians. One lives in Rogers Park and two live in Humbolt Park. I wouldn't say that they live in "sizable artistic communities" though. They live where they can afford to live...

There is a band that lives a couple doors down from me, but a one bedroom in Lincoln Square is usually around $1000. I am sure there are better deals to be had, but not in the $400-600 range.