Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (188 Rentals)

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1905 W 19th St, Unit 1
$1,975

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Base Rent$1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,975
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1905 W 19th St, Unit 1

1905 W 19th StChicago, IL 60608
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2129 W 18th Pl, Unit 3
$2,850

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Base Rent$2,850

Total Monthly Price$2,850
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2129 W 18th Pl, Unit 3

2129 W 18th PlChicago, IL 60608
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property at 2031 W 23rd St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
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2031 W 23rd St, Unit 2

2031 W 23rd St
ChicagoIL60608
property at 1611 S Wood St
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1611 S Wood St, Unit # 01

1611 S Wood St
ChicagoIL60608

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property at 1729 W 16th St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
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1729 W 16th St

ChicagoIL60608
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2303 W Cullerton St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2303 W Cullerton St

2303 W Cullerton StChicago, IL 60608
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1813 W. 21st St.
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1813 W. 21st St.

1813 W 21st StChicago, IL 60608
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2219 W 18th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

2219 W 18th Pl

2219 W 18th PlChicago, IL 60608
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2100 W 22nd Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2100 W 22nd Pl

2100 W 22nd PlChicago, IL 60608
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2043 W 22nd Pl
Studio Apartments

2043 W 22nd Pl

2043 W 22nd PlChicago, IL 60608

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2047 W 23rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2047 W 23rd St

2047 W 23rd StChicago, IL 60608
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2031 W 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2031 W 23rd St

2031 W 23rd StChicago, IL 60608
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2058 W 21st Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

2058 W 21st Pl

2058 W 21st PlChicago, IL 60608
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1957 W 23rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1957 W 23rd St

1957 W 23rd StChicago, IL 60608
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2057 W 21st St
Studio Apartments

2057 W 21st St

2057 W 21st StChicago, IL 60608
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2049 W 21st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2049 W 21st St

2049 W 21st StChicago, IL 60608
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1956 W 21st Pl
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1956 W 21st Pl

1956 W 21st PlChicago, IL 60608
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1937 W Cermak Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1937 W Cermak Rd

1937 W Cermak RdChicago, IL 60608

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower West Side

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Lower West Side area of Chicago, IL?

As of today, September 04, 2026, there are currently 188 available Lower West Side apartments priced from $1,650 to $4,580, with an average monthly rent of $2,736.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower West Side cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lower West Side range from $1,650 to $3,597. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,197.

How expensive are Lower West Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 54 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lower West Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,250 to $3,500 - averaging $2,639 for the location.

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