Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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2031 W 23rd St, Unit 2

2031 W 23rd St
ChicagoIL60608
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Pilsen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pilsen Apartments

2302 W 19th StChicago, IL 60608
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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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1603 S Wood St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1603 S Wood St

1603 S Wood StChicago, IL 60608

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Cheapest Available Lower West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower West Side area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2049 W Coulter St priced from $1,325. 6 Units in Pilsen - Beautifully Rehabbed has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Lower West Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2049 W Coulter St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,325
6 Units in Pilsen - Beautifully Rehabbed2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,595
1644 W 21st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,899
1752 W 18th Pl3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$3,199
Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place5 Bedroom 3 Baths5BR,3BA$3,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, IL

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower West Side area is the $2.26 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 3 Baths Model at Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place in the in the Lower West Side neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Lower West Side apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at 1752 W 18th Pl starting at $3,199 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place5 Bedroom 3 Baths5BR,3BA$2.26
1752 W 18th Pl3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$2.46
1644 W 21st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.37
6 Units in Pilsen - Beautifully Rehabbed2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.36
2014 S Ashland Ave2014 S Ashland Ave1BR,1BA$2.67
1735 W 17th St, Unit 2 R1735 W 17th St2BR,1BA$5.09
Violet ColivingPrivate Room Suite 11BR,1BA$9.25
Sable ColivingPrivate Room in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath1BR,1BA$11.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower West Side Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower West Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Lower West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lower West Side?

Cheap apartments in Lower West Side have an average cost of $3,120 which is $830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower West Side.

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