Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,300 (13 Rentals)

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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

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1752 W 18th Pl3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$2,675
Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place5 Bedroom 3 Baths5BR,3BA$3,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, IL

As of February 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower West Side area is the $0.23 price per square foot 2253 W 19th St Model at 2253 W 19th St, Unit #3 in the in the Lower West Side neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Lower West Side apartment is the 5 Bedroom 3 Baths Model at Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place starting at $3,950 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Lower West Side 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.
2253 W 19th St, Unit #32253 W 19th St3BR,2BA$0.23
Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place5 Bedroom 3 Baths5BR,3BA$2.26
1752 W 18th Pl3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$2.06
1823 W 17th St, Unit 1FR1823 W 17th St3BR,2BA$2.45
1823 W 17th St, Unit 11823 W 17th St3BR,2BA$2.70
1943 W 21st Pl, Unit 1R1943 W 21st Pl2BR,1BA$1.75
1918 W Cermak Rd, Unit 3F1918 W Cermak Rd3BR,2BA$2.35
1800 W 21st Plz, Unit 1 Floor Rear1800 W 21st Plz2BR,1BA$1.83
2236 W 21st St, Unit 12236 W 21st St2BR,1BA$1.88
2029 W 23rd St, Unit 42029 W 23rd St2BR,1BA$2.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower West Side Apartments

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 $3,950 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower West Side.

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