Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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Pilsen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pilsen Apartments

2302 W 19th StChicago, IL 60608
  • Utilities Included

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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
Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place5 Bedroom 3 Baths5BR,3BA$3,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, IL

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower West Side area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2153 W 18th St Model at 2153 W 18th St, Unit 2153 W 18TH ST in the in the Lower West Side neighborhood starting from $2,800. 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.
2153 W 18th St, Unit 2153 W 18TH ST2153 W 18th St5BR,1BA$1.40
Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place5 Bedroom 3 Baths5BR,3BA$2.26
2513 S Claremont Ave, Unit 2513 S Claremont2513 S Claremont Ave3BR,5BA$1.33
2004 W 23rd St, Unit 12004 W 23rd St2BR,2BA$1.92
1823 W 17th St, Unit 1FR1823 W 17th St3BR,2BA$2.45
1943 W 21st Pl, Unit 1R1943 W 21st Pl2BR,1BA$1.75
2050 W Cullerton St, Unit Garden2050 W Cullerton St2BR,1BA$2.87
2029 W 23rd St, Unit 42029 W 23rd St2BR,1BA$2.24
Violet ColivingPrivate Room Suite 11BR,1BA$9.25

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