Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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Harris Point Chicago
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

905 S Claremont AveChicago, IL 60612
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2800 W Washington Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2800 W Washington Blvd

2800 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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The Oakley
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oakley

1007-1011 S Oakley BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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2620 Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Lofts

2620 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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Harris Point Chicago
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

713-715 S Claremont AveChicago, IL 60612
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Cheapest Available Near West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Side area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Harris Point Chicago priced from $1,650. Harris Point Chicago has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harris Point Chicago905 S Claremont Apt. GR1BR,1BA$1,650
Harris Point ChicagoApt 12BR,1BA$1,800
Atrio ApartmentsA3 (08 & 10)1BR,1BA$2,116

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2440 W Lexington St Model at 2440 W Lexington St, Unit 1 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2445 W Harrison St Model at 2445 W Harrison St, Unit 3 starting at $2,800 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Near West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2440 W Lexington St, Unit 12440 W Lexington St4BR,2BA$1.38
2445 W Harrison St, Unit 32445 W Harrison St4BR,2.5BA$1.75
739 S Western Ave, Unit 3739 S Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.60
2750 W Wilcox St, Unit 12750 W Wilcox St3BR,2BA$1.71
2708 W Maypole Ave, Unit 1stfloor2708 W Maypole Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
2742 W Polk St, Unit G2742 W Polk St2BR,1BA$1.42
2337 W Taylor St, Unit 22337 W Taylor St2BR,2BA$1.58
2707 W Polk St, Unit 22707 W Polk St3BR,2BA$1.96
Harris Point ChicagoApt 12BR,1.5BA$1.50
Harris Point Chicago905 S Claremont Apt. GR1BR,1BA$2.06

Getting Around the Near West Side Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near West Side Apartment is $1,650 at Harris Point Chicago.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near West Side is starting from $1,800 at Harris Point Chicago.

What is the most affordable Near West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Near West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The West End Club and starts from $4,583.

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