Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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2155 W Polk St, Unit 2
$1,650
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$1,650

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2155 W Polk St, Unit 2

2155 W Polk StChicago, IL 60612
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125 S Leavitt St, Unit B
$1,975
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$1,975

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$1,975
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

125 S Leavitt St, Unit B

125 S Leavitt StChicago, 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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oakley

1007-1011 S Oakley BlvdChicago, IL 60612

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Warren Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Warren Apartments

1533 W Warren AveChicago, IL 60607
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Oakley Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakley Square

2301-2359 W Jackson 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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Cheapest Available Near West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Side area of Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at Westhaven Park II - A priced from $239. McCrory Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westhaven Park II - A4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$239
McCrory Senior Apartments1 Bed 60%1BR,1BA$1,300
Atrio ApartmentsS1 (11 & 13)Studio,1BA$2,212
2620 LoftsTwo Bedroom - Units 317, 417, 517, 6172BR,1BA$2,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.43 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 $2,280. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Westhaven Park II - A starting at $239 with a $0.15 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$1.43
Westhaven Park II - A3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.15
2430 W Taylor St, Unit 2nd Floor Unit2430 W Taylor St3BR,1BA$1.70
HIGHPOINT West Loop2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.39
Harris Point Chicago905 S Claremont Apt. 2F3BR,2BA$2.38
2726 W Adams St, Unit Apt 22726 W Adams St4BR,1BA$1.75
2620 LoftsTwo Bedroom - Units 316, 416, 516, 6162BR,1BA$2.23
2529 W Congress Pky, Unit 1E2529 W Congress Pky2BR,2BA$2.36
2723 W Washington Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor2723 W Washington Blvd3BR,1BA$2.00
McCrory Senior Apartments1 Bed 60%1BR,1BA$2.31

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 $1,300 at McCrory Senior Apartments.

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 $1,560 at McCrory Senior Apartments.

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