Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,100 (11 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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The Oakley
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oakley

1007-1011 S Oakley BlvdChicago, 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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Atrio Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atrio Apartments

1922 W Odgen AveChicago, 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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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

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Atrio ApartmentsS1 (11 & 13)Studio,1BA$2,205
2620 LoftsTwo Bedroom - Units 309, 409, 509, 6092BR,1BA$2,306

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.43 price per square foot 624 S Oakley Blvd Model at 624 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2708 W Maypole Ave Model at 2708 W Maypole Ave, Unit 1stfloor starting at $2,200 with a $1.69 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.
624 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2624 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2BA$1.43
2708 W Maypole Ave, Unit 1stfloor2708 W Maypole Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
119 S Paulina St, Unit 3119 S Paulina St2BR,1BA$2.08
2201 W Monroe St, Unit 22201 W Monroe St2BR,1BA$2.08
2811 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 32811 W Jackson Blvd3BR,2BA$2.16
2354 W Polk St, Unit 3042354 W Polk St2BR,2BA$2.59
125 S Leavitt St, Unit B125 S Leavitt St2BR,1BA$2.09
2620 LoftsTwo Bedroom - Units 418, 518, 6182BR,1BA$2.32
2750 W Wilcox St, Unit G2750 W Wilcox St2BR,1BA$1.70
624 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2624 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2BA$2.50

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

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 $2,306 at 2620 Lofts.

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