Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (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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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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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
Student Housing
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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 3 Beds unit found at Westhaven Park II - A priced from $239. CADENCE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,337. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westhaven Park II - A3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$239
CADENCE APARTMENTS203-1003Studio,1BA$2,337
2620 LoftsTwo Bedroom - Units 310, 410, 510, 6102BR,1BA$2,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.05 price per square foot 933 S Western Ave Model at 933 S Western Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2744 W Warren Blvd Model at 2744 W Warren Blvd, Unit 1 starting at $2,750 with a $1.38 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.
933 S Western Ave, Unit #2933 S Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.05
2744 W Warren Blvd, Unit 12744 W Warren Blvd3BR,2BA$1.38
2744 W Warren Blvd, Unit 12744 W Warren Blvd3BR,2BA$1.38
624 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2624 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2BA$1.50
2355 W Flournoy St, Unit 2022355 W Flournoy St3BR,2BA$2.10
2708 W Maypole Ave, Unit 1stfloor2708 W Maypole Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
2620 LoftsTwo Bedroom - Units 310, 410, 510, 6102BR,1BA$2.00
125 S Leavitt St, Unit B125 S Leavitt St2BR,1BA$1.77
Westhaven Park II - A2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.24
624 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2624 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2BA$2.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near West Side is at CADENCE APARTMENTS listed at $2,337.

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 $239 at Westhaven Park II - A.

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 Westhaven Park II - A and starts from $239.

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