Cheap Homes for Rent in Near West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (21 Rentals)

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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 1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd priced from $1,375. Roosevelt Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,375
Roosevelt SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The LydianS01Studio,1BA$2,201
FoundryC1Studio,1BA$2,305
The West End Club041BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $2.43 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms Model at 1752 W 18th Pl in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 238 S Ashland Ave Model at 238 S Ashland Ave, Unit TH2 starting at $4,500 with a $2.50 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.
1752 W 18th Pl4 Bedrooms4BR,3BA$2.43
238 S Ashland Ave, Unit TH2238 S Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$2.50
739 S Western Ave, Unit 3739 S Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
812 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2812 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2.5BA$2.02
812 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2812 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2.5BA$2.64
2717 W Congress Pky, Unit 22717 W Congress Pky3BR,2BA$1.26
Roosevelt Square3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.13
2713 W Gladys Ave, Unit 12713 W Gladys Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
2713 W Gladys Ave, Unit 12713 W Gladys Ave2BR,1BA$1.79
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Near West Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Near West Side?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $22,451. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near West Side ranging from $850 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near West Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near West Side ranges from $850 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,365.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Near West Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Near West Side range from $1,050 to $11,840, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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