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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. Atrio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,092. 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
Atrio ApartmentsA6 (04 & 14)1BR,1BA$2,092
HIGHPOINT West Loop2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,544
CADENCE APARTMENTS313-10131BR,1BA$2,674

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $0.15 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Westhaven Park II - A in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $239. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2355 W Flournoy St Model at 2355 W Flournoy St, Unit 202 starting at $2,995 with a $2.07 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.
Westhaven Park II - A3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.15
2355 W Flournoy St, Unit 2022355 W Flournoy St3BR,2BA$2.07
2413 W Taylor St, Unit 22413 W Taylor St3BR,2BA$2.00
2708 W Maypole Ave2708 W Maypole Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
HIGHPOINT West Loop2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.97
624 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2624 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2BA$1.88
2811 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 32811 W Jackson Blvd3BR,2BA$2.16
125 S Leavitt St, Unit B125 S Leavitt St2BR,1BA$1.77
624 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2624 S Oakley Blvd3BR,2BA$2.50
812 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 1812 S Oakley Blvd1BR,1BA$2.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Near West Side

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

There are currently 132 Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $26,530. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near West Side ranging from $850 to $12,750.

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 $12,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,984.

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 $1,700 to $14,194, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,045 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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