Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Chatham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (55 Rentals)

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7935 S Dante Ave, Unit #1
$1,100
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7935 S Dante Ave, Unit #1

7935 S Dante AveChicago, IL 60619
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6739 S Emerald Ave, Unit #2
$1,640
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$1,640
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6739 S Emerald Ave, Unit #2

6739 S Emerald AveChicago, IL 60621
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1427 E 69th Pl, Unit 2
$1,750
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$1,750
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1427 E 69th Pl, Unit 2

1427 E 69th PlChicago, IL 60637
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7346 S Peoria St, Unit 2
$1,750
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$1,750
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7346 S Peoria St, Unit 2

7346 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60621
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738 E Marquette Rd, Unit 1
$1,800
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$1,800
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738 E Marquette Rd, Unit 1

738 E Marquette RdChicago, IL 60637
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6936 S Peoria St, Unit 1
$1,910
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6936 S Peoria St, Unit 1

6936 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60621
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7701 S Stewart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7701 S Stewart

7701-7707 S Stewart AveChicago, IL 60620
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7929 S State
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7929 S State

7929 S State StChicago, IL 60619
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7643 S Stewart
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

7643 S Stewart

7643-7657 S Stewart AveChicago, IL 60620
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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West Chatham, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Chatham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Chatham area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community priced from $700. 1155 W 83rd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable West Chatham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
1155 W 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$700
8201 S Ada St1325 W. 82nd StreetStudio,1BA$800
7701 S StewartStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$845
7929 S StateStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$910
8152 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$915
8222 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$935
8251 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chatham, IL

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chatham area is the $0.70 price per square foot 6329 S Loomis Blvd Model at 6329 S Loomis Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the Englewood neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value West Chatham apartment is the 9037 S Bishop St Model at 9037 S Bishop St starting at $1,875 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Beverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chatham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6329 S Loomis Blvd, Unit 26329 S Loomis Blvd3BR,1BA$0.70
9037 S Bishop St9037 S Bishop St2BR,1BA$0.94
8628 S Marshfield Ave, Unit Mr Williams8628 S Marshfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.19
6948 S Dorchester Ave, Unit UNIT 26948 S Dorchester Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
1409 E 68th St, Unit 1E1409 E 68th St3BR,1BA$0.80
6739 S Emerald Ave, Unit #26739 S Emerald Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
916 W 68th StUnit 1W2BR,1BA$1.21
916 W 68th St, Unit 1W916 W 68th St2BR,1BA$1.21
6940 S King Dr, Unit 2S6940 S King Dr4BR,1BA$1.29
7405 S Princeton Ave7405 S Princeton Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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West Chatham, Chicago, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chatham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Chatham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Chatham is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Chatham?

The cheapest apartment in West Chatham is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in West Chatham costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Chatham?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in West Chatham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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