
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Elsdon Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (17 Rentals)
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West Elsdon, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Elsdon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Elsdon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
West Elsdon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,140 | $2,820 |
West Elsdon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $1,300 | $2,150 |
West Elsdon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,400 | $4,050 |
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Cheapest Available West Elsdon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Elsdon area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 6306 S Fairfield priced from $920. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable West Elsdon apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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6306 S Fairfield | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Park Place Apartments | Two Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
6157 S Washtenaw Ave | Two Bedroom 80% | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
5500 W 55th St | #9 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
6458 S Fairfield Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Elsdon, IL
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Elsdon area is the $1.06 price per square foot 6245 S Sacramento Ave Model at 6245 S Sacramento Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Marquette Park neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value West Elsdon apartment is the 6456 S Whipple St Model at 6456 S Whipple St, Unit 1S starting at $2,000 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Ashburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Elsdon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6245 S Sacramento Ave, Unit 1 | 6245 S Sacramento Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
6456 S Whipple St, Unit 1S | 6456 S Whipple St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
5419 W 64th St, Unit 2 | 5419 W 64th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
6137 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 | 6137 S Fairfield Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
6201 S Troy St. Chicago IL | 4BR/3.0BA | 4BR,3BA | $1.75 |
Park Place Apartments | Two Bedroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
6206 S Talman Ave, Unit 2 | 6206 S Talman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
2743 W 62nd St, Unit Garden | 2743 W 62nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
5500 W 55th St | #9 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
6306 S Fairfield | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Elsdon, Chicago, IL
Ranked #156
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL
Peck Elementary School
Solorio Acad High School
Hernandez Middle School
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Getting Around the West Elsdon Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Elsdon Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Elsdon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Elsdon Apartment is $920 at 6306 S Fairfield.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Elsdon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Elsdon is starting from $1,140 at Park Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Elsdon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Elsdon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,300.
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