Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Elsdon Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (60 Rentals)

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4355 S Sawyer Ave
$995 - $1,000
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4355 S Sawyer Ave

4355 S Sawyer AveChicago, IL 60632
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6327 S Kenneth Ave
$1,000 - $2,100
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6327 S Kenneth Ave

6327 S Kenneth AveChicago, IL 60629
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6314 S Troy St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6314 S Troy St

6314 S Troy StChicago, IL 60629
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6320-6328 S Troy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6320-6328 S Troy St

6320-6328 S Troy StChicago, IL 60629
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2656 W 69th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2656 W 69th St

2656 W 69th StChicago, IL 60629
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5454 S Laramie Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5454 S Laramie Ave

5454 S Laramie AveChicago, IL 60638
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Cicero Senior Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cicero Senior Lofts

4835 S Cicero AveChicago, IL 60632
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El San Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

El San Arms

5614-5628 Archer AveChicago, IL 60638
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3000 W Marquette Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3000 W Marquette Rd

3000-3030 W Marquette RdChicago, IL 60629
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The Talman Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Talman Building

2615-2621 W 61st StChicago, IL 60629
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5853-5859 S Troy St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5853-5859 S Troy St

5853-5859 S Troy StChicago, IL 60629
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6725 S Campbell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6725 S Campbell Ave

6725 S Campbell AveChicago, IL 60629
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2504 W 63rd St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2504 W 63rd St

2504 W 63rd StChicago, IL 60629
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6237-45 Kedzie
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6237-45 Kedzie

6237-6245 S Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60629
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Chicago Lawn Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chicago Lawn Apartments

6401 S Maplewood AveChicago, IL 60629
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West Elsdon, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Elsdon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Elsdon area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Chicago Lawn Apartments priced from $735. Chicago Lawn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable West Elsdon apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chicago Lawn ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$735
Chicago Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$935
Park Place ApartmentsOner Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,005
6237-45 Kedzie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
64th/Kedzie (6401-05)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,195
4253 S Whipple St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Elsdon, IL

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Elsdon area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Townhouse Model at 3601 W 53rd Street in the in the West Elsdon neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value West Elsdon apartment is the 2909 W 64th St Model at 2909 W 64th St, Unit 6150-201 starting at $1,560 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Elsdon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3601 W 53rd Street3 Bedroom 3 Bath Townhouse3BR,3BA$1.25
2909 W 64th St, Unit 6150-2012909 W 64th St3BR,1BA$1.20
4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 14450 S Homan Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
6113 S Sacramento Ave, Unit 1stFloor6113 S Sacramento Ave4BR,1BA$1.38
5030 S Archer Ave, Unit 2nd floor5030 S Archer Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
3149 W 42nd Pl, Unit 13149 W 42nd Pl3BR,1BA$1.39
2743 W 62nd St, Unit Garden2743 W 62nd St1BR,1BA$1.33
3938 S Talman Ave, Unit 2nd floor3938 S Talman Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
4355 S Sawyer Ave4355 S Sawyer Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
4253 S Whipple St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50

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West Elsdon, Chicago, IL

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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 $935 at Chicago Lawn Apartments.

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 $1,200 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 $1,390.

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