
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Elsdon Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (19 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 | $1,087 | $850 | $1,400 |
West Elsdon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
West Elsdon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,650 | $2,000 |
West Elsdon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Elsdon Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 The Talman Building priced from $850. 5801 S Sacramento Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. 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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The Talman Building | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
5801 S Sacramento Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
2504 W 63rd St | 1 Bedroom 80% | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
6237-45 Kedzie | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
6200 S Rockwell St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,130 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Elsdon, IL
As of October 08, 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 5940 S Kilbourn Ave Model at 5940 S Kilbourn Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the West Lawn 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 |
5940 S Kilbourn Ave, Unit 2 | 5940 S Kilbourn Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 1 | 4450 S Homan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
6137 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 | 6137 S Fairfield Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
4531 S Spaulding Ave, Unit 1R | 4531 S Spaulding Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
The Talman Building | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
2743 W 62nd St, Unit Garden | 2743 W 62nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
4355 S Sawyer Ave, Unit 002 | 4355 S Sawyer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
3938 S Talman Ave, Unit G | 3938 S Talman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
6200 S Rockwell St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Elsdon, Chicago, IL
Ranked #158
Among cities in Illinois 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
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Elsdon?
The cheapest apartment in West Elsdon is The Talman Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Elsdon costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Elsdon?
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 4 regular apartments in West Elsdon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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