Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Elsdon Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (77 Rentals)

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4355 S Sawyer Ave
$995
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4355 S Sawyer Ave

4355 S Sawyer AveChicago, IL 60632
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4511 S Washtenaw Ave
$1,250 - $1,650
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$1,250 - $1,650
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4511 S Washtenaw Ave

4511 S Washtenaw AveChicago, IL 60632
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5347 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2
$1,300
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$1,300
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5347 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

5347 S Fairfield AveChicago, IL 60632
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3145 W 42nd St, Unit 1F
$1,700
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3145 W 42nd St, Unit 1F

3145 W 42nd StChicago, IL 60632
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6314 S Troy St
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6314 S Troy St

6314 S Troy StChicago, IL 60629
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6320-6328 S Troy St
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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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The Talman Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Talman Building

2615-2621 W 61st StChicago, IL 60629
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3000 W Marquette Rd
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3000 W Marquette Rd

3000-3030 W Marquette RdChicago, 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Park Place Apartments priced from $1,005. 6237-6245 S Kedzie Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West Elsdon apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place ApartmentsOner Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,005
6237-6245 S Kedzie Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
6458 S Fairfield Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1,375
3357 W 63rd Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,400
6154 S Rockwell St3 Bed 60%3BR,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Elsdon, IL

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Elsdon area is the $1.31 price per square foot 4540 W 59th St Model at 4540 W 59th St, Unit Midway in the in the West Lawn neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value West Elsdon apartment is the 4450 S Homan Ave Model at 4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Brighton 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.
4540 W 59th St, Unit Midway4540 W 59th St3BR,1BA$1.31
4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 14450 S Homan Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
6154 S Rockwell St2 Bed 60%2BR,1BA$1.16
3432 W 64th St, Unit Basement3432 W 64th St3BR,1BA$1.42
6154 S Mozart St, Unit Garden Level6154 S Mozart St4BR,1BA$1.31
3520 W 59th St, Unit Unit 1 section 8 welcome3520 W 59th St3BR,1BA$1.55
5347 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 25347 S Fairfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
4829 S Tripp Ave, Unit 1R4829 S Tripp Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
3149 W 42nd Pl, Unit 1st floor3149 W 42nd Pl2BR,1BA$1.33
4355 S Sawyer Ave4355 S Sawyer Ave1BR,1BA$1.11

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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 $1,005 at Park Place 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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