Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Elsdon Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (19 Rentals)

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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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6104 S Campbell Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6104 S Campbell Ave

6100-6104 S Campbell AveChicago, 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
Senior Living
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Talman Building1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
5801 S Sacramento Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
2504 W 63rd St1 Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$990
6237-45 Kedzie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
6200 S Rockwell St2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6245 S Sacramento Ave, Unit 16245 S Sacramento Ave3BR,1BA$1.06
5940 S Kilbourn Ave, Unit 25940 S Kilbourn Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.27
4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 14450 S Homan Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
6137 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 26137 S Fairfield Ave4BR,2BA$1.17
4531 S Spaulding Ave, Unit 1R4531 S Spaulding Ave3BR,2BA$1.54
The Talman Building1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
2743 W 62nd St, Unit Garden2743 W 62nd St1BR,1BA$1.33
4355 S Sawyer Ave, Unit 0024355 S Sawyer Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
3938 S Talman Ave, Unit G3938 S Talman Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
6200 S Rockwell St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Elsdon, Chicago, IL

Ranked #158

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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