
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,100 (176 Rentals)
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125 S Jefferson St

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Presidential Towers

1022 W Fry St, Unit 1R

641 W Grand Ave, Unit S

Hugo River North

1201 W Adams St

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Xavier

610 W Kinzie St

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1041 W Grand Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

The Station Lofts

227 N Elizabeth St

504 N Kingsbury St

1225 W Fulton Market

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377 N Desplaines St

K2 Apartments

565 W Quincy St, Unit 25A

424 W Grand Ave
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501 N Kingsbury St

1201 W Van Buren St

543 N Kingsbury St

503 N Kingsbury St

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1103 W Van Buren St

Aberdeen Crossing

The Jax

328 W Chestnut St

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900 W Washington Blvd, Unit 32E
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360 W Illinois St

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Arthur on Aberdeen

840 N Orleans St

1101 W Jackson Blvd

370 N Desplaines St

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200 N Jefferson St, Unit 21A

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West Loop, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Loop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Loop Studio Apartments | $2,387 | $1,325 | $4,726 |
| West Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $1,934 | $10,000+ |
| West Loop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,614 | $1,689 | $10,000+ |
| West Loop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,568 | $3,395 | $10,000+ |
| West Loop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,179 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 176 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available West Loop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Loop area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 768 W. Jackson priced from $1,325. Presidential Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable West Loop apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 768 W. Jackson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Presidential Towers | STUDIO SIX | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Hugo River North | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| Xavier | 0x1 07 | Studio,1BA | $2,116 |
| Reside on Green Street | S6 - 504 | Studio,1BA | $2,133 |
| Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago | S11 | Studio,1BA | $2,145 |
| Aberdeen Crossing | Tier 03 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,192 |
| The Jax | J3 Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| The Avra West Loop | A2 | Studio,1BA | $2,255 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Loop, IL
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Loop area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1224 W Augusta Blvd Model at 1224 W Augusta Blvd, Unit 4 in the in the West Loop neighborhood starting from $4,495. The second greatest value West Loop apartment is the 1002 W Lake St Model at 1002 W Lake St, Unit 2 starting at $6,900 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Parc Chesnut neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Loop apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1224 W Augusta Blvd, Unit 4 | 1224 W Augusta Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 1002 W Lake St, Unit 2 | 1002 W Lake St | 4BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| 1008 W Lake St, Unit 2 | 1008 W Lake St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.67 |
| 229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 229 S Racine Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Verdant Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| 636 W Oak St, Unit A02C | 636 W Oak St | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 1201 W Adams St, Unit 807 | 1201 W Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 821 W Van Buren St | 821 W Van Buren St | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 900 W Washington Blvd, Unit 32E | 900 W Washington Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Letterman Chicago | Unit 308 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Loop Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Loop?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Loop is under $2,255.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Loop?
The cheapest apartment in West Loop is Presidential Towers which is listed at $2,201, while the average apartment in West Loop costs $29,034.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Loop?
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 188 regular apartments in West Loop that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Loop?
Cheap apartments in West Loop have an average cost of $617 which is $28,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Loop.
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