Cheap Homes for Rent in West Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,700 (154 Rentals)

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West Loop, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 $1,295. Elm 551 at Parkside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,313. Here are the most affordable West Loop apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
768 W. JacksonStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Elm 551 at ParksideStudioStudio,1BA$1,313
Presidential TowersSTUDIO SIXStudio,1BA$1,770
River West Lofts#117Studio,1BA$1,950
The JaxJ1 Studio, TerraceStudio,1BA$1,999
Hugo River NorthStudioStudio,1BA$2,110
The Madison at RacinePlan C3Studio,1BA$2,181
Next ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$2,225
Hubbard PlaceS1Studio,1BA$2,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Loop, IL

As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Loop area is the $1.95 price per square foot 613 N Racine Ave Model at 613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West Town neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value West Loop apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at FultonHub starting at $4,486 with a $2.79 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1613 N Racine Ave4BR,2BA$1.95
FultonHub3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.79
229 S Racine Ave, Unit 1229 S Racine Ave2BR,2BA$2.06
521 N Racine Ave, Unit 1521 N Racine Ave2BR,2BA$2.14
650 W Wayman St, Unit 106C650 W Wayman St1BR,1BA$2.17
520 N May St, Unit 1520 N May St1BR,2BA$2.41
731 N Sangamon St, Unit 410731 N Sangamon St2BR,2BA$3.04
1058 W Chicago Ave, Unit #21058 W Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$2.89
1024 W Fry St, Unit CH11024 W Fry St1BR,1BA$2.57
Elm 551 at ParksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Loop, Chicago, IL

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Loop

What type of rentals are currently available in West Loop?

There are currently 373 Apartments for Rent in West Loop, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,040 to $77,776. There are also 475 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Loop ranging from $1,795 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Loop?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Loop ranges from $1,795 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,337.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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