Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,880 (103 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Loop area of Chicago.

property at 625 W Jackson Blvd
$1,880 - $2,695
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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625 W Jackson Blvd

ChicagoIL60661
property at 1220 W Carroll Ave
$1,925 - $4,115

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Base Rent$1,925 - $4,115

Total Monthly Price$1,925 - $4,115
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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1220 W Carroll Ave

ChicagoIL60607
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property at 641 W Grand Ave
$1,960

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Base Rent$1,960

Total Monthly Price$1,960
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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641 W Grand Ave, Unit S

641 W Grand Ave
ChicagoIL60654
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property at 565 W Quincy St
$2,100 - $3,600
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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565 W Quincy St

ChicagoIL60661

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property at 1201 W Adams St
$2,160 - $4,450

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Base Rent$2,160 - $4,450

Total Monthly Price$2,160 - $4,450
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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1201 W Adams St

ChicagoIL60607
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$2,195 - $3,700
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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659 W Randolph St

ChicagoIL60661

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property at 360 W Illinois St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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360 W Illinois St

ChicagoIL60654
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property at 330 W Grand Ave
$2,200 - $3,700
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Furnished

330 W Grand Ave

ChicagoIL60654

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property at 125 S Green St
$2,250 - $4,400

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Base Rent$2,250 - $4,400

Total Monthly Price$2,250 - $4,400
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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125 S Green St

ChicagoIL60607
property at 1224 W Van Buren St
$2,252 - $4,007

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Base Rent$2,252 - $4,007

Total Monthly Price$2,252 - $4,007
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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1224 W Van Buren St

ChicagoIL60607
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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 Presidential Towers priced from $1,786. Gateway West Loop has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,971. Here are the most affordable West Loop apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential TowersSTUDIO SIXStudio,1BA$1,786
Gateway West LoopE1Studio,1BA$1,971
Xavier0x1 07Studio,1BA$2,185
CoppiaS3Studio,1BA$2,196
Inspire West Townx10 Studio - 1 Bath, BalconyStudio,1BA$2,200
Mondial River WestConvertible1BR,1BA$2,215
Aberdeen Crossing06 Tier1BR,1BA$2,245
AltaWest 09 & 10Studio,1BA$2,268

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Loop, IL

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Loop area is the $2.13 price per square foot 519 N May St Model at 519 N May St, Unit Apt. 4 - Coach House in the in the West Town neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value West Loop apartment is the 125 S Jefferson St Model at 125 S Jefferson St, Unit 1207 starting at $3,500 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Printer's Row 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.
519 N May St, Unit Apt. 4 - Coach House519 N May St2BR,2.5BA$2.13
125 S Jefferson St, Unit 1207125 S Jefferson St2BR,2BA$2.55
Tailor Lofts Student LivingAdams4BR,3BA$0.99
951 - 125 West 21st Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.16
Reside on JacksonB222BR,2BA$3.37
731 W Ohio St, Unit 2731 W Ohio StStudio ,1BA$2.19
24 S Morgan ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$3.57
Aberdeen East1 Bedroom (14)1BR,1BA$3.56
900 W Washington Blvd, Unit 32E900 W Washington Blvd1BR,1BA$3.50
Mondial River WestA13 - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.60

Frequently Asked Questions about West Loop

What type of rentals are currently available in West Loop?

There are currently 363 Apartments for Rent in West Loop, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,080 to $43,181. There are also 333 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Loop ranging from $1,880 to $15,850.

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 $1,880 to $15,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,558.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Loop?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Loop range from $1,109 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,195 to $15,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,080.

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