
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ridge Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (114 Rentals)
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7333 Ridge

7333 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 201

2545 W Fitch

1421 W Farwell Ave, Unit 205

1421 W Farwell Ave, Unit 109

1421 W Farwell Ave

1421 W Farwell Ave

6733 N California Ave, Unit GW
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6651 N California Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

6715 N California Ave, Unit NG

6705 N California Ave, Unit S2

6733 N California Ave, Unit WG

6707 N California Ave, Unit WG

6705 N California Ave, Unit S3

1800 W Farwell Ave, Unit 06-G

6705 N California Ave, Unit 15-GN

1914 W Morse Ave

1800 W Farwell Ave, Unit 04-1
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1800 W Farwell Ave

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7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 207, Unit 207

2234 W Farwell Ave, Unit 3

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1818 W Chase Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

7252 N Hamilton Ave

6509 N Hoyne Ave

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2600 W Morse Ave, Unit Garden, Unit Garden

1934 W Estes Ave, Unit 34-1E

7320 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 20.5-3W

7320 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 20.5-2E
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7320 N Ridge Blvd

7320 N Ridge Blvd

7320 N Ridge Blvd

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2751 W North Shore Ave, Unit #G, Unit #G

6705 N California Ave, Unit 31-2S

6705 N California Ave

6705 N California Ave

2754 W North Shore Ave, Unit SG

6731 N California Ave, Unit S3

6721 N California Ave, Unit WG
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6409 N Talman Ave, Unit 301, Unit 301

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6411 N Talman Ave, Unit 301, Unit 301

2754 W North Shore Ave, Unit NG

6725 N California Ave, Unit NG

6705 N California Ave, Unit 54-GN

6705 N California Ave, Unit 25-GN

6501 N Claremont Ave

7327 N Rogers Ave

1849 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit 2N

2057 W Arthur Ave, Unit 3
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West Ridge, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,225 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| West Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $1,200 | $1,895 |
| West Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $1,575 | $6,510 |
| West Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $2,100 | $3,000 |
| West Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,115 | $2,550 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 114 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Ridge Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available West Ridge Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 W Granville Ave | Winchester3 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Onyx on Hoyne | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Ridge area is the $0.77 price per square foot 5822 N Spaulding Ave Model at 5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 2 in the in the North Park neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value West Ridge apartment is the 2029 W Jarvis Ave Model at 2029 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,550 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 2 | 5822 N Spaulding Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 2029 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 2 | 2029 W Jarvis Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 6136 N Mozart St, Unit 4 | 6136 N Mozart St | 4BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 | 6441 N Francisco Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 2737 W Lunt Ave, Unit 2W | 2737 W Lunt Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 2011 W Fargo Ave, Unit Apt 3 | 2011 W Fargo Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| 2421 Lunt W Ave | 2421 Lunt W Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #204 | 7300 N Ridge Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 2600 W Morse Ave, Unit Garden | 2600 W Morse Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 1818 W Chase Ave, Unit 2 | 1818 W Chase Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ridge Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Ridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Ridge Apartment is $1,450 at The Onyx on Hoyne.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Ridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Ridge is starting from $1,800 at The Onyx on Hoyne.
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