Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ridge Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (76 Rentals)

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property at 7351 N Damen Ave

$1,350 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7351 N Damen Ave

ChicagoIL60645

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Cheapest Available West Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ridge area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2545 W Fitch priced from $1,430. The Onyx on Hoyne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable West Ridge apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2545 W Fitch1x1S1BR,1BA$1,430
The Onyx on Hoyne1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,450
The Ridge Court2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Ridge area is the $1.25 price per square foot 5822 N Spaulding Ave Model at 5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit Apartments for rent in the in the North Park neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value West Ridge apartment is the 6441 N Francisco Ave Model at 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit Apartments for rent5822 N Spaulding Ave3BR,1BA$1.25
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
6412 N Oakley Ave, Unit 1st floor6412 N Oakley Ave3BR,1BA$1.48
2050 W Farwell Ave, Unit G2050 W Farwell Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
6542 N Mozart St, Unit Apt.#26542 N Mozart St3BR,2BA$1.43
2737 W Lunt Ave, Unit 2W2737 W Lunt Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
2241 W Morse Ave, Unit 22241 W Morse Ave2BR,2BA$1.82
7227 N Rogers Ave, Unit 17227 N Rogers Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #3027300 N Ridge Blvd2BR,1BA$1.85
1806 W Farwell Ave, Unit 31806 W Farwell Ave1BR,1BA$1.77

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 $1,430 at 2545 W Fitch.

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.

What is the most affordable West Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Onyx on Hoyne and starts from $2,100.

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