
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ridge Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (72 Rentals)
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1421 W Farwell Ave, Unit 207

6705 N California Ave, Unit 11-GW

6711 N California Ave, Unit WG

2754 W North Shore Ave

2722 W Rosemont Ave

6454 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 2W

7320 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 26-1W

2545 W Fitch

1923 W Granville Ave
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2424 W Estes Ave

2145 W Chase Ave, Unit 2

1914 W Morse Ave, Unit 14-3N

1921 W Estes Ave, Unit 1N

1923 W Estes Ave, Unit 2S

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2420 W Lunt Ave, Unit #3E

6015 N Claremont Ave

2342 W Touhy Ave, Unit 48-2H

6160 N Damen Ave

6735 N California Ave, Unit WG
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6731 N California Ave, Unit SG

6705 N California Ave, Unit 31-GS

6705 N California Ave, Unit 54-GN

2754 W North Shore Ave, Unit NG

1818 W Chase Ave, Unit 2

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6544 N Talman Ave, Unit 2

6300 N Oakley Ave, Unit 3

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6312 N Oakley Ave, Unit 3

1914 W Morse Ave, Unit 24-3N

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5816 N Rockwell St, Unit 2nd Floor
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6110 N Mozart St, Unit 0

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7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #302

6439-45 N Richmond St

West Rogers Park

7000-7006 N Western Ave

Winchester 7363 N

7301 N Ridge Blvd

Chase Manor

Oakley Apartments

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Ridge Apartments

7320-7330 N Ridge Ave

7340 N Damen Ave

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

2411 West Fitch

2700 W Albion Ave

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

2611 W Peterson Ave

1421 W Farwell Ave

6254 N Claremont St
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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 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| West Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,465 | $1,590 |
| West Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,590 | $2,300 |
| West Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,700 | $2,850 |
| West Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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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 1923 W Granville Ave priced from $1,500. 2545 W Fitch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,547. Here are the most affordable West Ridge apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 W Granville Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 2545 W Fitch | 1x1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,547 |
| The Ridge Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,735 |
| Estes Villas | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Ridge area is the $1.08 price per square foot 6441 N Francisco Ave Model at 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value West Ridge apartment is the 6110 N Mozart St Model at 6110 N Mozart St, Unit 0 starting at $1,700 with a $1.06 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2 | 6441 N Francisco Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 6110 N Mozart St, Unit 0 | 6110 N Mozart St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| 7251 N Bell Ave, Unit 3 | 7251 N Bell Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| GS Arthur Flats | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| 2421 Lunt W Ave, Unit Groundlevel | 2421 Lunt W Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 7257 N Bell Ave, Unit 3 | 7257 N Bell Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Arthur Apartments | 3/2.0 | 3BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| 7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #302 | 7300 N Ridge Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 5816 N Rockwell St, Unit 2nd Floor | 5816 N Rockwell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Estes Villas | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Ridge, Chicago, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in West Ridge, Chicago, IL
West Ridge Elementary School
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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 $1,500 at 1923 W Granville Ave.
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 $1,795 at Estes Villas.
What is the most affordable West Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arthur Apartments and starts from $2,150.
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