Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ridge Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (39 Rentals)

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6439-45 N Richmond St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6439-45 N Richmond St

6439-45 N Richmond StChicago, IL 60645
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West Rogers Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Rogers Park

2232 W Farwell AveChicago, IL 60645
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7301 N Ridge Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7301 N Ridge Blvd

7301 N Ridge BlvdChicago, IL 60645
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Winchester 7363 N
1 Bedroom Apartments

Winchester 7363 N

7363-7383 N Winchester AveChicago, IL 60626
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Chase Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chase Manor

2317-2325 W Chase AveChicago, IL 60645
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7320-7330 N Damen Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

7320-7330 N Damen Ave

7320-7330 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60645
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Oakley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakley Apartments

6300-6304 N Oakley AveChicago, IL 60659
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Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge Apartments

6414-6424 N Ridge BlvdChicago, IL 60626
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7340 N Damen Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

7340 N Damen Ave

7340 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60645
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6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

6101-6115 N Hoyne AveChicago, IL 60659
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WASHTENAW
1 Bedroom Apartments

WASHTENAW

7100 N Washtenaw AveChicago, IL 60645
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Francisco 6541-53
1 Bedroom Apartments

Francisco 6541-53

6541-6553 N Francisco AveChicago, IL 60645
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6254 N Claremont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6254 N Claremont St

6254 N Claremont StChicago, IL 60659
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2528-2542 W Fitch Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2528-2542 W Fitch Ave

2528-2542 W Fitch AveChicago, IL 60645
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2724 W Lunt Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2724 W Lunt Ave

2724 W Lunt AveChicago, IL 60645
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West Ridge, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ridge area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Winthrop Terrace priced from $1,150. 6954 N Sheridan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable West Ridge apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winthrop Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
6954 N Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
7333 RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
The VivianS5 Non-RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,342
Anderson PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
The AndyThe AndersonStudio,1BA$1,535
415 PREMIER APARTMENTSS1Studio,1BA$1,698

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Ridge area is the $1.79 price per square foot 6439 N Leavitt St Model at 6439 N Leavitt St, Unit 1S in the in the Rogers Park neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West Ridge apartment is the 2619 W Greenleaf Ave Model at 2619 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,150 with a $1.65 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.
6439 N Leavitt St, Unit 1S6439 N Leavitt St3BR,2BA$1.79
2619 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit 12619 W Greenleaf Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
2619 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit J08P2619 W Greenleaf Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
5849 N Virginia Ave, Unit 15849 N Virginia Ave2BR,2BA$2.24
5849 N Virginia Ave, Unit 15849 N Virginia Ave2BR,2BA$2.45
1908 W Morse Ave, Unit 31908 W Morse Ave3BR,1BA$2.38
1936 W Estes Ave, Unit 3S1936 W Estes Ave1BR,1BA$1.57
Onyx on Hoyne3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.22
7331 N Honore St, Unit 1B7331 N Honore St1BR,1BA$1.81
7333 RidgeOne Bedroom - Large1BR,1BA$2.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Ridge, Chicago, IL

Ranked #51

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Ridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Ridge is at Winthrop Terrace listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Ridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Ridge Apartment is $1,225 at 7333 Ridge.

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 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 Onyx on Hoyne and starts from $2,100.

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