Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ridge Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (72 Rentals)

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6544 N Talman Ave, Unit 2
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6544 N Talman Ave, Unit 2

6544 N Talman AveChicago, IL 60645
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6312 N Oakley Ave, Unit 3
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15, 2027

6312 N Oakley Ave, Unit 3

6312 N Oakley AveChicago, IL 60659
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6439-45 N Richmond St
Studio 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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7000-7006 N Western Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7000-7006 N Western Ave

7000-7006 N Western AveChicago, 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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7301 N Ridge Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7301 N Ridge Blvd

7301 N Ridge BlvdChicago, IL 60645
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Chase Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chase Manor

2317-2325 W Chase AveChicago, IL 60645
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Oakley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakley Apartments

6300-6304 N Oakley AveChicago, IL 60659
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The Damen Jarvis
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Damen Jarvis

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

7340 N Damen Ave

7340 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60645
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2411 West Fitch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2411 West Fitch

2401 W Fitch AveChicago, IL 60645
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6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

6101-6115 N Hoyne AveChicago, IL 60659
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6254 N Claremont St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6254 N Claremont St

6254 N Claremont StChicago, IL 60659
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1923 W Granville Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
2545 W Fitch1x1M1BR,1BA$1,547
The Ridge Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,735
Estes Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
6110 N Mozart St, Unit 06110 N Mozart St3BR,1.5BA$1.06
7251 N Bell Ave, Unit 37251 N Bell Ave3BR,2BA$1.63
GS Arthur Flats3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.84
2421 Lunt W Ave, Unit Groundlevel2421 Lunt W Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
7257 N Bell Ave, Unit 37257 N Bell Ave3BR,2BA$1.91
Arthur Apartments3/2.03BR,2BA$1.83
7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #3027300 N Ridge Blvd2BR,1BA$1.70
5816 N Rockwell St, Unit 2nd Floor5816 N Rockwell St2BR,1BA$1.73
Estes Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99

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West Ridge, Chicago, IL

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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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