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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 7333 Ridge priced from $1,295. The Onyx on Hoyne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable West Ridge apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7333 RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The Onyx on Hoyne2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1,800
The Ridge Court2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL

As of April 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5822 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 25822 N Spaulding Ave2BR,1BA$0.77
2029 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 22029 W Jarvis Ave4BR,2BA$1.28
6136 N Mozart St, Unit 46136 N Mozart St4BR,2BA$1.65
6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 26441 N Francisco Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
3311 W Pratt Ave, Unit 23311 W Pratt Ave3BR,2BA$1.72
2737 W Lunt Ave, Unit 2W2737 W Lunt Ave2BR,1BA$1.81
2011 W Fargo Ave, Unit Apt 32011 W Fargo Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.54
2600 W Morse Ave, Unit Garden2600 W Morse Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
The Onyx on Hoyne2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.89
1818 W Chase Ave, Unit 21818 W Chase Ave1BR,1BA$1.61

Frequently Asked Questions about West Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in West Ridge?

There are currently 651 Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $16,261. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Ridge ranging from $1,225 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Ridge ranges from $1,225 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,486.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Ridge range from $2,095 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,550.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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