Cheap Homes for Rent in West Ridge Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,100 (36 Rentals)

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property at 2025 W Granville Ave

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2025 W Granville Ave, Unit B305

2025 W Granville Ave
ChicagoIL60659

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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 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
2545 W Fitch1x1S1BR,1BA$1,430
The Onyx on Hoyne2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1,800
The Ridge Court2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL

As of May 28, 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 2737 W Lunt Ave Model at 2737 W Lunt Ave, Unit 2W starting at $2,250 with a $1.73 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
2737 W Lunt Ave, Unit 2W2737 W Lunt Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
6535 N Mozart St, Unit 6535 N Mozart6535 N Mozart St2BR,1BA$1.46
2309 W Arthur Ave, Unit 12309 W Arthur Ave3BR,2BA$2.08
2241 W Morse Ave, Unit 22241 W Morse Ave2BR,2BA$1.82
7227 N Rogers Ave, Unit 17227 N Rogers Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
The Onyx on Hoyne2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.89
7227 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 17227 N Wolcott Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
1806 W Farwell Ave, Unit G1806 W Farwell Ave1BR,1BA$1.73
6910 N Ravenswood Ave, Unit 16910 N Ravenswood AveStudio ,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about West Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in West Ridge?

There are currently 645 Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,225 to $13,869. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Ridge ranging from $1,195 to $4,350.

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 $1,195 to $4,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,513.

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 $2,000 to $3,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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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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