Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Ridge Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,100 (39 Rentals)

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property at 2623 W Devon Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2623 W Devon Ave, Unit 301

2623 W Devon Ave
ChicagoIL60659

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property at 2018 W Greenleaf Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2018 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit 1F

2018 W Greenleaf Ave
ChicagoIL60645

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property at 2343 W Glenlake Ave

$1,675

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$1,675
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$1,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2343 W Glenlake Ave, Unit 3

2343 W Glenlake 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 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
Estes Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
The Ridge Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL

As of August 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 4BR/2.0BA Model at The 2333 Lunt starting at $2,995 with a $2.33 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
The 2333 Lunt4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$2.33
GS Arthur Flats3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.92
2421 Lunt W Ave, Unit Groundlevel2421 Lunt W Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Arthur Apartments3/2.03BR,2BA$1.83
7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #3027300 N Ridge Blvd2BR,1BA$1.75
Estes Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
1923 W Granville Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
2420 W Lunt Ave, Unit #3E2420 W Lunt Ave1BR,1BA$2.15
2545 W Fitch1x1M1BR,1BA$2.21

Frequently Asked Questions about West Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in West Ridge?

There are currently 649 Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $3,200. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Ridge ranging from $1,100 to $3,975.

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 $1,100 to $3,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,021.

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