
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (40 Rentals)
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1513 W Erie St, Unit 1

1623 W Huron St

2325 W Rice St, Unit 1R

910 W Huron St

1617 W Superior St

650 N Ashland Ave

910 W Huron St
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1409 W Erie St, Unit A06C

1408 W Ohio St

2002 W Chicago Ave

Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago

720 N Morgan St

1473 W Erie St, Unit 5A

1520 W Superior St

1520 W Superior St
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1429 W Superior St, Unit 1

1415 W Erie St, Unit 1R

1478 W Erie St, Unit 2R

710 N Aberdeen St, Unit 1

2107 W Huron St, Unit G

1924 W Grand Ave, Unit 1R

2145 W Chicago Ave, Unit A00C

1523 W Chicago Ave
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1337 W Huron

2218 W Chicago Ave

1845 W Superior St

1625 W Superior St

1436 W Erie

543 N Noble St

732 N Ada St

1039 Grand Ave
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2000-2002 W Chicago Ave

Reside on Green Street

Huron 1347 W

713 Milwaukee

1057 W Grand

Throop 734 N

822-824 N Oakley Blvd

729 N Sangamon St
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West Town, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Town?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Town Studio Apartments | $2,338 | $1,890 | $2,828 |
| West Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,911 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| West Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,928 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| West Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,381 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
| West Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,641 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available West Town Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reside on Green Street | S4 - 505 | Studio,1BA | $1,931 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Town, IL
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Town area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1523 W Huron St Model at 1523 W Huron St, Unit 3 in the in the West Town neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value West Town apartment is the 613 N Racine Ave Model at 613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,000 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the West Town neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Town apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1523 W Huron St, Unit 3 | 1523 W Huron St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 613 N Racine Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| 831 N Ashland Ave, Unit Unit2 | 831 N Ashland Ave | 5BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| 2124 W Rice St, Unit 3 | 2124 W Rice St | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| 1244 W Huron St, Unit 1 | 1244 W Huron St | 3BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 2145 W Chicago Ave, Unit A00C | 2145 W Chicago Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 2107 W Huron St, Unit G | 2107 W Huron St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 2012 W Grand Ave, Unit 2F | 2012 W Grand Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| River West Lofts | #103 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 747 N Throop St, Unit 1 | 747 N Throop St | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Town, Chicago, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Town Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Town?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Town is at Reside on Green Street listed at $1,928.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Town Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Town Apartment is $2,395 at Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago.
What is the most affordable West Town Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Town Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at FultonHub and starts from $4,354.
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