
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (68 Rentals)
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2319 W Chicago Ave

827 N Milwaukee Ave

1737 W Erie St

745 N Carpenter St

2125 W Chicago Ave

537 N Ashland Ave

726 N Morgan St

Inspire West Town

2024 W Chicago Ave
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1730 W Erie St, Unit #3

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1319 W Erie St, Unit 1319 w Erie st 1F

740 N Aberdeen St, Unit 307

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Flora

1337 W Huron St, Unit 1R

509 N Racine Ave, Unit 6S

1336 W Huron St

1118 W Carroll Ave

River West Lofts

1337 W Huron St, Unit 3R
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1236 W Hubbard St, Unit 2S

2148 W Erie St

2219 W Rice St

Aberdeen Crossing

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Westerly

Mondial River West

520 N Halsted St, Unit 0314

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1237 W Ohio St, Unit 3

2301 W Chicago Ave

1311 W Ohio St, Unit 1R
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1311 W Ohio St, Unit 1R

2138 W Chicago Ave, Unit erotS

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1313 W Ohio St, Unit 1313 W Ohio

1311 W Ohio St, Unit 2R

1311 W Ohio St, Unit 2R

Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago

515 N Racine Ave, Unit 2N

509 N Racine Ave, Unit 4

729 N Milwaukee Ave

2025 W Erie St, Unit 1R
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1523 W Chicago Ave

1337 W Huron

2218 W Chicago Ave

1845 W Superior St

1625 W Superior St

1436 W Erie

Avenir

830 N Milwaukee Ave

2000-2002 W Chicago Ave

1039 Grand Ave
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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 | $2,548 | $2,175 | $3,086 |
| West Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,854 | $1,650 | $4,313 |
| West Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,797 | $2,150 | $5,661 |
| West Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,796 | $2,980 | $10,000+ |
| West Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,792 | $3,900 | $9,485 |
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Cheapest Available West Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Town area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Flora priced from $2,249. Spoke has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,380. Here are the most affordable West Town apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora | Studio - E (ADA) | Studio,1BA | $2,249 |
| Spoke | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,380 |
| Inspire West Town | x17 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Aberdeen Crossing | Tier 06 - Convertible | 1BR,1BA | $2,424 |
| Mondial River West | Convertible | 1BR,1BA | $2,605 |
| Westerly | 1 Bed/1 Bath-a10b | 1BR,1BA | $2,806 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Town, IL
As of July 08, 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. |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1722 W Ohio St, Unit 2 | 1722 W Ohio St | 3BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| 2033 W Huron St, Unit 2 | 2033 W Huron St | 3BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Verdant Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| 1244 W Huron St | 1244 W Huron St | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 2002 W Huron St, Unit 1 | 2002 W Huron St | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 1237 W Ohio St, Unit 3 | 1237 W Ohio St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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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.
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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 Flora listed at $2,249.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Town Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Town Apartment is $2,196 at Inspire West Town.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Town Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Town is starting from $3,732 at Aberdeen Crossing.
What is the most affordable West Town Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Town Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Verdant Apartments and starts from $3,600.
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