
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $745 (72 Rentals)
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1737 W Erie St

1220 W Carroll Ave

712 N Morgan St

727 N Milwaukee Ave

1339 W Huron St

745 N Carpenter St

1118 W Carroll Ave

2125 W Chicago Ave

1336 W Huron St
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Aberdeen Crossing

740 N Aberdeen St, Unit 307

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Flora

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1851 W Chicago Ave, Unit 2R

705 N Milwaukee Ave

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1309 W Huron St, Unit 1309 W Huron

1309 W Huron St, Unit 3R

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1309 W Huron St, Unit 3R

1309 W Huron St, Unit # 03R
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465 Carpenter

River West Lofts

616 N Paulina St, Unit #1

2219 W Rice St

712 N Morgan St

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Westerly

622 N May St, Unit May St

1411 W Erie St, Unit 3M

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1523 W Fry St, Unit G

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1324 W Ohio St
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1480 W Erie St, Unit 1F

1001 W Grand Ave

616 N Paulina St

616 N Paulina St, Unit # 01

616 N Paulina St

616 N Paulina St

Mondial River West

520 N Halsted St, Unit 0314

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740 N Aberdeen St, Unit SI FL4-ID968

2025 W Erie St, Unit 1R
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2138 W Chicago Ave, Unit erotS

709 N Milwaukee Ave

1523 W Chicago Ave

Luxe on Chicago

1337 W Huron

2218 W Chicago Ave

1737 W Erie St

1845 W Superior St

1625 W Superior St

1436 W Erie
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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 | $2,500 | $2,199 | $3,142 |
| West Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,600 | $3,808 |
| West Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $2,195 | $8,754 |
| West Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,636 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| West Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,359 | $3,900 | $5,999 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Aberdeen Crossing priced from $2,245. Flora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable West Town apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Crossing | 06 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
| Flora | Studio - E (ADA) | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Reside on Green Street | SC3 - 504 | Studio,1BA | $2,299 |
| 465 Carpenter | Plan 09 | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
| Mondial River West | Convertible | 1BR,1BA | $2,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Town, IL
As of August 23, 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 |
| 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 |
| 1702 W Superior St, Unit 2nd | 1702 W Superior St | 4BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| 519 N May St, Unit Apt. 4 - Coach House | 519 N May St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.13 |
| 509 N Hartland Ct, Unit 1S | 509 N Hartland Ct | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 1429 W Chicago Ave, Unit #3 | 1429 W Chicago Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1480 W Erie St, Unit 1F | 1480 W Erie St | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 1309 W Huron St, Unit 1309 W Huron | 1309 W Huron St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Town, Chicago, IL
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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 Reside on Green Street listed at $2,299.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Town Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Town Apartment is $2,245 at Aberdeen Crossing.
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 $3,431 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 FultonHub and starts from $4,500.
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