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

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property at 827 N Milwaukee Ave

$1,875 - $3,757

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$1,875 - $3,757

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Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

827 N Milwaukee Ave

ChicagoIL60642

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Flora
$2,249 - $18,444
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Flora

1114 W Carroll AveChicago, IL 60607
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1236 W Hubbard St, Unit 2S
$2,379
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$2,379

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

1236 W Hubbard St, Unit 2S

1236 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60642
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Westerly
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$2,440 - $7,695
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Westerly

740 N Aberdeen StChicago, IL 60642
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property at 515 N Racine Ave

$2,645

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

515 N Racine Ave, Unit 2N

515 N Racine Ave
ChicagoIL60642
property at 2025 W Erie St

$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 13

2025 W Erie St, Unit 1R

2025 W Erie St
ChicagoIL60612

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1523 W Chicago Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1523 W Chicago Ave

1523 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60642
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1337 W Huron
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1337 W Huron

1337 W HuronChicago, IL 60642
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2218 W Chicago Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2218 W Chicago Ave

2218 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60622
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1845 W Superior St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1845 W Superior St

1845 W Superior StChicago, IL 60622
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1625 W Superior St
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1625 W Superior St

1625 W Superior StChicago, IL 60622
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1436 W Erie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1436 W Erie

1436 W Erie StChicago, IL 60642
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Avenir
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avenir

730 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60642
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1039 Grand Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1039 Grand Ave

1039 W Grand AveChicago, IL 60642
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West Town, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FloraStudio - E (ADA)Studio,1BA$2,249
SpokeS2Studio,1BA$2,380
Inspire West Townx17 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,395
Aberdeen CrossingTier 06 - Convertible1BR,1BA$2,424
Mondial River WestConvertible1BR,1BA$2,605
Westerly1 Bed/1 Bath-a10b1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1523 W Huron St, Unit 31523 W Huron St3BR,2BA$2.00
613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1613 N Racine Ave4BR,2BA$1.95
2124 W Rice St, Unit 32124 W Rice St3BR,2BA$2.11
1244 W Huron St, Unit 11244 W Huron St3BR,2BA$2.22
1722 W Ohio St, Unit 21722 W Ohio St3BR,2BA$2.31
2033 W Huron St, Unit 22033 W Huron St3BR,2BA$2.60
Verdant Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.96
1244 W Huron St1244 W Huron St3BR,2BA$2.92
2002 W Huron St, Unit 12002 W Huron St2BR,2BA$2.54
1237 W Ohio St, Unit 31237 W Ohio St2BR,1BA$2.63

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West 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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