Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Gardens Neighborhood of West Chicago, IL from $900 (13 Rentals)

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121-157 Wycliffe Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

121-157 Wycliffe Dr

121-157 Wycliffe DrWest Chicago, IL 60185
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205-219 Parker Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

205-219 Parker Ave

205-219 Parker AveWest Chicago, IL 60185
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306-314 Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

306-314 Wilson Ave

306-314 Wilson AveWest Chicago, IL 60185
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Cheapest Available Alta Vista Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista Gardens area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences priced from $1,136. Timber Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista Gardens apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,355
Aspen Ridge1x1 Diamond (Partially Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,569
Winfield StationS2Studio,1BA$1,812

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista Gardens, IL

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista Gardens area is the $2.05 price per square foot Birch Model at Timber Lake in the in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Alta Vista Gardens apartment is the 1x1 Diamond Model at Aspen Ridge starting at $1,599 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Appletree neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timber LakeBirch2BR,1.5BA$2.05
Aspen Ridge1x1 Diamond1BR,1BA$2.28
Winfield StationS2Studio ,1BA$3.06
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Alta Vista Gardens, West Chicago, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Chicago, Illinois. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista Gardens is Wood Glen Senior Residences which is listed at $1,136, while the average apartment in Alta Vista Gardens costs $5,955.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Vista Gardens?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Alta Vista Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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