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 $1,444. 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$1,444
Aspen Ridge1x1 Freestyle1BR,1BA$1,519
Winfield StationB22BR,2BA$2,412

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista Gardens, IL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista Gardens area is the $2.42 price per square foot B3 Model at Winfield Station in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Alta Vista Gardens apartment is the 2x1 Eldorado (Fully Renovated) Model at Aspen Ridge starting at $2,069 with a $2.24 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.
Winfield StationB32BR,2BA$2.42
Aspen Ridge2x1 Eldorado (Fully Renovated)2BR,1BA$2.24
Timber LakeBirch2BR,1.5BA$2.05
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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Gardens Apartment is $1,136 at Wood Glen Senior Residences.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alta Vista Gardens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alta Vista Gardens is starting from $1,725 at Timber Lake.

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