1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL (25 Rentals)

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Riverwoods Apartments
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Riverwoods Apartments

851 Lorlyn DrWest Chicago, IL 60185
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205-219 Parker Ave
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205-219 Parker Ave

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

306-314 Wilson AveWest Chicago, IL 60185

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Batavia Apartments
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Batavia Apartments

1259 E Wilson StBatavia, IL 60510
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West Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available West Chicago and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in West Chicago, IL is found at Springs at St Charles in the Oak Meadows neighborhood and is 947 square feet priced from $2,062. Winfield Station in the South Wheaton neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 715 square feet and currently listed start at $1,952. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in West Chicago:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Springs at St Charles1 BR Grand Overlook947 Sq Ft$2,062
Winfield StationA1715 Sq Ft$1,952
Ascend St. CharlesA2694 Sq Ft$1,757
Aspen Ridge Apartments1x1 Diamond682 Sq Ft$1,579
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom560 Sq Ft$1,136

Cheapest Available West Chicago and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in West Chicago, IL is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,136 at Wood Glen Senior Residences in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood. The second most affordable West Chicago 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Diamond Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $1,579 in the Appletree neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Chicago is currently $2,265. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in West Chicago:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom$1,136
Aspen Ridge Apartments1x1 Diamond$1,579
Ascend St. CharlesA2$1,757
Springs at St Charles1 BR Grand Courtyard$1,851
Winfield StationA1$1,952

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Getting Around West Chicago, IL

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31 / 100

Car-Dependent

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43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West Chicago Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Chicago Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Chicago is $2,265.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Chicago is a 947 square feet unit starting from $2,062 at Springs at St Charles.

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Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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