
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL (27 Rentals)


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Wood Glen Senior Residences
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342 Wilson Ave

137 E Washington St
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Winfield Station

Ascend St. Charles

Springs at St Charles

0S231 Winfield Rd

29W522 Batavia Rd

123 N West St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,793 | $1,661 | $1,859 |
West Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $1,136 | $2,452 |
West Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,645 | $2,819 |
West Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $2,705 | $5,139 |
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Largest Available West Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in West Chicago, IL is found at Ascend St. Charles in the Riverfront neighborhood and is 885 square feet priced from $2,079. Springs at St Charles in the Oak Meadows neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $2,018. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in West Chicago:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Ascend St. Charles | A4 | 885 Sq Ft | $2,079 |
Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 800 Sq Ft | $2,018 |
Timber Lake | Cedar | 722 Sq Ft | $1,405 |
306-314 Wilson Ave | 1BR/1BA | 650 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 560 Sq Ft | $1,136 |
Cheapest Available West Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 19, 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 Cedar Model at Timber Lake starting at $1,405 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Chicago is currently $1,810. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in West Chicago:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | $1,136 |
Timber Lake | Cedar | $1,405 |
306-314 Wilson Ave | 1BR/1BA | $1,450 |
Ascend St. Charles | A2 | $1,714 |
Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | $2,018 |
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Getting Around West Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
31 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 $1,810.
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 885 square feet unit starting from $2,079 at Ascend St. Charles.
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