
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL from $900 (14 Rentals)
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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 | $1,888 | $1,888 | $1,888 |
West Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,136 | $5,519 |
West Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $1,645 | $5,527 |
West Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,023 | $2,740 | $8,720 |
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Cheapest Available West Chicago Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,136. Aspen Ridge Apartments in the Appletree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,579. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chicago apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
Aspen Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Diamond | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
Ascend St. Charles | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,757 |
Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $1,858 |
Winfield Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,952 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL and Nearby
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chicago area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2x2 Cambridge Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments in the in the Appletree neighborhood starting from $1,859. The second greatest value West Chicago apartment is the A1 Model at Winfield Station starting at $1,952 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the South Wheaton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aspen Ridge Apartments | 2x2 Cambridge | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Winfield Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Ascend St. Charles | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Springs at St Charles | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chicago Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chicago Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chicago Apartment is $1,136 at Wood Glen Senior Residences.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Chicago is starting from $1,705 at Aspen Ridge Apartments.
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