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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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2 Bedroom Apartments

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7-20 Simpson StGeneva, IL 60134
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West Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

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. 306-314 Wilson Ave in the Appletree neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,290. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,290
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,355
Aspen Ridge Apartments1x1 Diamond1BR,1BA$1,479
Springs at St CharlesStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chicago area is the $2.40 price per square foot 855 Munhall Ave Model at 855 Munhall Ave, Unit B in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value West Chicago apartment is the 2x1 Breckinridge Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Appletree neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
855 Munhall Ave, Unit B855 Munhall Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
Aspen Ridge Apartments2x1 Breckinridge2BR,1BA$2.17
Timber LakePine2BR,1BA$1.94
Winfield StationA41BR,1BA$2.53
Ascend St. CharlesA2 - Premium1BR,1BA$2.83
Springs at St CharlesStudio Grand OverlookStudio ,1BA$2.64
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Chicago is at Springs at St Charles listed at $1,750.

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 $1,660 at Timber Lake.

What is the most affordable West Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascend St. Charles and starts from $2,475.

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