Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL from $900 (16 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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2 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Park

7-20 Simpson StGeneva, IL 60134
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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. Timber Lake in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,405. 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
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,405
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Aspen Ridge Apartments1x1 Diamond1BR,1BA$1,553
Ascend St. CharlesA21BR,1BA$1,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL

As of September 14, 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 $1,864. The second greatest value West Chicago apartment is the 1 BR Designer Courtyard Garage Model at Springs at St Charles starting at $2,276 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Oak Meadows 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.
Aspen Ridge Apartments2x2 Cambridge2BR,1BA$2.19
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard Garage1BR,1BA$2.92
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1.95
Winfield StationA11BR,1BA$2.54
Ascend St. CharlesA21BR,1BA$2.46
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.23
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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31 / 100

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43 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,799 at Aspen Ridge Apartments.

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 $2,737.

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