Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL from $900 (14 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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306-314 Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

306-314 Wilson Ave

306-314 Wilson AveWest Chicago, IL 60185

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Geneva Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Park

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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Aspen Ridge Apartments1x1 Diamond1BR,1BA$1,579
Ascend St. CharlesA21BR,1BA$1,757
Springs at St Charles1 BR Grand Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,858
Winfield StationA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen Ridge Apartments2x2 Cambridge2BR,1BA$2.19
Winfield StationA11BR,1BA$2.73
Ascend St. CharlesA21BR,1BA$2.52
Springs at St CharlesStudio Grand OverlookStudio ,1BA$2.59
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Getting Around West Chicago, IL

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31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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