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

 

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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,859. 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 Apartments2x2 Cambridge2BR,1BA$1,859
Winfield StationA21BR,1BA$1,914
Springs at St Charles1 BR Grand Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,989
Ascend St. CharlesB42BR,1BA$2,054

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chicago area is the $2.07 price per square foot B4 Model at Ascend St. Charles in the in the Riverfront neighborhood starting from $2,054. The second greatest value West Chicago apartment is the 2x1 Eldorado Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $1,919 with a $2.19 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.
Ascend St. CharlesB42BR,1BA$2.07
Aspen Ridge Apartments2x1 Eldorado2BR,1BA$2.19
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.62
Winfield StationA11BR,1BA$2.70
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

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43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal 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 $1,859 at Aspen Ridge Apartments.

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