
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 | $1,982 | $1,852 | $2,504 |
West Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,136 | $5,002 |
West Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,645 | $5,629 |
West Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $2,810 | $6,131 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wood Glen Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
Aspen Ridge Apartments | 2x2 Cambridge | 2BR,1BA | $1,859 |
Winfield Station | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,914 |
Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $1,989 |
Ascend St. Charles | B4 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ascend St. Charles | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Aspen Ridge Apartments | 2x1 Eldorado | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Designer Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Winfield Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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
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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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