Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Chicago Neighborhood of West Chicago, IL from $900 (9 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

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99 Lee CtWinfield, IL 60190

Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown West Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown West Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences priced from $1,136. Timber Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable Downtown West Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,280
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Chicago, IL

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West Chicago area is the $2.21 price per square foot B2 Model at Winfield Station in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,296. The second greatest value Downtown West Chicago apartment is the 2x1 Breckinridge Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $1,976 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Appletree neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown West Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winfield StationB22BR,2BA$2.21
Aspen Ridge Apartments2x1 Breckinridge2BR,1BA$2.26
Timber LakePine2BR,1BA$1.83
306-314 Wilson Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago, IL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Chicago, Illinois. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West Chicago Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West Chicago?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown West Chicago is Wood Glen Senior Residences which is listed at $1,136, while the average apartment in Downtown West Chicago costs $1,969.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown West Chicago?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown West Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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