
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (12 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Roosevelt Square

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

2713 W Gladys Ave, Unit 1

2728 W Wilcox St

2713 W Gladys Ave, Unit 1
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Near West Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near West Side Studio Apartments | $2,556 | $925 | $6,218 |
Near West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,976 | $1,204 | $10,000+ |
Near West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,896 | $1,109 | $10,000+ |
Near West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,272 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Near West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,600 | $5,600 | $5,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near West Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Near West Side Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
The Lydian | S02 | Studio,1BA | $2,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, IL
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1042 S Oakley Blvd Apartments in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $4,075. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2720 W Warren Blvd Model at 2720 W Warren Blvd, Unit #1 starting at $2,400 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Near West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1042 S Oakley Blvd Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
2720 W Warren Blvd, Unit #1 | 2720 W Warren Blvd | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
739 S Western Ave, Unit 3 | 739 S Western Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
812 S Oakley Blvd, Unit 2 | 812 S Oakley Blvd | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.02 |
44 N Paulina St, Unit 382S | 44 N Paulina St | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
125 S Leavitt St, Unit B | 125 S Leavitt St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
125 S Leavitt St | 125 S Leavitt St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
850 N Leavitt | 850 N Leavitt | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
2713 W Gladys Ave, Unit 1 | 2713 W Gladys Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
2713 W Gladys Ave, Unit 1 | 2713 W Gladys Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Getting Around the Near West Side Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
74 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near West Side is under $2,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near West Side is 1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd which is listed at $1,478, while the average apartment in Near West Side costs $4,130.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near West Side?
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 3 regular apartments in Near West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Near West Side?
Cheap apartments in Near West Side have an average cost of $1,020 which is $3,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West Side.
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