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6315-6319 S California AveChicago, IL 60629
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Elsdon Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (16 Rentals)
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West Elsdon, Chicago, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Elsdon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elsdon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| West Elsdon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $1,140 | $1,860 |
| West Elsdon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $1,125 | $2,000 |
| West Elsdon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,400 | $2,250 |
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West Elsdon, Chicago, IL Local Guide
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Cheapest Available West Elsdon Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Elsdon area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 6306 S Fairfield priced from $970. 6400 S Rockwell St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable West Elsdon apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6306 S Fairfield | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| 6400 S Rockwell St | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| 2504 W 63rd St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Park Place Apartments | Two Bedroom 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| 4351 S Honore St | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Elsdon, IL
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Elsdon area is the $0.63 price per square foot 5536 W 63rd Plz Model at 5536 W 63rd Plz, Unit 1 in the in the Clearing neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Elsdon apartment is the 4525 S Christiana Ave Model at 4525 S Christiana Ave, Unit First floor starting at $1,600 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Brighton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Elsdon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5536 W 63rd Plz, Unit 1 | 5536 W 63rd Plz | 1BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 4525 S Christiana Ave, Unit First floor | 4525 S Christiana Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 1 | 4450 S Homan Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 6137 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 | 6137 S Fairfield Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 2504 W 63rd St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Park Place Apartments | Two Bedroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 4351 S Honore St | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 6237-45 Kedzie | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 64th/Kedzie (6401-05) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 6400 S Rockwell St | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Elsdon, Chicago, IL
Ranked #157
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL
Peck Elementary School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades PK-4 (798)
5 out of 10
Solorio Acad High School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1259)
5 out of 10
Hernandez Middle School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades 6-8 (856)
3 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Best Local Schools in West Elsdon, Chicago, IL
Peck Elementary School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades PK-4 (798)
5 out of 10
Solorio Acad High School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1259)
5 out of 10
Hernandez Middle School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades 6-8 (856)
3 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Getting Around the West Elsdon Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 West Elsdon Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Elsdon?
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 West Elsdon 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 West Elsdon?
Cheap apartments in West Elsdon have an average cost of $153 which is $1,297 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Elsdon.
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