Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (49 Rentals)

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1337 W Huron
1 Bedroom Apartments

1337 W Huron

1337 W HuronChicago, IL 60642
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2218 W Chicago Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2218 W Chicago Ave

2218 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60622
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1625 W Superior St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 W Superior St

1625 W Superior StChicago, IL 60622
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1436 W Erie
2 Bedroom Apartments

1436 W Erie

1436 W Erie StChicago, IL 60642
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Huron 1347 W
1 Bedroom Apartments

Huron 1347 W

1347 W Huron StChicago, IL 60642
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730 N Milwaukee Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

730 N Milwaukee Ave

730 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60642
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1039 Grand Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1039 Grand Ave

1039 W Grand AveChicago, IL 60642
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543 N Noble St
2 Bedroom Apartments

543 N Noble St

543 N Noble StChicago, IL 60642
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732 N Ada St
1 Bedroom Apartments

732 N Ada St

732 N Ada StChicago, IL 60642
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Reside on Green Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reside on Green Street

500 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60642
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Throop 734 N
1 Bedroom Apartments

Throop 734 N

734 N Throop StChicago, IL 60642
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1057 W Grand
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1057 W Grand

1057 W Grand AveChicago, IL 60642
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West Town, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Town Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verdant Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,507
Nevele22 - 1122 W ChicagoS11Studio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Town, IL

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Town area is the $1.41 price per square foot 730 N Willard Ct Model at 730 N Willard Ct, Unit M04B in the in the West Town neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value West Town apartment is the 613 N Racine Ave Model at 613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,950 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the West Town neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Town apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
730 N Willard Ct, Unit M04B730 N Willard Ct3BR,2.5BA$1.41
613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1613 N Racine Ave4BR,2BA$1.93
1753 W Chicago Ave, Unit M04B1753 W Chicago Ave3BR,2BA$1.73
2107 W Huron St, Unit G2107 W Huron St3BR,1BA$1.93
2141 W Superior St2141 W Superior St3BR,1BA$1.79
2148 W Chicago Ave, Unit 3F2148 W Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
1407 W Erie St1407 W Erie St2BR,1BA$2.00
737 N May St, Unit 2R737 N May St2BR,1BA$2.00
530 N Noble St, Unit 2R530 N Noble St2BR,1BA$2.05
715 N Willard Ct, Unit 1715 N Willard Ct2BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Town, Chicago, IL

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Town Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 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 West Town Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Town?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Town is under $1,925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Town?

The cheapest apartment in West Town is Verdant Apartments which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in West Town costs $4,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Town?

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 49 regular apartments in West Town 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 Town?

Cheap apartments in West Town have an average cost of $874 which is $3,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Town.

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