
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (36 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

2319 W Chicago Ave

River West Lofts

705 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 1R

Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago

1460 W Huron St
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852 N Leavitt

727 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 1R

727 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 1r

2125 W Chicago Ave

727 N Hoyne Ave

727 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 1R

1473 W Erie St, Unit M00B

1119 W Grand Ave, Unit 2R

2024 W Chicago Ave, Unit 2F

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2127 W Chicago Ave

2138 W Chicago Ave

2024 W Chicago Ave
West Town, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Town?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Town Studio Apartments | $2,732 | $1,950 | $6,191 |
West Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $1,850 | $9,100 |
West Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,948 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
West Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,776 | $900 | $10,000+ |
West Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available West Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Town area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago priced from $1,955. River West Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable West Town apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago | S03 | Studio,1BA | $1,955 |
River West Lofts | #004 | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
MILA | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,111 |
Westerly | Studio-e10a | Studio,1BA | $2,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Town, IL
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Town area is the $1.93 price per square foot 613 N Racine Ave Model at 613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West Town neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value West Town apartment is the 2124 W Rice St Model at 2124 W Rice St, Unit 3 starting at $3,800 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the West Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Town apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 613 N Racine Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.93 |
2124 W Rice St, Unit 3 | 2124 W Rice St | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
1657 W Erie St, Unit M04B | 1657 W Erie St | Studio ,3BA | $2.37 |
825 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 2 | 825 N Hermitage Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
1402 W Grand Ave, Unit 3 | 1402 W Grand Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
The 808 Cleveland | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $0.98 |
646 N Damen Ave, Unit 2R | 646 N Damen Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
1160 W Grand Ave | 1160 W Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
1357 W Ancona St, Unit West Town | 1357 W Ancona St | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
1473 W Erie St, Unit M00B | 1473 W Erie St | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Town, Chicago, IL
Ranked #37
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,235.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Town?
The cheapest apartment in West Town is River West Lofts which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in West Town costs $4,023.
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 $908 which is $3,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Town.
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