Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (49 Rentals)
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2203 W Erie St

2139 W Huron St, Unit 2R

Verdant Apartments

1407 W Erie St, Unit A06C

715 N Willard Ct, Unit 1

1741 W Chicago Ave

2206 W Erie St, Unit 2R

Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago
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Luxe on Madison

2136 W Chicago Ave, Unit A07C

705 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 1R

2138 W Chicago Ave, Unit A07C

River West Lofts

727 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 1r

727 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 1R

1337 W Huron St

727 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 1R

2125 W Chicago Ave

1473 W Erie St, Unit A01C

1119 W Grand Ave, Unit 2R

1473 W Erie St, Unit M00B

1235 W Ohio St

Shoreham and Tides

2024 W Chicago Ave

1429 W Superior St, Unit 1

544 N Hermitage Ave, Unit #1

2138 W Chicago Ave, Unit G02C

2138 W Chicago Ave, Unit 2R
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 | $2,767 | $1,796 | $4,637 |
West Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
West Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,642 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
West Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,086 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
West Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $1,285 | $8,514 |
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Cheapest Available West Town Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Verdant Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago | S11 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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730 N Willard Ct, Unit M04B | 730 N Willard Ct | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 613 N Racine Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.93 |
1753 W Chicago Ave, Unit M04B | 1753 W Chicago Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
2107 W Huron St, Unit G | 2107 W Huron St | 3BR,1BA | $1.93 |
2141 W Superior St | 2141 W Superior St | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
2148 W Chicago Ave, Unit 3F | 2148 W Chicago Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
1407 W Erie St | 1407 W Erie St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
737 N May St, Unit 2R | 737 N May St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
530 N Noble St, Unit 2R | 530 N Noble St | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
715 N Willard Ct, Unit 1 | 715 N Willard Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Town, Chicago, IL
Ranked #45
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 $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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