Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (36 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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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

West Town, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nevele22 - 1122 W ChicagoS03Studio,1BA$1,955
River West Lofts#0041BR,1BA$2,000
MILASAStudio,1BA$2,111
WesterlyStudio-e10aStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1613 N Racine Ave4BR,2BA$1.93
2124 W Rice St, Unit 32124 W Rice St3BR,2BA$2.11
1657 W Erie St, Unit M04B1657 W Erie StStudio ,3BA$2.37
825 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 2825 N Hermitage Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
1402 W Grand Ave, Unit 31402 W Grand Ave2BR,2BA$2.50
The 808 ClevelandPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath4BR,3BA$0.98
646 N Damen Ave, Unit 2R646 N Damen Ave2BR,1BA$2.13
1160 W Grand Ave1160 W Grand Ave2BR,1BA$2.32
1357 W Ancona St, Unit West Town1357 W Ancona St2BR,1BA$2.32
1473 W Erie St, Unit M00B1473 W Erie St1BR,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Town, Chicago, IL

Ranked #37

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

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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