Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL from $900 (14 Rentals)

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121-157 Wycliffe Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

121-157 Wycliffe Dr

121-157 Wycliffe DrWest Chicago, IL 60185
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205-219 Parker Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

205-219 Parker Ave

205-219 Parker AveWest Chicago, IL 60185
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306-314 Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

306-314 Wilson Ave

306-314 Wilson AveWest Chicago, IL 60185
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Ascend St Charles
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascend St Charles

100 Lakeside DrSt. Charles, IL 60174

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Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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Geneva Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Park

7-20 Simpson StGeneva, IL 60134
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West Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Ridge Apartments in the Appletree neighborhood priced from $1,349. Timber Lake in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,380. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen Ridge Apartments1x1 Diamond1BR,1BA$1,349
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,380
Springs at St CharlesStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,674
Winfield StationB22BR,2BA$2,208

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chicago area is the $2.13 price per square foot B2 Model at Winfield Station in the in the South Wheaton neighborhood starting from $2,208. The second greatest value West Chicago apartment is the 1 BR Designer Courtyard Model at Springs at St Charles starting at $2,109 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winfield StationB22BR,2BA$2.13
Springs at St Charles1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.71
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1.91
Aspen Ridge Apartments1x1 Freestyle1BR,1BA$2.10

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31 / 100

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43 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Chicago is at Springs at St Charles listed at $1,674.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chicago Apartment is $1,349 at Aspen Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Chicago is starting from $1,593 at Aspen Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs at St Charles and starts from $2,728.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.