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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,996 | $1,779 | $2,326 |
West Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,081 | $2,479 |
West Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,555 | $2,996 |
West Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $2,299 | $2,986 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aspen Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Diamond | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Timber Lake | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
Springs at St Charles | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
Winfield Station | B2 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Winfield Station | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Springs at St Charles | 1 BR Designer Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Timber Lake | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Aspen Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Freestyle | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Getting Around West Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
31 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 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.
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