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Budget apartments for rent in Near West Side, Chicago

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Published on August 22, 2019
Budget apartments for rent in Near West Side, Chicago 2 S. Leavitt St. | Photo: Zumper

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet—there are deals to be had. So what does a cheap rent on a rental in Near West Side look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood is very walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,280, compared to a $1,595 one-bedroom median for Chicago as a whole.

A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Near West Side via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Chicago neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2 S. Leavitt St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,595/month, this 825-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom space, located at 2 S. Leavitt St., is 30.0% less than the $2,280/month median rent for a one bedroom in Near West Side.

The building offers an elevator and garage parking. Also, expect in-unit laundry and granite countertops in the residence. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Look out for a $250 move-in fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1060 W. Van Buren St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 1060 W. Van Buren St., is listed for $1,700/month.

The unit features a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building offers assigned parking and a swimming pool. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1500 W. Monroe St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment at 1500 W. Monroe St., which is going for $1,900/month.

Building amenities include garage parking. The unit also has a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a fireplace. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

24 S. Morgan St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 688-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 24 S. Morgan St., listed at $2,175/month.

You'll see a balcony and in-unit laundry in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building offers a gym and assigned parking. The listing specifies a $250 cat fee and a $350 dog fee. 

(See the listing here.)


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