Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 29, 2020
The cheapest apartments for rent in West Town, Chicago730 W. Couch Place. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in West Town are hovering around $1,850, compared to a $1,600 one-bedroom median for Chicago as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a West Town rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2015 W. Superior St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,147/month, this 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 2015 W. Superior St., is 38.0% less than the $1,850/month median rent for a one bedroom in West Town.

The building features a business center; The unit comes furnished and includes air conditioning. Pets are not welcome.

(See the complete listing here.)

1737 W. Erie St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1737 W. Erie St., is listed for $1,500/month.

In the unit, look for stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and both air conditioning and central heating. The building features on-site laundry. The listing is cat-friendly. Expect a $65 application fee and a $350 move-in fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

532 N. Ogden Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom address at 532 N. Ogden Ave. At 550 square feet, it's also going for $1,500/month.

The building features additional storage space. The residence comes furnished and includes hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and both air conditioning and central heating. Pets are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the full listing here.)

730 W. Couch Place

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, there's this 522-square-foot studio at 730 W. Couch Place, listed at $1,660/month.

You can expect to see hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the studio. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry and garage parking.

(See the listing here.)

1447 W. Superior St.

Photo: Zumper

Check out this 620-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 1447 W. Superior St., listed at $1,785/month.

Expect to see a renovated kitchen, in-unit laundry and central heating and air conditioning in the residence. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $100 pet fee and a $250 move-in fee.

(Here's the listing.)


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