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The price range for a studio apartment in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $770 and $6,085.
There are 112 studio rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 23 Oct 2026.
The average West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL studio apartment size is 395 sq. ft.
Studio apartments in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL tend to be more affordable than other apartments and they have lower utility costs.
One of the downsides of living in a studio apartment is the limited storage space.
Looking to find an efficiency apartment in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL? You’re not the only one. Studio apartments are one of the most searched types of rental housing in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. They give you the advantage of living in a trendy neighborhood close to work, shopping, dining, entertainment and public transportation while keeping your rent expense at a minimum. In West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL you have no less than 79 properties to choose from, offering a total of 271 small apartments. The average rent in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is currently $2,704, but if you want to spend as little as possible, affordable single bedroom apartments go for as low as $990 per month.
Cheap studios and efficiency apartments normally have the kitchen in the main room, which is a major discouraging factor for renters… But don’t let this scare you away: there are always some exceptions that prove the rule, and it’s worth locating them in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL too. Some newer apartment buildings have very spacious floor-plans with layouts that allow you to divide the sleeping and living space for more privacy and comfort. A few design tricks, like a well-placed mirror, a bookshelf divider and functional space-saving furniture can make all the difference. As a benchmark, keep in mind that, in this neighborhood, apartments offer about 1,034 Sqft of living space, on average. Be prepared that bachelor flats with a separate kitchen tend to be a bit more expensive than your average one room apartment. If you plan on cooking and eating in a lot, it may be worth spending the extra dollars per month to have your kitchen separate from your bedroom/living area. It all comes down to finding a studio apartment that fits your lifestyle and your personal preferences.
