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Houses for Rent in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

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    320 North Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    3 BEDS $1,600
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    524 North Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    3 BEDS $1,300
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    1931 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    4 BEDS $6,400
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    Apt A, Chicago, IL 60615
    2 BEDS $1,400
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    4918 West Altgeld Street, Chicago, IL 60639
    3 BEDS $2,150
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    2831 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
    2 BEDS $2,195
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    405 N Park Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
    1 BED $2,680
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    5143 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60641
    5 BEDS $3,110
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    2214 Irving Park Rd Unit #1, Chicago, IL 60618
    2 BEDS $2,650
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    5235 Long Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638
    3 BEDS $2,200
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    816 West 51St Place, Chicago, IL 60609
    3 BEDS $1,750
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    3859 South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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    3807 North Narragansett Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
    3 BEDS $2,350
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    4755 N Malden St, CHICAGO, IL 60640
    2 BEDS $1,695
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    4930 S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    4 BEDS $2,800
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    5427 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615
    3 BEDS $1,700
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    6164 North Hamilton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
    2 BEDS $1,700
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    A, Chicago, IL 60621
    2 BEDS $900
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    6532 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
    3 BEDS $3,300
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    7225 E Prairie Rd, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
    4 BEDS $5,300
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    7919 Oak Park Ave, Burbank, IL 60459
    3 BEDS $2,160
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    7535 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60645
    3 BEDS $2,600
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    8912 South Sacramento Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    3 BEDS $2,510
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    5458 Franklin Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    3 BEDS $2,380
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    1573 W 100Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60643
    3 BEDS $2,875
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West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 4.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,611 to $2,721.

Average rent in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

$2,721/mo West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $2,721.

    What's the typical rent budget in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    A share of 2% of apartments in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 21% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 5% of West Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 17% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 25% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 31% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL (31%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in West Side Chicago, IL

    70 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    76 /100
    Excellent Transit
    66 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 70, Transit Score®: 76, Bike Score®: 66

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is the rent for a house in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $1,300 and $1,600.

    How many houses are available in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL on RentCafe?

    There are 2 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a rental house in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The average West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rental house size is 1,452 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Renting a house in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Houses for rent in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL are usually located in non-central areas.

    West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL demographics

    • 455,477Total Population
    • 230,716 Female
      224,761 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL has 455,477 residents, 230,716 women and 224,761 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of West Side Chicago’s population is 34.

    West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL households

    • 94,721 Family
      88,128 Non-family
    • 45,909 Children
      136,940 No Children
    • 182,848Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $86,778Median Household Income

    There is a total of 182,848 households in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 45,909 have children and 136,940 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 94,721 family households and 88,128 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in West Side Chicago is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in West Side Chicago equals $86,778, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,728.

    West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 8% of the population in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 35% went to high-school, and 17% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 21% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 13% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 3 apartment rental properties in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL with prices ranging from $1,300 to $1,900. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $1,900, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 3 houses for rent in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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