Apartments for Rent in West Chicago, IL

Prices and availability in West Chicago, IL were last updated on 9 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in West Chicago, IL are: Riverwoods Apartments and 28w608 Bolles Ave West Chicago, IL 60185.

The average rent in West Chicago, IL is $1,536.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Chicago, IL is between $1,000 and $1,070.

In West Chicago, 29% of the residents are renting compared to 71% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of West Chicago's rentals, 67% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in West Chicago are about 52 years old, on average. Of these, 6% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in West Chicago are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 57% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.