Rental prices in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 4.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,640 to $2,755.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is $2,755.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $2,755.
A share of 2% of apartments in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 24% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 4% of West Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 12% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 26% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 32% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the > $3,000 range.
The largest share of rentals in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL (32%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
The price range of a house for rent is between $1,300 and $1,500.
There are 2 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.
The average West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rental house size is 1,148 sq. ft.
Renting a house in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.
Houses for rent in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL are usually located in non-central areas.
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.
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.
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.
You know it’s time for a change, and snatching your dream house might be the perfect way to start. If you’re not sure where to look, we’ll give you a tip. About 15 rental homes are located in West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL, ranging in price from $900 to $2,905. Whether you’re looking for duplexes, townhouses or single family homes for rent, you’re sure to find what you need. The average rent for a West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL property is about $2,050, but if you’re looking for cheap houses for rent, take a look at 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom properties, which are likely to be more affordable.
Single family homes have long been an attractive option for family oriented people. If you have a big family, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom properties might be the right fit for you. To find the home of your dreams, don’t forget to use the filters on RentCafe, so you can be sure that you’re not wasting any time looking at properties that don’t interest you. Soon enough you will be enjoying the privacy and comfort of your new home, without any noises coming from the upstairs neighbors. Don’t forget about the added benefit of having a backyard, a safe place for your children and family pet, where you can also try your hand at gardening and, why not, grow your own organic vegetables. Don’t forget to ask your landlord for permission in writing before you make any changes to the landscape. If one of the 15 West Side Chicago, Chicago, IL homes for rent is the right one for you, you can apply for a lease online right here on RentCafe.
