How many apartments are available in Downtown West Chicago on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 4 apartments available near Downtown West Chicago.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown West Chicago?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown West Chicago is around $1,599 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown West Chicago?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown West Chicago is around $1,794 per month.

How many apartments are available in West Chicago, IL on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 569 apartments available in West Chicago.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in West Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a <a href='/west-chicago-il/1-bedroom-apartments-for-rent' >one-bedroom apartment</a> in West Chicago is around $1,600 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a <a href='/west-chicago-il/2-bedroom-apartments-for-rent' >two-bedroom apartment</a> in West Chicago is around $1,790 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in West Chicago, IL?

For a two-bedroom apartment in West Chicago, the average rent price is $1,790 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,610 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in West Chicago, IL?

Based on average rent prices in West Chicago, to afford a <a href='/west-chicago-il/1-bedroom-apartments-for-rent' >one-bedroom apartment</a> you would need an annual household income of $64,000 to live comfortably.

Apartments in Downtown West Chicago

West Chicago:
September Rent Report

Welcome to the September 2026 West Chicago Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2026 key findings and figures for the West Chicago rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in West Chicago and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of West Chicago average rent prices in the chart below.

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West Chicago Rent Prices Decrease From August to September

West Chicago rent prices decreased over the last month. From August to September, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a West Chicago one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from August to September, West Chicago experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a West Chicago two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

September Prices: West Chicago vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in West Chicago and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in West Chicago over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the West Chicago suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

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Rents did not increase in any of the West Chicago suburbs
Rents did not decrease in any of the West Chicago suburbs.

September 2026 Pricing Trends: West Chicago vs. National Comparisons

West Chicago Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in West Chicago over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, West Chicago average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a West Chicago one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about West Chicago and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for West Chicago and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.