Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
West Ridge, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Ridge

$1,795/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Ridge is $1,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Ridge

153

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Ridge rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Ridge, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in West Ridge have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in West Ridge, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in West Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Ridge is $1,649, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in West Ridge run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,297

3%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,547

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,900

5%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Ridge, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in West Ridge, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in West Ridge and Albany Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Ridge

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,885
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Ridge, Chicago, IL is 5% lower than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Ridge, Chicago, IL

6154-56 North Talman - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

6154-56 North Talman

6154 North Talman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,110–$1,450

2421 W Ardmore Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Ridge apartment for rent in Chicago

2BR/1.0BA

2421 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

$1,450

Price drop

5706 North Maplewood Avenue #G - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

West Ridge apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,596

$1,495

Price drop

2436 W Rosemont Ave #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Ridge apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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Frequently asked questions for West Ridge, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the West Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in West Ridge?

The average rent in West Ridge is $1,795 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Ridge?

Average rent prices in West Ridge have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does West Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Ridge is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in West Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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