Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 7, 2026
Average rent in
West Ridge, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Ridge
$1,795/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in West Ridge is $1,795 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Ridge
188
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Ridge rentals at each price point
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 6% 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in West Ridge run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 1% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,525 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,875 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,475 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | 10% |  24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany Park | $1,750 | |
Belmont Cragin | $1,395 | |
Humboldt Park | $1,895 | |
Irving Park | $1,750 | |
Lincoln Square | $1,995 | |
Lower West Side | $1,922 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,695 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,165 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,550 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
24%
Albany Park
Average rent
$1,750
Belmont Cragin
Average rent
$1,395
Humboldt Park
Average rent
$1,895
Irving Park
Average rent
$1,750
Lincoln Square
Average rent
$1,995
Lower West Side
Average rent
$1,922
Apartments
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,165
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
7%
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
8%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Ridge, Chicago, IL is 3% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
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5d+ ago
6154 North Talman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,110–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Ridge apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
West Ridge condo for rent in Chicago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
West Ridge apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$13,519
$11,263
Price drop
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23h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,081
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,401
$5,450
Price drop
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3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,207
$4,970
Price drop
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6h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
1d ago
Verified
2333 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$2,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6826 N Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,735–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
6305 N Claremont Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60659
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
Verified
6326 6326 N. Artesian #3R, Chicago, IL 60659
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2349-59 2349-59 W. Jarvis/7335-37 N. Western, Chicago, IL 60645
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 July 4, 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 6% since last year.
How does West Ridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Ridge is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 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).