Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
West Ridge, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Ridge

$1,795/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Ridge is $1,795 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Ridge

148

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in West Ridge run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

5%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,850

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,600

3%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,600

22%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

No Change

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 by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Ridge, Chicago, IL is equal to the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Ridge, Chicago, IL

6154-56 North Talman - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Apartment for rent

6316 N Artesian Ave #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Ridge house for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

6316 N Artesian Ave #102, Chicago, IL 60659

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

2348 W Touhy Ave #2H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

12h ago

8.5

Very good

6437-43 North Hamilton Avenue

6437 N Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

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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 August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Ridge?

Average rent prices in West Ridge have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does West Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Ridge is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 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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