Ascend St Charles
100 Lakeside Dr,
Saint Charles, IL 60174
$1,643 - 2,649 | 1-3 Beds
West Chicago
West Chicago, IL
Area Guide
Suburban comfort defines this picturesque Chicagoland community
Suburb
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Commuter
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Metra
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Rail Service
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Parks
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Golf
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As its name implies, the city of West Chicago is a suburban community located about 35 miles due west of the Chicago Loop. Metra rail service makes travel between the two cities highly convenient, and West Chicago has a cultivated a reputation as a popular home base for commuters. The compact Downtown area features a row of historic brick buildings lining Main Street, creating a charming walking district of locally-owned storefront businesses and tree-shaded sidewalks. Golf courses and large public parks surround the community, providing residents with abundant options for outdoor recreation; positioned near the center of the city, Turtle Splash Water Park is particularly popular in the summertime.
Rent Trends
As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in West Chicago, IL is $1,286 for one bedroom, $1,597 for two bedrooms, and $1,483 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chicago has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,286/month
708 Sq Ft
Transportation
31
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Norton Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
501 Students
10
Public
Grades 5-8
250 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
443 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
282 Students
6
Public
Grades 5-8
250 Students
9
Public
Grades 6-8
1,124 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
2,076 Students
5
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve
- Timber Ridge Forest Preserve
- West DuPage Woods
- Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve
- Kline Creek Farm
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
