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West Chicago, IL

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Suburban comfort defines this picturesque Chicagoland community

Suburb Commuter Metra Rail Service Safe Low Crime Parks Golf

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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Chicago, IL is $1,296 for one bedroom, $1,564 for two bedrooms, and $1,494 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chicago has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,296/month
708 Sq Ft
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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
out of 10

Benjamin Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

250 Students

9
out of 10

Gary Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

443 Students

7
out of 10

Currier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

342 Students

6
out of 10

Turner Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

282 Students

6
out of 10

Benjamin Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

250 Students

9
out of 10

Leman Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,124 Students

3
out of 10

Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,076 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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

Top Apartments in West Chicago

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.