West Ridge Apartments

European immigrants in the mid-1800s first established the neighborhood, and a housing boom in the next century brought historic Victorian mansions, rowhouses, and bungalows.

Today, West Ridge also features more significant apartment buildings and charming two and three-flat vintage apartment buildings.  This far north Chicago neighborhood has become densely populated with many options for inexpensive apartments, including coach houses, single-family homes, vintage apartments, and rooms for rent.  Over the past decade, a steady renovation trend has brought modern amenities to many classic apartments for rent in West Ridge.

Many of the side streets in West Ridge are peaceful tree-lined streets creating a charming, walkable area filled with apartments for rent. Renters will find additional single-family homes for rent on the north end of West Ridge. In contrast, the south portion tends to have more condos for rent in boutique condominium buildings and three-flat apartment buildings.  

West Ridge apartments near many beautiful parks comprising Lerner Park, Indian Boundary Park, and the substantial Warren Park to the east. With these gorgeous streets and parks, West Ridge is an apartment destination for many pet-owners and frequently has a significant allocation of pet-friendly apartments for rent.

Rent prices in West Ridge are broadly comparable to those found in Rogers Park to the east.  This Far North Chicago neighborhood is a more cost-effective destination than the adjoining suburbs, including Evanston, Lincolnwood, and Skokie.

West Ridge is heavily multicultural like many Chicago neighborhoods, as nearly half its residents are foreign-born. There are ethnic boutiques and eateries galore, including enough Indian and Pakistani restaurants on Devon Street to confuse you into thinking you somehow drifted into southeast Asia. West Ridge is also home to one of the most significant Chasidic Jewish communities in the nation.

The Metra commuter train at the Rogers Park train station at Ravenswood and Lunt remains the most practical option to get to downtown and the Chicago Loop from West Ridge apartments.  The CTA Red Line and Purple Line trains have stopped running along the east side of West Ridge at Loyola, Morse, and Howard, but they’re a bit of a walk for those renting apartments in West Ridge.  CTA bus routes are also a helpful preference throughout West Ridge for renters.  

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CTA Bus Routes in West Ridge Chicago

#11 Lincoln

#49B North Western

#82 Kimball/Homan

#84 Peterson

#93 California-Dodge 

#96 Lunt 

#97 Skokie

#155 Devon

#206 Evanston Circulator 

Pace Bus Routes in West Ridge Chicago:

#215 Crawford

#290 Touhy

Schools in West Ridge Chicago

ABC Academy

Bethesda International Academy School

Bnos Rabbeinu Girls High School

Boone Elementary School

Clinton Elementary School

Cruz Elementary School

Decatur Classical School

George Armstrong Elementary School

Green Elementary School

Jamieson Elementary School

Jordan Community School

Keshet High School

Lubavitch Girls High School 

Mather High School

Neumann School

Northside Catholic Middle School

Rogers Elementary School

St. Hilary Elementary School

St. Margaret Mary School

St. Philip's Evangelical Lutheran School

Stone Scholastic Academy

Tzemach Tzedek Elementary School

West Ridge Elementary School

Yaakov High School

Yeshiva School

Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi Academy