Ascend St. Charles
100 Lakeside Dr,
Saint Charles, IL 60174
$1,659 - $2,895
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 2025, the average apartment rent in West Chicago, IL is $1,417 for one bedroom, $1,675 for two bedrooms, and $1,526 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chicago has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,417/month
712 Sq Ft
House
$4,460/month
2,158 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
Public
Grades K-5
443 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
250 Students
Public
Grades K-5
365 Students
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
250 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,124 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,076 Students
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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
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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 November 2025.