Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,186 at Inspire West Town and $3,075 at Avenir — Inspire West Town is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,195 at Inspire West Town and $1,899 at Avenir. Inspire West Town lists 12 homes (11 available now); Avenir lists 9 (8 available now). Inspire West Town charges pet fees of $300 per pet ($450 for two) plus pet rent of $35–$60/mo. Avenir’s utility package runs $125–$180/mo by home size, covering water and sewer, heat, cooking gas, trash and internet.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
Inspire West Town and Avenir are both professionally managed buildings in West Town — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at Inspire West Town and Avenir?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Inspire West Town | 2 | 2 | $2,195 | $2,195–$2,850 | $2,523 | 446 |
| Avenir | 8 | 7 | $1,899 | $1,899–$2,295 | $2,109 | 348–515 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Inspire West Town | 4 | 3 | $2,186 | $2,186–$3,150 | $2,725 | 561–659 |
| Avenir | 1 | 1 | $3,075 | $3,075 | $3,075 | 714 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Inspire West Town | 6 | 6 | $2,871 | $2,871–$5,000 | $3,684 | 791–884 |
| Avenir | No two-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| Inspire West Town | Avenir | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 670 N May St, Chicago, IL 60642, Chicago | 730 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | West Town | West Town |
| Homes listed | 12 | 9 |
| Available now | 11 | 8 |
| Current special | — | — |
| Fees & utilities | Pet fees: $300 per pet ($450 for two pets, 2 max per household), plus pet rent of $35/mo for one pet or $60/mo for two. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) | Utility package by home size — studios $125/mo · convertibles $130 · 1-bedrooms $140 · 2-bedrooms $160 · 3-bedrooms $180 — covering water and sewer, heat, cooking gas, trash removal and internet; electricity is on the resident’s own ComEd account. Parking: reserved garage $310/mo. Pet fees: $400 per pet ($550 for two pets) + pet rent of $30/mo for one pet or $45/mo for two, max 2 pets. Application fee $65 per person. Admin fee $500 per apartment. (Per the building’s fee sheet on file, 2023.) |
| Parking (building summary) | — | Reserved garage parking $310/mo (per fee sheet on file) |
| Pets | — | Dogs & cats OK; max 2; $400 one-time fee ($550 for two pets) + $25/mo pet rent; breed restrictions apply |
| Laundry | — | In-unit |
| Transit | — | — |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 95 / 79 / 97 | 95 / 78 / 95 |
| Year built | 2023 | 2020 |
| Amenity highlights | Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Dog run · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Dog run · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Inspire West Town or Avenir?
One-bedrooms start at $2,186 at Inspire West Town (4 homes, averaging $2,725) and $3,075 at Avenir (1 homes, averaging $3,075), so Inspire West Town has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a studio, Inspire West Town or Avenir?
Studios start at $2,195 at Inspire West Town and $1,899 at Avenir; Avenir starts lower.
How many homes are available now at Inspire West Town and Avenir?
Inspire West Town has 11 of its 12 listed homes available now; Avenir has 8 of 9. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What are the fees at Inspire West Town and Avenir?
Inspire West Town: Pet fees: $300 per pet ($450 for two pets, 2 max per household), plus pet rent of $35/mo for one pet or $60/mo for two. Only the pet figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) Avenir: Utility package by home size — studios $125/mo · convertibles $130 · 1-bedrooms $140 · 2-bedrooms $160 · 3-bedrooms $180 — covering water and sewer, heat, cooking gas, trash removal and internet; electricity is on the resident’s own ComEd account. Parking: reserved garage $310/mo. Pet fees: $400 per pet ($550 for two pets) + pet rent of $30/mo for one pet or $45/mo for two, max 2 pets. Application fee $65 per person. Admin fee $500 per apartment. (Per the building’s fee sheet on file, 2023.)
Where are Inspire West Town and Avenir located?
Both buildings are in West Town, Chicago: Inspire West Town at 670 N May St, Chicago, IL 60642 and Avenir at 730 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642.
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Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.