
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL (74 Rentals)


Thornwood Apartments

185 W 14th Pl

811 Sangamon St

737-747 Grant Ave

1206 West End Ave

128 E Joe Orr Rd

26-28 W 29th St

203 E 17th

1317-1319 Vincennes Ave
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3034 Chicago Rd

Golden Towers I & II

1828 Euclid Ave

1635 Oak St

631 Carpenter St

1227 Otto Blvd

96 W 15th St

1631 Buena Vista Ave

Otto Square Veterans

378 West 116th
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1636 Aberdeen St

274 W 14th Pl

Oakwood Apartments

1430 Donovan Dr

2520 Chicago Rd

450-480 W 16th St

737--747 Grant Ave

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Westbridge Apartments

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3331 Commercial, Unit 10

3331 10th St

3331 Commercial Ave

2051 Ridge Rd

21913 S Jeffrey St

2025 Maple Rd

17842 Park Ave

18019 Dixie Hwy

Juniper Towers

Homewood Shores
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77 E 34th St

406 E Hickory Rdg

2640 Flossmoor Rd

1947 Hickory Rd

21825 S Jeffrey Ave

514-516 Roberts Dr

128 W 34th St

18205 Morgan St

76 W 34th St

18154 Martin Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Studio Apartments | $955 | $800 | $1,110 |
Chicago Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $995 | $1,475 |
| Chicago Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $1,175 | $1,725 |
| Chicago Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,036 | $2,300 |
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Largest Available Chicago Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chicago Heights, IL is found at Oakwood Townhomes in the Lincoln Station neighborhood and is 706 square feet priced from $1,365. Linden Park Apartments in the Downtown Park Forest neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 630 square feet and currently listed start at $1,160. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chicago Heights:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes Updated | 706 Sq Ft | $1,365 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 630 Sq Ft | $1,160 |
| Oakwood Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 500 Sq Ft | $900 |
Cheapest Available Chicago Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chicago Heights, IL is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model starting from $900 at Oakwood Apartments in the Chateaux neighborhood. The second most affordable Chicago Heights 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath A Model at Linden Park Apartments starting at $1,160 in the Downtown Park Forest neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chicago Heights is currently $1,284. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chicago Heights:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $900 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | $1,160 |
| Oakwood Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhouse | $1,365 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chicago Heights Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Heights Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago Heights is $1,284.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago Heights is a 706 square feet unit starting from $1,365 at Oakwood Townhomes.
What is the average size for Chicago Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago Heights is currently 685 sq ft.
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