
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (150 Rentals)


Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

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1001 South State

Arrive South Loop

The Shelby

Astoria Tower

Prairie Shores

Aspire

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1400 Wabash
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30 East Roosevelt

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Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L Living

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

Arrive LEX

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Neveseno

Eleven40

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark
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1401 S. State

Prairie CoLiving

1407 on Michigan

1000M

Roosevelt Collection Lofts

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Eden Commons

2101 Michigan

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241 W 23rd St, Unit Second Floor, Unit Second Floor

899 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 1806, Unit 1806
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899 S Plymouth Ct

1808 S Michigan Ave, Unit 22, Unit 22

2110 S Wabash Ave

1720 S Michigan Ave, Unit #1516, Unit #1516

1322 S Wabash Ave

221 E Cullerton St, Unit 410, Unit 410

1720 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2513, Unit 2513

1464 S Michigan Ave

1400 S Michigan Ave

1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307, Unit 1307
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1305 S Michigan Ave

1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 1605, Unit 1605

1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2603, Unit 2603

1503 S State St, Unit 705, Unit 705

1600 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1805, Unit 1805

100 E 14th St

1322 S Prairie Ave, Unit 609, Unit 609

1250 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1250 S. Michigan Ave 1005, Unit 1250 S. Michigan Ave 1005

1600 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1310, Unit 1310

1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 23D, Unit 23D
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Near South Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near South Side Studio Apartments | $2,133 | $1,175 | $3,168 |
Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,704 | $1,272 | $6,583 |
| Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,780 | $1,798 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,574 | $8,655 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 150 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Near South Side area of Chicago, IL is found at Astoria Tower and is listed at 951 square feet priced from $2,479. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Tower | One Bedroom with Den 09A | 951 Sq Ft | $2,479 |
| Arrive South Loop | Maxwell | 925 Sq Ft | $2,699 |
| 1001 South State | One Bedroom 01 | 912 Sq Ft | $3,125 |
| Coeval | A9.L | 898 Sq Ft | $3,755 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | J | 893 Sq Ft | $2,943 |
| The Elle Apartments | 879 | 879 Sq Ft | $2,762 |
| 1000M | 1F | 855 Sq Ft | $4,267 |
| Arrive Michigan Avenue | 1B-7 | 850 Sq Ft | $3,109 |
| ELEVEN THIRTY | Tier 10/16 (1BR/1BA) | 843 Sq Ft | $2,560 |
| Arrive LEX | Barry | 825 Sq Ft | $2,509 |
Cheapest Available Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Near South Side of Chicago, IL is the Private bedroom with en-suite bathroom Model starting from $1,350 at Prairie CoLiving. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Near South Side is currently $2,704. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie CoLiving | Private bedroom with en-suite bathroom | $1,350 |
| Prairie Shores | Classic 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,486 |
| 21st Street Lofts by 3L Living | One Bed Loft - C | $1,569 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | $1,750 |
| 820 Michigan by 3L Living | 1 Bedroom East | $2,058 |
| 2101 Michigan | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | $2,116 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 1bd 1ba 11 | $2,137 |
| Astoria Tower | One Bedroom 11A | $2,299 |
| Eleven40 | J2 | $2,299 |
| The Shelby | A2 | $2,325 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear South Side, Chicago, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Near South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Near South Side with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Near South Side is at Prairie CoLiving listed at $1,350.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Near South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Near South Side is $2,704.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Near South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Near South Side is a 951 square feet unit starting from $2,479 at Astoria Tower.
What is the average size for Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Near South Side is currently 707 sq ft.
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