1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (1,216 Rentals)

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South Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Lakefront area of Chicago, IL is found at Cloisters and is listed at 1,100 square feet priced from $2,499. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Cloistersclo-1b1a1,100 Sq Ft$2,499
5128-5132 S. Cornell Avenue5128-1bD1,009 Sq Ft$1,555
1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard1101-1bD922 Sq Ft$1,620
Shorelandshor1b7901 Sq Ft$2,265
8139-8145 S Maryland Ave1BR/1.0BA900 Sq Ft$1,300
Lakeside Grant Manor1 Bed market Deluxe830 Sq Ft$1,250
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard5049-1bD830 Sq Ft$1,495
6930-6942 S Crandon Ave1BD/1BA800 Sq Ft$1,150
Astoria Properties1 Beds, 1 Baths700 Sq Ft$1,150

Cheapest Available South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Lakefront of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $835 at 8000 S Ellis Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lakefront is currently $1,866. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
8000 S Ellis Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$835
8208 S Drexel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$860
8000-04 S Drexel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$870
8200-04 S Ingleside Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining$875
8155 S Maryland1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$885
8222-32 S Ingleside Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining$895
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom$900
6705 S Michigan1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$940
7624 S Kingston1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$940
7929 S State St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$950

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South Lakefront, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Lakefront with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Lakefront is at 8000 S Ellis Ave listed at $835.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Lakefront is $1,866.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Lakefront is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $2,499 at Cloisters.

What is the average size for South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Lakefront is currently 800 sq ft.

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