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

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5300-5308 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

5020 S Woodlawn Ave

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South Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lakefront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Lakefront Studio Apartments | $1,522 | $575 | $5,158 |
South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $575 | $6,150 |
South Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $995 | $9,269 |
South Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
South Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
South Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,867 | $2,200 | $5,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Cloisters | clo-1b1a | 1,100 Sq Ft | $2,499 |
8139-8145 S Maryland Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 900 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
5401-5405 S. Drexel Boulevard | 5401-1b2 | 890 Sq Ft | $1,920 |
Solstice on the Park | sop-1b1d | 883 Sq Ft | $3,355 |
Shoreland | shor1b12 | 881 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
South Shore Beach Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 880 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
Lakeside Grant Manor | 1 Bed market Deluxe | 830 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
6930-6942 S Crandon Ave | 1BD/1BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
Astoria Properties | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 700 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
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 Apartment Model starting from $860 at 8000-04 S Drexel Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lakefront is currently $1,872. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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8000-04 S Drexel Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $860 |
8208 S Drexel Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $865 |
7925 S Phillips | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $870 |
2920-2922 E 90th St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $880 |
8155 S Maryland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $890 |
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | $900 |
7901 S Paxton | 1 Bedroom | $905 |
8238 S Ellis Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining | $915 |
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Best Local Schools in 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 8000-04 S Drexel Ave listed at $860.
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 $1,872.
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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