1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (416 Rentals)

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8232 S Drexel Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8232 S Drexel Ave

8232 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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319 E 79th
1 Bedroom Apartments

319 E 79th

319-325 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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7903 S Eberhart
1 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Eberhart

7903 S Eberhart AveChicago, IL 60619
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741-53 E 79th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

741-53 E 79th St

741-753 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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400 E 81st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 E 81st St

400 E 81st StChicago, IL 60619
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7949 S Ellis Ave
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7949 S Ellis Ave

7949-7955 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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7949 S St Lawrence
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7949 S St Lawrence

7949 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60619

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963 E 84th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

963 E 84th St

963 E 84th StChicago, IL 60619
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8515 S Green
1 Bedroom Apartments

8515 S Green

8515 S Green StChicago, IL 60620
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8042 S Ellis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8042 S Ellis Ave

8034-8042 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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1133 E 82nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 E 82nd St

1133 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619
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8000-04 S Drexel Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8000-04 S Drexel Ave

8000-8004 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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7927 S Ellis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7927 S Ellis Ave

7927 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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8155 S Maryland
1 Bedroom Apartments

8155 S Maryland

8155-8157 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60619

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8238 S Ellis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8238 S Ellis Ave

8238-8246 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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935-941 E 81st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

935-941 E 81st St

935-941 E 81st StChicago, IL 60619
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Ingleside Building
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Ingleside Building

8101-8125 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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7917-27 S Drexel Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7917-27 S Drexel Ave

7917-7927 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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1108 E 82nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1108 E 82nd St

1108-1118 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619

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8253-59 S Ingleside Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8253-59 S Ingleside Ave

8253-8259 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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8203 S Indiana Ave
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8203 S Indiana Ave

8203 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60619
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South Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Side area of Chicago, IL is found at 7924 S Vernon and is listed at 850 square feet priced from $940. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
7924 S Vernon1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment850 Sq Ft$940
7901-11 S Dobson Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment675 Sq Ft$985
1108 E 82nd St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment650 Sq Ft$895
8152 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment650 Sq Ft$915
8127 S Ellis Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining650 Sq Ft$1,010
7920-26 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment650 Sq Ft$1,030

Cheapest Available South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Side of Chicago, IL is the Model Apartment 1 BDR Model starting from $750 at 1155 W 83rd St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Side is currently $1,035. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1155 W 83rd StModel Apartment 1 BDR$750
7917-27 S Drexel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$890
1108 E 82nd St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$895
8253-59 S Ingleside Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$900
8001-09 S Ellis Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$905
8152 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$915
8345-49 S Drexel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$925
8208 S Drexel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$930
7812 S Emerald Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment$935
7924 S Vernon1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$940

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Chicago, IL

Ranked #157

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Side Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Side is $1,035.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Side is a 850 square feet unit starting from $940 at 7924 S Vernon.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Side is currently 600 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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