1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (496 Rentals)

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8249 S Evans
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8249 S Evans

8249 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619

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1133 E 82nd St
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1133 E 82nd St

1133 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619
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9218 S. Bishop
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9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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8157 S King Dr
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8157 S King Dr

8157 S King DrChicago, IL 60619

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7844 S Ellis Ave
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7844 S Ellis Ave

7844 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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8035 S Evans Ave
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8035 S Evans Ave

8035 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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8101 S Evans Ave
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8101 S Evans Ave

8101 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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7836 S Ada St
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7836 S Ada St

7836 S Ada StChicago, IL 60620
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7757 S King Dr
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7757 S King Dr

7757 S King DrChicago, IL 60619
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651 E 82nd St
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651 E 82nd St

651 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619

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7600 S May St
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7600 S May St

7600 S May StChicago, IL 60620
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8358 S May St
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8358 S May St

8358 S May StChicago, IL 60620
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Ingleside Manor
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Ingleside Manor

932-944 E 79th StChicago, 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 84th Place & Ingleside and is listed at 750 square feet priced from $850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
84th Place & Ingleside1 Beds, 1 Baths750 Sq Ft$850
7752 S Cornell1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment723 Sq Ft$1,060
8051 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining650 Sq Ft$895
8152 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment650 Sq Ft$915
8127 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining650 Sq Ft$1,010
Chatham Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Renovation650 Sq Ft$1,099
7920 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment650 Sq Ft$1,030
8935 S Dauphin Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining646 Sq Ft$1,185
8251 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining625 Sq Ft$975
7934 S Wabash1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining625 Sq Ft$995

Cheapest Available South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Side of Chicago, IL is the 1 BDR Model starting from $800 at 1155 W 83rd St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Side is currently $1,121. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1155 W 83rd St1 BDR$800
84th Place & Ingleside1 Beds, 1 Baths$850
8640 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$880
1108 E 82nd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$890
7917 S Drexel1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$895
963 E 84th St1 Beds, 1 Baths$895
8051 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining$895
7701 S Stewart1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$910
8152 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$915
8155 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$935

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South Side, Chicago, IL

Ranked #120

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Side Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Side is at 1155 W 83rd St listed at $800.

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 $1,121.

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 750 square feet unit starting from $850 at 84th Place & Ingleside.

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 700 sq ft.

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