
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (7,785 Rentals)


4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615

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626 on the Park

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Sentral Michigan Avenue

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The Shelby

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4208-4214 S Michigan Ave

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1001 South State

Vue 53

NEMA Chicago

Astoria Tower

Fisher Building Apartments

Prairie Shores

The Station Lofts

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1400 Wabash
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Imprint

Porte

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The Van Buren

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30 East Roosevelt

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Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L Living

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[DO NOT MANAGE] 4611 South Drexel Blvd

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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living
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731 Plymouth by 3L Living

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Tailor Lofts

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The Flamingo Apartments

Park Boulevard 2B

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Neveseno

The Rosie

The Jax

The Alfred
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Aspire Residences

Eleven40

The Cooper

The Duncan

727 West Madison

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1000 South Clark

777 South State

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Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,736 | $550 | $6,511 |
| Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,627 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,516 | $2,475 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #16
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
Carson Elementary School
Gage Park High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Chicago. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have children? Southwest Chicago ranks as a leading section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and access to highly-rated education.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like parks, paths, and trails? this section of town is a highly-rated submarket for nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This residential neighborhood has come to be one of the finest higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, maid services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Does your family raise furry friends? this part of Chicago is amongst the finest communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Chicago?
There are currently 2,564 Studio Apartments in Southwest Chicago with rent ranges from $550 to $6,511 with an average price of $1,736.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Chicago ranges from $650 to $15,732 with an average monthly rent of $2,308.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Chicago range from $650 to $15,335. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,570.
How expensive are Southwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,871 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $17,492 - averaging $2,670 for the location.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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