
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (3,329 Rentals)


4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615

Lake Meadows Apartments

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AMLI West Loop

Arrive Michigan Avenue

1001 South State

Arrive South Loop

The Shelby

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AMLI Lofts

626 on The Park
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Astoria Tower

Sentral Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

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Fisher Building Apartments

Prairie Shores

The Station Lofts

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1400 Wabash

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Imprint

Porte
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820 Michigan by 3L Living

The Van Buren

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30 East Roosevelt

4611 S Drexel Blvd

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

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The Flamingo Apartments

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Coeval

Coppia

Arrive LEX

Park Boulevard 2B
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Neveseno

The Jax

Eleven40

The Cooper

The Duncan

727 West Madison

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark

Roosevelt Collection Lofts
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777 South State

Algonquin Apartments

Gateway West Loop

The Del Prado

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The Regal Apartments

Scio at the Medical District

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Museum Walk Apartments

4611 S Ellis Ave

The Alfred

Aspire Residences
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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 | $1,809 | $575 | $4,011 |
Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,988 | $2,468 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,613 | $2,925 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 3329 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloisters | clo-1b1a | 1,100 Sq Ft | $2,595 |
| Shoreland | shor1bg | 1,085 Sq Ft | $2,420 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Chicago of Chicago, IL is the The Burnham Model starting from $170 at Coleman Place At Legends South. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Chicago is currently $2,314. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman Place At Legends South | The Burnham | $170 |
| The Talman Building | 1 bedroom | $850 |
| 1108 E 82nd St Chicago, IL 60619 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $880 |
| 8051 S Ingleside Ave 934-42 E 81st Chicago, IL 60619 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | $895 |
| Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | $900 |
| 8200-04 S Ingleside Ave 915-19 E 82nd St Chicago, IL 60619 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | $900 |
| 8109-17 S Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60620 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #13
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Chicago with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Chicago is at Coleman Place At Legends South listed at $170.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Chicago is $2,314.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Chicago is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $2,595 at Cloisters.
What is the average size for Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Chicago is currently 697 sq ft.
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