1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (3,339 Rentals)

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AMLI West Loop
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$2,823 - $5,334
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$2,400 - $6,667

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$2,400 - $6,667
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AMLI West Loop

205 S PeoriaChicago, IL 60607
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1001 South State
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$2,663 - $9,053
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$2,448 - $14,355

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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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AMLI Lofts
$2,701 - $5,741
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$2,256 - $5,861

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$2,256 - $5,861
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AMLI Lofts

850 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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1400 Wabash
$2,444 - $2,610
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$2,200 - $7,568

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1400 Wabash

1400 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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Imprint
$2,421 - $2,666
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$2,023 - $11,295

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Imprint

717 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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Coeval
$2,129 - $3,563
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$2,054 - $5,635

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Coeval

51 E 14th StChicago, IL 60605
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The Van Buren
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$2,371 - $2,908
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$2,481 - $6,199

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

The Van Buren

808 W Van Buren StChicago, IL 60607
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Neveseno
$2,284 - $3,384
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$2,284 - $8,740

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Neveseno

1717 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616
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The Cooper
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$2,586 - $3,009
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$2,109 - $8,547

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The Cooper

720 S Wells StChicago, IL 60607
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1401 S. State
$2,284 - $9,879
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$2,290 - $24,461

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1401 S. State

1401 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at SKY55 and is listed at 1,114 square feet priced from $2,865. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SKY551Q1,114 Sq Ft$2,865
Cloistersclo-1b1a1,100 Sq Ft$2,495
LUELLA1/11,100 Sq Ft$1,200
6900 S South Shore Drive1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$1,400
Burnham PointeResidence 6 & 7 (1BR+Den/1.5BA)963 Sq Ft$3,125
Roosevelt Collection LoftsM956 Sq Ft$3,445
2358 E 70th PlLarge950 Sq Ft$1,450
The ShelbyA3935 Sq Ft$2,495
Arrive LEXAddison915 Sq Ft$2,619
Wells Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A4908 Sq Ft$2,862

Cheapest Available Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Chicago of Chicago, IL is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model starting from $850 at 84th Place & Ingleside. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Chicago is currently $2,245. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
84th Place & Ingleside1 Beds, 1 Baths$850
1155 W 83rd St1 BDR$850
8640 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$880
7110 S Ridgeland1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining$885
1108 E 82nd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$890
8051 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining$895
7925 S Phillips1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$895
7917 S Drexel1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$895
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom$900

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Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL

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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 84th Place & Ingleside listed at $850.

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 $2,245.

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 1,114 square feet unit starting from $2,865 at SKY55.

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 950 sq ft.

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