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


Bellwether Residences

4901 S Drexel

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AMLI West Loop

Sentral Michigan Avenue

Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

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1001 South State

East Park Tower

Drexel Grand

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AMLI Lofts

Fisher Building Apartments

5550 S Dorchester

Astoria Tower

City Hyde Park

Prairie Shores

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave
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1400 Wabash

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Imprint

Porte

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Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L Living

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The Van Buren

Aspire

30 East Roosevelt
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The Shelby

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Neveseno

812 West Adams

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The Jax

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The Cooper

River City Apartments

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1000 South Clark

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1401 S. State

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4611 S Ellis Ave
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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 | $1,986 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $800 | $9,885 |
| Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,837 | $3,300 | $4,322 |
| Southwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,571 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 3339 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
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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKY55 | 1Q | 1,114 Sq Ft | $2,865 |
| Cloisters | clo-1b1a | 1,100 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
| LUELLA | 1/1 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
| 6900 S South Shore Drive | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| Burnham Pointe | Residence 6 & 7 (1BR+Den/1.5BA) | 963 Sq Ft | $3,125 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | M | 956 Sq Ft | $3,445 |
| 2358 E 70th Pl | Large | 950 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| The Shelby | A3 | 935 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
| Arrive LEX | Addison | 915 Sq Ft | $2,619 |
| Wells Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A4 | 908 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 84th Place & Ingleside | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $850 |
| 1155 W 83rd St | 1 BDR | $850 |
| 8640 S Ingleside | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $880 |
| 7110 S Ridgeland | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | $885 |
| 1108 E 82nd | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $890 |
| 8051 S Ingleside | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | $895 |
| 7925 S Phillips | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $895 |
| 7917 S Drexel | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $895 |
| Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | $900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
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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
Talman Elementary School
Gage Park High School
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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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