
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (3,675 Rentals)


Lake Meadows Apartments

626 on the Park

224 S Ashland

5252

Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

Dwight Lofts

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1001 South State

East Park Tower
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The Shelby

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AMLI Lofts

4208-4214 S Michigan Ave

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AMLI West Loop

Sentral Michigan Avenue

5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

Astoria Tower

Fisher Building Apartments
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Abbott Square

Prairie Shores

ONE333

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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

4611 South Drexel Blvd
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Lakeside Apartments

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

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Straits Row

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

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The Flamingo Apartments

Tailor Lofts

4611 S Ellis Ave

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Neveseno
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812 West Adams

The Grand Central

Eleven40

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The Cooper

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727 West Madison

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark

6900 S South Shore Drive

Gateway West Loop
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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 | $1,751 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,964 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,524 | $4,150 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at 1000M Apartments and is listed at 1,622 square feet priced from $6,942. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000M Apartments | 2H | 1,622 Sq Ft | $6,942 |
| 1401 S. State | B2PH | 1,615 Sq Ft | $4,142 |
| The Dunham Apartments | D803 | 1,550 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| SKY55 | 2K w/ Balcony | 1,460 Sq Ft | $4,320 |
| Ironwood | Two Bedroom 120% | 1,400 Sq Ft | $1,190 |
| 6900 S South Shore Drive | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 1,350 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
| Burnham Pointe | Residence 4 (2BR/2BA) | 1,319 Sq Ft | $3,931 |
| 1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard | 1101-2bB | 1,317 Sq Ft | $2,175 |
| The Elle Apartments | 1305 | 1,305 Sq Ft | $4,595 |
| 8043 S Maryland Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 1,300 Sq Ft | $1,399 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Chicago of Chicago, IL is the 2Front Model starting from $850 at 8702 S Escanaba Ave. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Chicago is currently $2,631. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 8702 S Escanaba Ave | 2Front | $850 |
| 8259 S Loomis Blvd | 2 BR | $900 |
| 7800 S Essex | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $925 |
| 7801 S Essex | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $930 |
| 1155 W 83rd St | 2 BDR | $950 |
| 7800 S Kingston | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $960 |
| Boxelder Court | Two Bedroom 50% AMI | $965 |
| 7131 S Yates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $970 |
| 7316 S Jeffery | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $995 |
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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
Talman Elementary School
Gage Park High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Chicago with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Southwest Chicago is at 8702 S Escanaba Ave listed at $850.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Chicago is $2,631.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Chicago is a 1,622 square feet unit starting from $6,942 at 1000M Apartments.
What is the average size for Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Southwest Chicago is currently 1,011 sq ft.
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