
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,080 (206 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


7944 S Ellis Ave

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7953 S Essex Ave, Unit Unit 2

8213 S Houston Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

Prairie Park Apartments

1229 E 71st St

6833 S Green St

1326 E 72nd St

2704 E 77th St

6329 S Loomis Blvd
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6329 S Loomis Blvd, Unit 2

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3539 W Grenshaw St

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2909 W 64th St, Unit 6150-201

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8057 S Sangamon St, Unit 2

7614 S Maryland Ave

7845 S Kingston Ave, Unit 3

1243 S Karlov Ave

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1244 E 70th St, Unit #2

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6339 S Eberhart Ave, Unit G

8227 S Maryland Ave
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4356 S Wells St

5612 S Morgan St

8841 S Muskegon Ave

1913 S Troy St

2628 S Kedzie Ave

1432 W Marquette Rd

1359 S Kildare Ave

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5529 W Monroe St, Unit Unit 2

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7746 S East End Ave

Keystone Place Apartments
Southwest Chicago - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Chicago
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6725 S Clyde Ave

7842 S Bennett Ave

5124 S Kostner Ave

2228 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 2

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6344 S Vernon Ave

2728 W Wilcox St

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4745 S Karlov Ave, Unit 2

4837 W Monroe St

6812 S East End Ave
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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3342 W Douglas Blvd

4220 S Michigan Ave

8236 S Ellis Ave

7926 S Luella Ave

4643 S Albany Ave

600 W 87th St

4727 S Harding Ave

1528 S Springfield Ave

4211 W 63rd St

Coleman Place At Legends South
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,742 | $575 | $6,511 |
| Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,429 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,037 | $4,150 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Chicago is under $726.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Chicago is Coleman Place At Legends South which is listed at $170, while the average apartment in Southwest Chicago costs $28,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 501 regular apartments in Southwest Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Chicago have an average cost of $535 which is $27,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Chicago.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
