
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (675 Rentals)


626 on the Park

Lake Meadows Apartments

Dwight Lofts

Prairie Shores

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

Abbott Square - 8143

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

5401 Cornell by 3L Living
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6900 S South Shore Drive

Museum Walk Apartments

Arc at Old Colony

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

The Buckingham Student Living

Prairie CoLiving

7320 S Phillips Ave

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The Letterman

Scholars Corner Apartments

2Sisters Apartments
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Sable Coliving

8241 S Ellis

8100 S Essex Ave

7940 S Greenwood

7440 S Phillips

7110 S Ridgeland

Violet Coliving

Cornell (The Greenstone)

1931 E 71st

7028 S Clyde
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5504 S Wabash

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Oglesby Towers Apartments

500 S Laramie

Lakeside Grant Manor

Addams 2.0

7131 S Yates

6306 S Fairfield Ave

2235 E 71st

7701 S Stewart
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7609 S Coles

8100 S Drexel

6160 S Martin Luther King Dr

Shorewind Apartments

The Townhouse Apartments

7715 S South Shore

South Shore Beach Apartments

7903 S Evans

Southland Village

5836 W Madison
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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 | $2,015 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $800 | $9,885 |
| Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,863 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,798 | $3,300 | $4,000 |
| Southwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,566 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #9
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 Southwest Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Chicago?
There are currently 2,554 Studio Apartments in Southwest Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $15,622 with an average price of $2,015.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Chicago ranges from $800 to $9,885 with an average monthly rent of $2,233.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Chicago range from $850 to $24,461. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,587.
How expensive are Southwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,901 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $695 to $16,146 - averaging $2,714 for the location.
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