
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,053 Rentals)


Lake Meadows Apartments

626 on the Park

Dwight Lofts

East Park Tower

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

Prairie Shores

Lakeside Apartments

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living
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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

The Flamingo Apartments

Tailor Lofts

6900 S South Shore Drive

Madison Park Apartments

Museum Walk Apartments

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

1363-67 E. 53rd St.

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park
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The Buckingham

7251 At Waters Edge

7526-36 S Colfax Ave

Mayfair Apartments

Prairie CoLiving

2358 E 70th Pl

1155 W 83rd St

2Sisters Apartments

Plaisance Apartments

Scholars Corner Apartments
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Letterman Chicago

348 74TH ST

6306 S Fairfield Ave

8251 S Ellis

7028 S Clyde

Lakeside Grant Manor

Oglesby Towers Apartments

Violet Coliving

8222 S Ingleside

Drexel Grand
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Cornell (The Greenstone)

Shorewind Apartments

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1633 E 74th St

Ellis Court

Ivy Park Homes

The Townhouse Apartments

6751 S Jeffery

The Versailles Apartments

Hyde Park West
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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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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 Southwest Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Chicago?
There are currently 2,562 Studio Apartments in Southwest Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $9,940 with an average price of $1,751.
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 $650 to $10,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,366.
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 $12,248. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,631.
How expensive are Southwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,864 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $999 to $14,465 - averaging $2,674 for the location.
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