
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (124 Rentals)
Apartments in the Southwest Chicago area of Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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Arrive South Loop

The Shelby

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AMLI Lofts

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AMLI West Loop

Sentral Michigan Avenue

ONE333

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Imprint

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Coeval
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The Van Buren

Straits Row

Arrive LEX

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Neveseno

The Grand Central

Eleven40

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The Cooper

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727 West Madison

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments
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1000 South Clark

Gateway West Loop

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1401 S. State

The Regal Apartments

Scio at the Medical District

Park Boulevard 2B

Madison Park Apartments

Millennium on LaSalle

1118-28 E. Hyde Park Blvd.

Landmark West Loop
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1407 on Michigan

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The Reed

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The Alfred

Vue 53

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JeffJack Apartments

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Hyde Park Tower
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Oglesby Towers Apartments

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6751 S Jeffery

2101 Michigan

Lake Grove Village

6246 S. King Dr.

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

Museum Park

Parkland Condominiums
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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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There are currently 124 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 $170 to $9,940 with an average price of $5,192.
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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