
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Markham Neighborhood of Markham, IL from $600 (81 Rentals)
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16613 Hillcrest Dr

15750 Dixie Hwy

One Fifty Seven Oak Forest

Hampton Court

611 E 151st St

3329 147th Pl

3326-3356 184th St

14347 S Campbell Ave

Oak Creek
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15701 Lamon Ave

17100 Cicero Ave

14612 Keystone Ave

3341 147th Pl

14545 Jefferson St

15945 Lexington Ave

3646 147th St

14638 Keystone Ave

14751 Kenton

18205 Morgan St
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18154 Martin Ave

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14843 S Morgan St

Village Of Hazel Crest

14401 S Normal Ave

430-434 N Roberts Dr

14915 Washington

500 W 144th St

15540 S Center Ave

3734 171st St
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14513 S Richmond Ave

1947 Hickory Rd

16044 S Halsted St

455 W 144th St

4042 147th St

14633 S Keystone Ave

17714 Dixie Hwy

95 W 154th St

14757 Kenton Ave

16735 Forest Ave
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14517 S Richmond Ave

514-516 Roberts Dr

18310-18340 Cherry Creek dr

3625 147th St

3811 171st St

14618 Keystone Ave

14921 Washington St

309 W 151st Pl

14330 S Stewart Ave

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South West Markham, Markham, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South West Markham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Markham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $1,300 | $1,800 |
| South West Markham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,350 | $2,995 |
| South West Markham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $2,300 | $4,333 |
| South West Markham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $17,234 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 81 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the South West Markham Neighborhood of Markham, IL.
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Cheapest Available South West Markham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West Markham area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 304 East 147th Street Harvey, IL 60426 priced from $955. 136 E 155th St Harvey, IL 60426 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable South West Markham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 East 147th Street Harvey, IL 60426 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| 136 E 155th St Harvey, IL 60426 | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West Markham, IL
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West Markham area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Fifty Seven Oak Forest in the in the Country Aire neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value South West Markham apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 136 E 155th St Harvey, IL 60426 starting at $1,105 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the College District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West Markham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Fifty Seven Oak Forest | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 136 E 155th St Harvey, IL 60426 | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 304 East 147th Street Harvey, IL 60426 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Markham Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South West Markham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South West Markham is starting from $2,445 at One Fifty Seven Oak Forest.
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