
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Markham Neighborhood of Markham, IL from $600 (82 Rentals)
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16613 Hillcrest Dr

15750 Dixie Hwy

One Fifty Seven Oak Forest

17828 Park Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

Hampton Court

3329 147th Pl

3326-3356 184th St

14347 S Campbell Ave

611 E 151st St
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15701 Lamon Ave

14612 Keystone Ave

Oak Creek

17100 Cicero Ave

14545 Jefferson St

15945 Lexington Ave

3646 147th St

14638 Keystone Ave

14751 Kenton

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18205 Morgan St

18154 Martin Ave

Village Of Hazel Crest

3341 147th Pl

14843 S Morgan St

14401 S Normal Ave

430-434 N Roberts Dr

15540 S Center Ave

3734 171st St

14513 S Richmond Ave
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1947 Hickory Rd

16044 S Halsted St

455 W 144th St

4042 147th St

14915 Washington

500 W 144th St

14633 S Keystone Ave

17714 Dixie Hwy

16735 Forest Ave

14517 S Richmond Ave
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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

Hazelnut Apartments

3206 W 184th St
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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 | $1,287 | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| South West Markham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,500 | $2,795 |
| South West Markham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,306 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 82 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 East 147th Street Harvey, IL 60426 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 14600 Pulaski Rd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West Markham, IL
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West Markham area is the $2.05 price per square foot 17828 Park Ave Model at 17828 Park Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Stonebridge neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value South West Markham apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 14600 Pulaski Rd. starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Country Aire 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17828 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 17828 Park Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 14600 Pulaski Rd. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 304 East 147th Street Harvey, IL 60426 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South West Markham, Markham, IL
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