1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (429 Rentals)

6900 S South Shore Drive

Lakeside Grant Manor

Plaisance Apartments

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Academy at Drexel

Oglesby Towers Apartments

The Townhouse Apartments

South Shore Beach Apartments

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9150 S Colfax Ave

8927 S Muskegon Ave

9453 S Loomis St

9314 S Forest Ave

10928 S Vernon Ave

9546 S Prairie Ave

436 E 109th St
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10853 S Vernon Ave

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South Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,251 | $800 | $1,853 |
South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $900 | $2,273 |
South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $1,023 | $2,682 |
South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,375 | $3,200 |
South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
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Largest Available South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at South Shore Beach Apartments and is listed at 880 square feet priced from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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South Shore Beach Apartments | B-Deluxe | 880 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
Lakeside Grant Manor | 1 Bed market Deluxe | 830 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
222 E 109th St | 1 Bedroom | 771 Sq Ft | $1,040 |
Orchard Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated | 750 Sq Ft | $1,430 |
10604 S Walden Parkway | 1BR/1.0BA | 700 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
South Chicago Senior Housing - 62 & Over | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 690 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Cheapest Available South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Chicago of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $990 at 13256 S Prairie Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Chicago is currently $1,253. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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13256 S Prairie Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $990 |
222 E 109th St | 1 Bedroom | $1,040 |
South Shore Beach Apartments | E | $1,050 |
The Townhouse Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,150 |
Lakeside Grant Manor | 1 Bed market Deluxe | $1,250 |
Orchard Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated | $1,430 |
10604 S Walden Parkway | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,500 |
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Best Local Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Thorp J N Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Chicago with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Chicago is at 13256 S Prairie Ave listed at $990.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Chicago is $1,253.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Chicago is a 880 square feet unit starting from $1,125 at South Shore Beach Apartments.
What is the average size for South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Chicago is currently 764 sq ft.
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