1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (1,194 Rentals)

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South Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Lakefront area of Chicago, IL is found at Cloisters and is listed at 1,100 square feet priced from $2,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Cloistersclo-1b1a1,100 Sq Ft$2,595
Shorelandshor1b7902 Sq Ft$2,295
5401-5405 S. Drexel Boulevard5401-1b2890 Sq Ft$1,975
Solstice on the Parksop-1b1d883 Sq Ft$2,695
Lakeside Grant Manor1 Bed market Deluxe830 Sq Ft$1,250
6930-6942 S Crandon Ave1BD/1BA800 Sq Ft$1,150
Astoria Properties1 Beds, 1 Baths700 Sq Ft$1,150

Cheapest Available South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Lakefront of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $770 at 8056 S Drexel Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lakefront is currently $1,993. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
8056 S Drexel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$770
7834 S Coles1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$815
8000 S Ellis Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$845
8001-09 S Ellis Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$850
8222-32 S Ingleside Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining$875
1931 E 71st St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment$890
8100-8114 S Essex Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$900
7901 S Paxton1 Bedroom$925
6832 S Crandon1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$930
7715 S South Shore Dr1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$935

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South Lakefront, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Lakefront with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Lakefront is at 8056 S Drexel Ave listed at $770.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Lakefront is $1,993.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Lakefront is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $2,595 at Cloisters.

What is the average size for South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Lakefront is currently 804 sq ft.

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