1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (1,212 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 $2,575. 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$2,575
Windermere Housewind1bT61,032 Sq Ft$2,340
5128-5132 S. Cornell Avenue5128-1bD1,009 Sq Ft$1,555
Cornell (The Greenstone)1 Bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,595
Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A4975 Sq Ft$2,008
Shorelandshor1b7902 Sq Ft$2,295
Lakeside Grant Manor1 Bed market Deluxe830 Sq Ft$1,250
6930-6942 S Crandon Ave1BD/1BA800 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 Model starting from $850 at 8000 S Ellis Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lakefront is currently $1,952. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
8000 S Ellis Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath$850
Chatham Apartments1 Bedroom$900
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom$900
7948 S Greenwood AveOne Bedroom One Bath$940
7917-27 S Drexel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$945
Chatham Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$949
7719 S Yates Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,010
South Shore Beach ApartmentsE$1,050
8201 S Michigan Avenue1 Bedroom$1,050

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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 8000 S Ellis Ave listed at $850.

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 $1,952.

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 $2,575 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 921 sq ft.

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