Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (7,431 Rentals)

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Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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Southwest Chicago

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Chicago by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms. See how it ranks!

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Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #54

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Best Local Schools in
Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Chicago. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have children? Southwest Chicago ranks as a leading section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and access to highly-rated education.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks, paths, and trails? this section of town is a highly-rated submarket for nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential neighborhood has come to be one of the finest higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, maid services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise furry friends? this part of Chicago is amongst the finest communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Chicago

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Chicago?

There are currently 739 Studio Apartments in Southwest Chicago with rent ranges from $575 to $6,068 with an average price of $2,082.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Chicago ranges from $750 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,623.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Chicago cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Chicago range from $960 to $17,160. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,248.

How expensive are Southwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,483 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $13,785 - averaging $3,474 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.