1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (2,696 Rentals)

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Southwest Chicago

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Largest Available Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at SKY55 and is listed at 1,114 square feet priced from $2,854. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SKY551N Den1,114 Sq Ft$2,854
Cloistersclo-1b1a1,100 Sq Ft$2,595
1000M1I996 Sq Ft$3,970
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave950 Sq Ft$1,200
Lakeside Grant Manor1 Bed market Deluxe830 Sq Ft$1,250

Cheapest Available Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Chicago of Chicago, IL is the Model Apartment 1 BDR Model starting from $750 at 1155 W 83rd St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Chicago is currently $2,597. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1155 W 83rd StModel Apartment 1 BDR$750
8056 S Drexel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$770
7834 S Coles1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$815
808 W 76th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$840
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
7701 S Stewart Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$895

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Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #126

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Chicago with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Chicago is at 1155 W 83rd St listed at $750.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Chicago is $2,597.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Chicago is a 1,114 square feet unit starting from $2,854 at SKY55.

What is the average size for Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Chicago is currently 867 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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