Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500(864 Rentals)

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1812 S Throop St
$8254 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1, 2025

1812 S Throop St

Chicago, IL 60608
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2010 S Loomis St
$8754 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

2010 S Loomis St

Chicago, IL 60608
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Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Clarence & Harrison Apartments priced from $650. 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Southwest Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clarence & Harrison Apartments620-2S1BR,1BA$650
5748 Blackstone By 3L Living_5748 - J&J - SouthStudio,1BA$699
7715 S South Shore DrStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$710
8000 S Ellis AveStudioStudio,1BA$715
5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living_5540 - Single - NorthStudio,1BA$723
808 W 76th StStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$730
6246 S. King Dr.Two rm StudioStudio,1BA$750
Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
1734 E 72nd St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Chicago, IL

As of December 12, 2024 the best value apartment in the Southwest Chicago area is the $0.20 price per square foot 5754 W 35th St Model at 5754 W 35th St, Unit Floor 2 unit 2 in the in the Southwest Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Southwest Chicago apartment is the 3BD/1BA Model at 140 S Austin Blvd starting at $1,325 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5754 W 35th St, Unit Floor 2 unit 25754 W 35th St4BR,2BA$0.20
140 S Austin Blvd3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$0.50
9000 S Loomis St, Unit 29000 S Loomis St2BR,1BA$0.71
7648 S Luella Ave, Unit 27648 S Luella Ave3BR,1BA$0.63
6653 S Talman Ave, Unit #26653 S Talman Ave2BR,1BA$0.58
Drexel House - Co-LivingDrexel1BR,1BA$0.55
Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place1 Bedroom6BR,5BA$0.48
Avenue on Kenwood - Co-LivingKenwood1BR,1BA$0.60
7316 S Jeffery Blvd4 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Apartment with dining4BR,1.5BA$0.98
2727 W 37th Plz, Unit Basement2727 W 37th Plz2BR,1BA$0.92

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for South Chicago, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Chicago is at 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment is $750 at Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Chicago is starting from $895 at 7801-13 S Essex.

What is the most affordable Southwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7131-45 S Yates Blvd and starts from $1,005.

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