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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, Chicago, IL. 31 Rentals Available
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How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in South Chicago, Chicago, IL on RentCafe?

There are 1 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 3 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

The average South Chicago, Chicago, IL 1 bedroom apartment size is 300 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

If there’s one type of apartment that virtually all buildings in South Chicago, Chicago, IL will offer, that’s one bedroom apartments. In fact, there are 31 1 bedroom rental units located in 25 apartment complexes in South Chicago, Chicago, IL. Single bedroom apartments work perfectly for single people, couples, roommates, and small families. You can even comfortably share one with your beloved pet, without feeling overcrowded. Usually, a 1 bedroom unit measures around 935 Sqft. Renters in South Chicago, Chicago, IL pay about $1,271 in monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment. If you’re willing to live in a smaller apartment, in an older building, you will find cheap one bedroom apartments for as low as $701 per month. If you want a lot of living space, or a newer apartment with quality finishes, or a nice one bedroom furnished apartment, there are more expensive options renting for up to $2,710.

How to find a cheap 1 bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL in 4 easy steps

Does your search for an affordable 1 bedroom feel agonizing at times? You are scrolling through lists and lists of rental listings, looking at hundreds of images, trying to find the one that is just right. All you want is to find a nice comfortable apartment in a well-maintained building, on a quiet street in South Chicago, Chicago, IL and for a price you can actually afford. Hang in there, take a deep breath, and follow these 4 steps. Step 1: Put in a rent filter with a maximum price you can pay. Step 2: Sort your results by rent, ascending. Step 3: Browse the filtered results in the order they are listed. If you followed the first 3 steps correctly, the least expensive apartments should be at the top of the list. They will be either smaller apartments, maybe apartments located in older buildings, or one bedroom efficiency apartments. Step 4: Pick the apartment that speaks to you the most and contact the property to check availability.