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Houses for Rent in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

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    6531 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
    4 BEDS $2,595
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    816 West 51St Place, Chicago, IL 60609
    3 BEDS $1,750
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    5235 Long Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638
    3 BEDS $2,200
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    8912 South Sacramento Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    3 BEDS $2,630
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    A, Chicago, IL 60621
    2 BEDS $900
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    5427 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615
    3 BEDS $1,700
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    9358 S Richmond Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    3 BEDS $2,525
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    8634 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60620
    5 BEDS $2,300
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    7919 Oak Park Ave, Burbank, IL 60459
    3 BEDS $2,190
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    9127 Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    3 BEDS $3,800
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    4930 S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    4 BEDS $2,800
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    5458 Franklin Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    3 BEDS $2,525
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    3859 South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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    1573 W 100Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60643
    3 BEDS $2,875
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    10216 South Emerald Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
    4 BEDS $1,900
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    320 North Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    3 BEDS $1,600
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    629 E 92Nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60619
    4 BEDS $1,800
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    524 North Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    3 BEDS $1,300
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    10453 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
    5 BEDS $2,100
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    Apt A, Chicago, IL 60615
    2 BEDS $1,400
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    South Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60643
    3 BEDS $2,400
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    405 N Park Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
    1 BED $2,680
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    12219 South Throop Street, Chicago, IL 60643
    3 BEDS $1,900
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    12354 South Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
    4 BEDS $2,200
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    4614 South Gilbert Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558
    2 BEDS $2,750
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Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 2.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,344 to $1,375.

Average rent in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

$1,375/mo Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $1,375.

    What's the typical rent budget in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    A share of 10% of apartments in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 8% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 67% of Southwest Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 15% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL (67%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Southwest Side Chicago, IL

    79 /100
    Very Walkable
    55 /100
    Good Transit
    81 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 55, Bike Score®: 81

    Frequently asked questions

    How many houses are available in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL on RentCafe?

    There are 1 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The average Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rental house size is 1,401 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Renting a house in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Houses for rent in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL are usually located in non-central areas.

    Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL demographics

    • 355,790Total Population
    • 177,355 Female
      178,435 Male
    • 35Median Age

    In total, Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL has 355,790 residents, 177,355 women and 178,435 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Southwest Side Chicago’s population is 35.

    Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL households

    • 80,507 Family
      39,763 Non-family
    • 43,322 Children
      76,948 No Children
    • 120,271Total Number of Households
    • 2.34Average People Per Household
    • $58,813Median Household Income

    There is a total of 120,271 households in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 43,322 have children and 76,948 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 80,507 family households and 39,763 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Southwest Side Chicago is 2.34 people, on average. The median household annual income in Southwest Side Chicago equals $58,813, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,123.

    Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 12% of the population in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 46% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 11% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 4% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

    You know it’s time for a change, and snatching your dream house might be the perfect way to start. If you’re not sure where to look, we’ll give you a tip. About 25 rental homes are located in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL, ranging in price from $900 to $3,800. Whether you’re looking for duplexes, townhouses or single family homes for rent, you’re sure to find what you need. The average rent for a Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL property is about $2,257, but if you’re looking for cheap houses for rent, take a look at 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom properties, which are likely to be more affordable.

    Renting a house. It’s a family affair!

    Single family homes have long been an attractive option for family oriented people. If you have a big family, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom properties might be the right fit for you. To find the home of your dreams, don’t forget to use the filters on RentCafe, so you can be sure that you’re not wasting any time looking at properties that don’t interest you. Soon enough you will be enjoying the privacy and comfort of your new home, without any noises coming from the upstairs neighbors. Don’t forget about the added benefit of having a backyard, a safe place for your children and family pet, where you can also try your hand at gardening and, why not, grow your own organic vegetables. Don’t forget to ask your landlord for permission in writing before you make any changes to the landscape. If one of the 25 Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL homes for rent is the right one for you, you can apply for a lease online right here on RentCafe.

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