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Houses for Rent in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 6.99% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,306 to $1,397.

Average rent in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

$1,397/mo Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $1,397.

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

    A share of 77% of apartments in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 15% of Southwest Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 8% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL (77%) 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 25 Feb 2026.

    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 917 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

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 25 properties listed in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL to choose from, with prices ranging from $900 to $3,065. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 24 properties in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $900 to $3,065. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 24 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!