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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 0.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,311 to $1,313.

Average rent in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

$1,313/mo Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, March 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $1,313.

    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 22% of Southwest Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    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 14 Apr 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

    • 355,252Total Population
    • 177,472 Female
      177,780 Male
    • 36.2Median Age

    In total, Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL has 355,252 residents, 177,472 women and 177,780 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Southwest Side Chicago’s population is 36.2.

    Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL households

    • 80,661 Family
      38,823 Non-family
    • 42,377 Children
      77,108 No Children
    • 119,485Total Number of Households
    • 2.87Average People Per Household
    • $60,826Median Household Income

    There is a total of 119,485 households in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 42,377 have children and 77,108 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 80,661 family households and 38,823 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Southwest Side Chicago is 2.87 people, on average. The median household annual income in Southwest Side Chicago equals $60,826, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,146.

    Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 13% of the population in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 45% 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 5% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a House in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

    Chances are that you are here right now because you cannot wait to have your own garage for your metallic grey Daisy, your own inviting backyard, or your own flower garden. The good news is that there are 25 homes for rent in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL right now for you to choose from. With rent prices as low as $900 up to $3,065, loads of rental homes are waiting for the right tenant. Just in case you’re searching for cheap houses for rent, some of the best affordable homes are now at your fingertips. Depending on your location preference, you can opt either for serene areas, further away from the city, or for the liveliest area in town. It is up to you to decide which one of the houses listed in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL meets your standards: duplexes, townhomes, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom homes or some larger rentals.

    Parents search for rental houses close to prestigious schools

    As important as a good education is for your children, we know that you’d rather not drive your kids to school for one hour every morning. It is hard for any child to wake up early in the morning, and most probably your school-aged children are no exception. That is why we want to help you find a home near one of the best-rated schools in Southwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom houses are waiting for you, with a total number of 25 single family homes for rent right now. Since there is a very high demand for homes in such areas, make sure that once you find a house that qualifies to become your future home, apply while it’s still available.

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