Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $880 (37 Rentals)

10853 S Vernon Ave

9546 S Prairie Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,253 | $800 | $2,089 |
South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $880 | $1,658 |
South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $1,023 | $2,550 |
South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $1,375 | $2,400 |
South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Chicago is under $1,182.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in South Chicago is 11111 S Vernon which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in South Chicago costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in South Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Chicago?
Cheap apartments in South Chicago have an average cost of $214 which is $2,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chicago.
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