
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (41 Rentals)
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The Townhouse Apartments

10853 S Vernon Ave

436 E 109th St

8514 S Summit Ave

11111 S Vernon

6900 S South Shore Drive

10920 S Vernon Ave

10631 S Hale Ave

9546 S Prairie Ave
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Lakeside Grant Manor

9453 S Loomis St

Oglesby Towers Apartments

9001 S Loomis St

Midpointe
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Blue Station

2346 122nd St, Unit Two West

Meadow View Apartments

12702 S Aberdeen St
South Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $800 | $1,934 |
South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $900 | $2,318 |
South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,023 | $2,592 |
South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,375 | $2,869 |
South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,974 | $2,660 |
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Cheapest Available South Chicago Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at South Shore Beach Apartments priced from $825. The Townhouse Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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South Shore Beach Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
The Townhouse Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
11111 S Vernon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Lakeside Grant Manor | Studio Market | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
222 E 109th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
8640 S Ingleside Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
11214-18 S Indiana | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Plaisance Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,129 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, IL
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Chicago area is the $1.21 price per square foot 8927 S Blackstone Ave Model at 8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South Chicago apartment is the 2805 E 87th St Model at 2805 E 87th St, Unit 1-4 starting at $1,450 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the South Chicago neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 8927 S Blackstone Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.21 |
2805 E 87th St, Unit 1-4 | 2805 E 87th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
12537 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1st | 12537 S Marshfield Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
2251 119th St, Unit 2nd floor | 2251 119th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Harbor Point Estates | Double & Single Used | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S | 9021 S Justine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
9011 S Laflin St, Unit 1st Floor | 9011 S Laflin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Lakes Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
2346 122nd St, Unit Two West | 2346 122nd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e | 915 W 95th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Best Local Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Thorp J N Elementary School
Carver Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Chicago is at South Shore Beach Apartments listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chicago Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chicago Apartment is $940 at 11111 S Vernon.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Chicago is starting from $1,100 at 11214-18 S Indiana.
What is the most affordable South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbor Point Estates and starts from $1,450.
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