Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (32 Rentals)

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11000 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11000 S Michigan Ave

11000 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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1643-1653 E 85th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

1643-1653 E 85th PlChicago, IL 60617
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12157 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

12157 S Michigan Ave

12157 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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10901 S Vernon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10901 S Vernon

10901-10911 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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Baric Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baric Commons

232 E 121st PlzChicago, IL 60628
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10206 S Walden Pky
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10206 S Walden Pky

10206 S Walden PkyChicago, IL 60643
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2900 E 91st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2900 E 91st St

2900 E 91st StChicago, IL 60617
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9101-9109 S Beverly Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9101-9109 S Beverly AveChicago, IL 60620
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11214-18 S Indiana
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11214-18 S Indiana

11214-18 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60628
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3225 W 111th
1 Bedroom Apartments

3225 W 111th

3225 W 111thChicago, IL 60655
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8640 S Ingleside Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8640 S Ingleside Ave

8640 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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Islander Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Islander Apartments

1900 Broadway StBlue Island, IL 60406
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Montclair Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montclair Manor

11625-57 S Pulaski RdAlsip, IL 60803
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Islander Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Islander Apartments

1819-1837 Canal StBlue Island, IL 60406
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1121 W 127th Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1121 W 127th Pl

1121 W 127th PlCalumet Park, IL 60827
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10918 S Kilpatrick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10918 S Kilpatrick

10918 Kilpatrick AveOak Lawn, IL 60453
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Oak Lawn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Lawn Apartments

4343 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453
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South Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Shore Beach ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
The Townhouse ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
11111 S Vernon1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880
8640 S Ingleside Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$945
Lakeside Grant ManorStudio MarketStudio,1BA$1,000
8855 S Cottage Grove Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,020
Midpointe0 Bed 1 Bath 350 SFStudio,1BA$1,069
11214-18 S Indiana2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Plaisance ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S3Studio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, IL

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Chicago area is the $0.84 price per square foot 13831 S Illinois St Model at 13831 S Illinois St, Unit 2 in the in the College District neighborhood starting from $1,425. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13831 S Illinois St, Unit 213831 S Illinois St2BR,1BA$0.84
2805 E 87th St, Unit 1-42805 E 87th St2BR,1BA$0.97
12537 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1st12537 S Marshfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.15
Harbor Point EstatesDouble & Single Used3BR,2BA$1.12
2251 119th St, Unit 2nd floor2251 119th St3BR,1.5BA$1.15
Lakes Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.11
13825 S Illinois St, Unit 113825 S Illinois St1BR,1BA$1.00
12233 S McDaniels St, Unit Garden12233 S McDaniels St2BR,1BA$1.35
11128 South Spaulding Avenue, Unit 211128 South Spaulding Avenue2BR,1BA$1.53
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e915 W 95th St2BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #133

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,185.

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 1 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 $202 which is $2,298 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chicago.

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