Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (41 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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222 E 109th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

222 E 109th St

10848-10852 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60628
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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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8640 S Ingleside Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8640 S Ingleside Ave

8640 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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3225 W 111th
1 Bedroom Apartments

3225 W 111th

3225 W 111thChicago, IL 60655
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11214-18 S Indiana
2 Bedroom Apartments

11214-18 S Indiana

11214-18 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60628
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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$940
Lakeside Grant ManorStudio MarketStudio,1BA$1,000
222 E 109th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
8640 S Ingleside Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,060
11214-18 S Indiana2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Plaisance ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S3Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor8927 S Blackstone Ave4BR,2BA$1.21
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
2251 119th St, Unit 2nd floor2251 119th St3BR,1.5BA$1.15
Harbor Point EstatesDouble & Single Used3BR,2BA$1.12
9021 S Justine St, Unit 9021 S. Justine 1S9021 S Justine St2BR,1BA$1.13
9011 S Laflin St, Unit 1st Floor9011 S Laflin St3BR,1BA$1.23
Lakes Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.14
2346 122nd St, Unit Two West2346 122nd St1BR,1BA$0.75
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e915 W 95th St2BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #136

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 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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