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

11111 S Vernon

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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 | $1,263 | $800 | $2,100 |
South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $880 | $1,665 |
South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,023 | $2,546 |
South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $1,375 | $2,400 |
South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 | $880 |
8640 S Ingleside Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Lakeside Grant Manor | Studio Market | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
8855 S Cottage Grove Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Midpointe | 0 Bed 1 Bath 350 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,069 |
11214-18 S Indiana | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Plaisance Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S3 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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13831 S Illinois St, Unit 2 | 13831 S Illinois St | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
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 |
Harbor Point Estates | Double & Single Used | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
2251 119th St, Unit 2nd floor | 2251 119th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Lakes Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
13825 S Illinois St, Unit 1 | 13825 S Illinois St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
12233 S McDaniels St, Unit Garden | 12233 S McDaniels St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
11128 South Spaulding Avenue, Unit 2 | 11128 South Spaulding Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e | 915 W 95th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Best Local Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Thorp J N Elementary School
Carver Primary School
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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 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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