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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$925
Lakeside Grant ManorStudio MarketStudio,1BA$1,000
222 E 109th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
11214-18 S Indiana2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Plaisance ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,109
Lakes Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, IL

As of April 30, 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
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
Harbor Point EstatesDouble & Single Used3BR,2BA$1.12
2346 122nd St, Unit Two West2346 122nd St1BR,1BA$0.75
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e915 W 95th St2BR,1BA$1.33
Lakes Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
9040 S Bishop St2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.48
222 E 109th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Chicago

What type of rentals are currently available in South Chicago?

There are currently 901 Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $2,572. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Chicago ranging from $800 to $4,455.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Chicago?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Chicago ranges from $800 to $4,455 with an average monthly rent of $1,983.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Chicago?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Chicago range from $1,375 to $2,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,940. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,974.

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