Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (108 Rentals)

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1726 E 70th St

ChicagoIL60649

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South Beach Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

South Beach Apartments

7825-27 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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The Doral
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Doral

7616 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7520 S. Coles Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7520 S. Coles Avenue

7516-7524 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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7241-7255 S Constance Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7241-7255 S Constance Ave

7241-7255 S Constance AveChicago, IL 60649
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6739 S Jeffery Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6739 S Jeffery Blvd

6739 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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6945 S Crandon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6945 S Crandon Ave

6945 S Crandon AveChicago, IL 60649
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6838 S Jeffery Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

6838 S Jeffery Blvd

6838 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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7808 Southshore
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7808 Southshore

7808 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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Oglesby Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oglesby Arms

6826 S Oglesby AveChicago, IL 60649
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7941 S Marquette
Studio Apartments

7941 S Marquette

7941 S Marquette AveChicago, IL 60617
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7300 Venture Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7300 Venture Apartments

7300 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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Cheapest Available South Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Shore area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community priced from $700. South Shore Beach Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
South Shore Beach ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
The Townhouse ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
7925 S Phillips1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880
Chatham Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
1962 E 71st Place0/1Studio,1BA$1,000
Lakeside Grant ManorStudio MarketStudio,1BA$1,000
7440 S Phillips Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,015
6938 S Cregier Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
72201 BD1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $1.11 price per square foot 6736 S Chappel Ave Model at 6736 S Chappel Ave, Unit 3 in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the 7825 S Cregier Ave Model at 7825 S Cregier Ave, Unit 2 Floor starting at $2,100 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6736 S Chappel Ave, Unit 36736 S Chappel Ave3BR,2BA$1.11
7825 S Cregier Ave, Unit 2 Floor7825 S Cregier Ave3BR,1BA$1.24
7431 S Chappel Ave, Unit 37431 S Chappel Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.13
7843 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #27843 S Ridgeland Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
7305 S Yates Blvd., Unit 37305 S Yates Blvd.4BR,1BA$1.46
6930-6942 S Crandon Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
7200 Coles1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
7300 S Yates2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
7440 S Phillips Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.27
Chatham Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44

Getting Around the South Shore Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Shore is at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $880 at 7925 S Phillips.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Shore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Shore is starting from $1,015 at 7440 S Phillips Ave.

What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 5326-5336 S. Greenwood Avenue and starts from $2,975.

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