Cheap Homes for Rent in South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (11 Rentals)

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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 $750. 7850 S Constance Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$750
7850 S Constance AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$760
7706 South Coles1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$825
South Shore Beach ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
6751 S Jeffery BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $1.06 price per square foot 6842 S East End Ave Model at 6842 S East End Ave, Unit 3 in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the 7243 S Stony Island Ave Model at 7243 S Stony Island Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Greater Grand Crossing 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.
6842 S East End Ave, Unit 36842 S East End Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
7243 S Stony Island Ave, Unit 37243 S Stony Island Ave3BR,2BA$1.13
7115 S Cornell Ave, Unit 3N7115 S Cornell Ave4BR,1BA$1.03
7843 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #17843 S Ridgeland Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
7212 S Cornell Ave, Unit 27212 S Cornell Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
7725 S East End Ave, Unit 2nd floor7725 S East End Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
6930-6942 S Crandon Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28
7200 Coles1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
7316 S Jeffery Blvd2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.29
7914-16 S Kingston Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.42

Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore

What type of rentals are currently available in South Shore?

There are currently 689 Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL with pricing that ranges from $725 to $2,995. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Shore ranging from $800 to $2,495.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Shore ranges from $800 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,313.

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