
Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (251 Rentals)


1001 South State

Arrive South Loop

The Shelby

Astoria Tower

NEMA Chicago

Sentral Michigan Avenue

Prairie Shores

1400 Wabash

820 Michigan by 3L Living
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Coeval

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Arrive LEX

Neveseno

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The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark

Roosevelt Collection Lofts

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1401 S. State

Prairie CoLiving

1407 on Michigan

1000M

Student | The Flats East West

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

2101 Michigan

Eden Commons

1619 S Michigan Ave, Unit 202
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1100 S Michigan Ave, Unit 4202

2641 S Princeton Ave, Unit 1F

1234 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2512

240 W 24th St, Unit 2R

260 W 24th Pl, Unit 1R

1210 S Indiana Ave

1212 S Michigan Ave

1212 S Michigan Ave

1250 S Michigan Ave

1212 S Michigan Ave
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1220 S Michigan Ave

2100 S Wabash Ave

1000 S Clark St

1401 S State St

1407 S Michigan Ave

1000 S Clark St

1401 S State St

1212 S Michigan Ave

1000 S Michigan Ave

1000 S Michigan Ave
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Near South Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near South Side Studio Apartments | $2,199 | $1,012 | $3,170 |
| Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $1,215 | $6,438 |
| Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,029 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,041 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,479 | $2,230 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear South Side, Chicago, IL
Ranked #35
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Chicago, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with young children, location matters. This neighborhood is known as a leading part of town for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and more.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with parks and green spaces is critically important. Near South Side is a highly-rated submarket for having parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This residential area is one of our preferred higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have dogs or cats? This part of town has a reputation as one of the A-list communities for renters with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Near South Side
How much are Studio apartments in Near South Side?
There are currently 112 Studio Apartments in Near South Side with rent ranges from $1,012 to $3,170 with an average price of $2,199.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Near South Side Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Near South Side ranges from $1,215 to $6,438 with an average monthly rent of $2,645.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Near South Side cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Near South Side range from $1,490 to $16,117. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,029.
How expensive are Near South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 52 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Near South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,600 to $13,873 - averaging $6,041 for the location.
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