Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (378 Rentals)

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1001 South State
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$2,427 - $11,448

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Base Rent$2,427 - $11,448
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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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1400 Wabash
$2,193 - $7,568

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1400 Wabash

1400 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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Coeval
$2,075 - $5,668

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Base Rent$2,075 - $5,668
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Coeval

51 E 14th StChicago, IL 60605
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Neveseno
$2,284 - $8,740

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Base Rent$2,284 - $8,740
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Neveseno

1717 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616
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1401 S. State
$2,260 - $24,461

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1401 S. State

1401 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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property at 1717 S Prairie Ave
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350
Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307

1717 S Prairie Ave
ChicagoIL60616
property at 1816 S Indiana Ave
$6,000

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Base Rent$6,000
Total Monthly Price$6,000
4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1816 S Indiana Ave

ChicagoIL60616
property at 1819 S Michigan Ave
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750
Total Monthly Price$2,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 21
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1819 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1002

1819 S Michigan Ave
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property at 1720 S Michigan Ave
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700
Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1720 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1106

1720 S Michigan Ave
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property at 1720 S Michigan Ave
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800
Total Monthly Price$2,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1720 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1106

1720 S Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60616
property at 1617 S Michigan Ave
$4,650

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Base Rent$4,650
Total Monthly Price$4,650
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent
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1617 S Michigan Ave, Unit 207

1617 S Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60616

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property at 1600 S Prairie Ave
$2,495

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Base Rent$2,495
Total Monthly Price$2,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1600 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1805

1600 S Prairie Ave
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property at 1502 S Prairie Ave
$3,800

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Base Rent$3,800
Total Monthly Price$3,800
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1502 S Prairie Ave, Unit G

1502 S Prairie Ave
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property at 50 E 16th St
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300
Total Monthly Price$3,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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50 E 16th St, Unit # 0515

50 E 16th St
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property at 50 E 16th St
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300
Total Monthly Price$3,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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50 E 16th St, Unit 515

50 E 16th St
ChicagoIL60616
property at 50 E 16th St
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300
Total Monthly Price$3,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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50 E 16th St, Unit 515

50 E 16th St
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property at 2110 S Wabash Ave
$2,310 - $4,495

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Base Rent$2,310 - $4,495
Total Monthly Price$2,310 - $4,495
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2110 S Wabash Ave

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property at 1935 S Archer Ave
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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1935 S Archer Ave, Unit 520

1935 S Archer Ave
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property at 1516 S Wabash Ave
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400
Total Monthly Price$3,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1516 S Wabash Ave, Unit 1003

1516 S Wabash Ave
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property at 1530 S State St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500
Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 30
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1530 S State St, Unit 518

1530 S State St
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property at 1451 S State St
$3,220

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Base Rent$3,220
Total Monthly Price$3,220
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 28
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1451 S State St, Unit 2206

1451 S State St
ChicagoIL60605
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near South Side, Chicago, IL

Ranked #36

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Near South Side area of Chicago, IL?

As of today, September 18, 2026, there are currently 378 available Near South Side apartments priced from $946 to $28,269, with an average monthly rent of $3,363.

How much are Studio apartments in Near South Side?

There are currently 112 Studio Apartments in Near South Side with rent ranges from $946 to $14,710 with an average price of $2,431.

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 $1,150 to $9,748 with an average monthly rent of $2,821.

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 $1,546 to $24,461. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,827.

How expensive are Near South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 53 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Near South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,986 to $9,753 - averaging $4,635 for the location.

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