Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,243 (67 Rentals)

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property at 1529 S State St

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1529 S State St, Unit 13F

1529 S State St
ChicagoIL60605

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Coeval
$2,165 - $3,540
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$1,939 - $5,616
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Coeval

51 E 14th StChicago, IL 60605
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Neveseno
$2,165 - $3,265
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$2,165 - $8,740
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Neveseno

1717 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616
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property at 1255 S State St

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1255 S State St, Unit 1906

1255 S State St
ChicagoIL60605

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property at 2110 S Wabash Ave

$2,310

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$2,310 - $4,495
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$2,310 - $4,495

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2110 S Wabash Ave

ChicagoIL60616
property at 1717 S Prairie Ave

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

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1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307

1717 S Prairie Ave
ChicagoIL60616

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1401 S. State
$2,382 - $8,945
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$2,388 - $16,953
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1401 S. State

1401 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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property at 1305 S Michigan Ave

$2,395

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$2,395 - $2,995
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$2,395 - $2,995

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1305 S Michigan Ave

ChicagoIL60605
property at 1111 S Wabash Ave

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

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1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 1605

1111 S Wabash Ave
ChicagoIL60605
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1400 Wabash
$2,418 - $2,966
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$2,158 - $7,568
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1400 Wabash

1400 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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property at 1600 S Prairie Ave

$2,495

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$2,495
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1600 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1805

1600 S Prairie Ave
ChicagoIL60616
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Eastgate Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Village

300 E 26th StChicago, IL 60616
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

A Local Expert's Guide to The 10 Best Chicago Neighborhoods near Major Local Employers. Find your perfect Chicago, IL apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Chicago, IL metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Chicago Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Near South Side, Chicago, IL

Ranked #36

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near South Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near South Side is under $2,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near South Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near South Side is Prairie CoLiving which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Near South Side costs $6,648.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near South Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Near South Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Near South Side?

Cheap apartments in Near South Side have an average cost of $300 which is $6,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near South Side.

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