
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (114 Rentals)


Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

Arrive South Loop

The Shelby

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Astoria Tower

1001 South State

Prairie Shores

1400 Wabash
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Arrive LEX

Neveseno

Eleven40

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The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark

Roosevelt Collection Lofts

SKY55

1401 S. State
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1407 on Michigan

Eden Commons

2101 Michigan

1464 S MICHIGAN, Unit 1507

1212 S Michigan Ave

1000 S Clark St

1401 S State St

1000 S Clark St

1401 S State St

1212 S Michigan Ave
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1000 S Michigan Ave

1405 S State St

1210 S Indiana Ave

1000 S Michigan Ave

1010 S State St

30 E Roosevelt Rd

30 E Roosevelt Rd

829 S Wabash Ave

910 S Michigan Ave
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1323 S Michigan Ave

The Grant

1345 S Wabash

One East Fifteenth Place

Archer Place

The Bronzeville Lofts

Eastgate Village

801 S Plymouth Ct

Mueseum Park Tower III
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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 | $2,109 | $943 | $6,975 |
| Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,199 | $5,513 |
Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,529 | $1,670 | $9,383 |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,625 | $1,744 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,361 | $2,251 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Near South Side area of Chicago, IL is found at SKY55 and is listed at 1,517 square feet priced from $4,605. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKY55 | 2N Den Penthouse | 1,517 Sq Ft | $4,605 |
| The Elle Apartments | 1289 | 1,289 Sq Ft | $3,390 |
| Coeval | C13.L | 1,286 Sq Ft | $4,195 |
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | B6 | 1,285 Sq Ft | $4,580 |
| Astoria Tower | Two Bedroom 04C | 1,240 Sq Ft | $3,199 |
| Neveseno | T14 | 1,228 Sq Ft | $3,812 |
| NEMA Chicago | 2-A | 1,210 Sq Ft | $5,148 |
| The Shelby | C2 | 1,200 Sq Ft | $3,311 |
| Carriage House Lofts | 2 BED 2 BATH LOFT STYLE | 1,170 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
Cheapest Available Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Near South Side of Chicago, IL is the Y Model starting from $2,491 at Roosevelt Collection Lofts. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Near South Side is currently $3,529. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | Y | $2,491 |
| 2101 Michigan | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $2,683 |
| Carriage House Lofts | 2 BED 2 BATH LOFT STYLE | $2,700 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 2bd 2ba 01 | $2,715 |
| SKY55 | 2B | $2,751 |
| Wells Place Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath B1 | $2,771 |
| Arrive LEX | Cortland | $2,955 |
| The Shelby | C1 | $2,967 |
| Arrive South Loop | Ogden Loft | $2,970 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Near South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Near South Side with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Near South Side is at Roosevelt Collection Lofts listed at $2,491.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Near South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Near South Side is $3,529.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Near South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Near South Side is a 1,517 square feet unit starting from $4,605 at SKY55.
What is the average size for Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Near South Side is currently 1,202 sq ft.
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