
Gated Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (51 Rentals)


Astoria Tower

NEMA Chicago

Prairie Shores

820 Michigan by 3L Living

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

Arrive LEX

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark

Roosevelt Collection Lofts
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SKY55

1401 S. State

1407 on Michigan

1000M

Student | The Flats East West

Eden Commons

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

2101 Michigan

100 E 14th St, Unit 304

1100 S Michigan Ave, Unit 4202
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The Terraces at Dearborn Park

1620 S Michigan Ave

Appleville Condominium

1345 S Wabash

The Grant

The Bronzeville Lofts

Archer Place

1160 S Michigan Ave

1600 S Prairie Ave

1502 S Prairie Ave
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Evergreen Garden

1021-1029 S State St

219-249 W Cermak Rd

1464 S Michigan Ave

2131 S Archer Ave

1736 S Michigan Ave

899 S Plymouth Ct

40 E 9th St

Trevi Square

18th Street Lofts
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1828 S Wentworth Ave

1020 S Wabash Ave

2001 S Calumet Ave

The Opera Lofts

Film Exchange Lofts

1819 S Michigan Ave

888 S Michigan Ave

Dearborn Park High Rise 2

Lofts on the Row

1525 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 | $2,196 | $1,078 | $3,449 |
| Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,632 | $1,343 | $5,411 |
| Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,934 | $1,686 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,892 | $1,680 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,415 | $2,335 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear South Side, Chicago, IL
Ranked #32
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Near South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Near South Side?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Near South Side is at Student | The Flats East West listed at $999.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Near South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Near South Side is $3,643.
What is the largest Gated Near South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Near South Side is a 3,046 square feet unit starting from $2,445 at 1000M.
What is the average size for Near South Side Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Near South Side is currently at 579 sq ft.
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