Studio Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (132 Rentals)

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1001 South State
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$2,372 - $7,023

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Base Rent$2,427 - $11,448

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Studio Apartments Available Sep 28

1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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1400 Wabash
$2,193 - $2,492

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Base Rent$2,193 - $7,568

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Studio Apartments Available Oct 5

1400 Wabash

1400 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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Coeval
$2,075 - $2,530

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Base Rent$2,075 - $5,668

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Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

Coeval

51 E 14th StChicago, IL 60605
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1401 S. State
$2,254 - $14,704

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Base Rent$2,260 - $24,461

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Studio Apartments Available Sep 22

1401 S. State

1401 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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property at 1400 S Michigan Ave
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G

1400 S Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60605
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property at 1201 S Prairie Ave
$2,308

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Base Rent$2,308 - $4,564

Total Monthly Price$2,308 - $4,564
Studio Condos for Rent
Available Sep 28
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1201 S Prairie Ave

ChicagoIL60605
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property at 899 S Plymouth Ct
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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899 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 1602

899 S Plymouth Ct
ChicagoIL60605

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The Guild
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The Guild

50 E 16th StChicago, IL 60616
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Wabash Lofts
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Wabash Lofts

1243 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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Landmark Lofts
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Landmark Lofts

1514-1516 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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Eastgate Village
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Eastgate Village

306 E 25th StChicago, IL 60616
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Near South Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Near South Side Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Near South Side area of Chicago, IL is found at NEMA Chicago and is listed at 585 square feet priced from $2,856. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
NEMA ChicagoS-C585 Sq Ft$2,856
Sentral Michigan AvenueS4580 Sq Ft$2,471
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan AveConv 03 05 07 09570 Sq Ft$1,928
River City ApartmentsStudio567 Sq Ft$2,230
1000M ApartmentsD4554 Sq Ft$2,800
Astoria TowerStudio 08A546 Sq Ft$1,979
The Elle Apartments543543 Sq Ft$2,307
AMLI 900Retro541 Sq Ft$2,368
Eden CommonsStudio469 Sq Ft$1,375
820 Michigan by 3L LivingStudio North408 Sq Ft$1,699

Cheapest Available Near South Side Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Near South Side of Chicago, IL is the Classic Studio Model starting from $946 at Prairie Shores. The average price for all Studio apartments in Near South Side is currently $2,431. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Prairie ShoresClassic Studio$946
Eden CommonsStudio$1,379
21st Street Lofts by 3L LivingStudio - A$1,429
820 Michigan by 3L LivingStudio East$1,599
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan AveStudio 1ba 09$1,928
Astoria TowerStudio 08A$1,979
River City ApartmentsStudio$2,230
The Elle Apartments543$2,307
AMLI 900Retro$2,368
Sentral Michigan AvenueS5$2,471

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Near South Side, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Near South Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Near South Side with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Near South Side is at Prairie Shores listed at $946.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Near South Side Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Near South Side is $2,431.

What is the largest available Studio Near South Side Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Near South Side is a 585 square feet unit starting from $2,856 at NEMA Chicago.

What is the average size for Near South Side Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Near South Side is currently 514 sq ft.

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