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2937 South King DrChicago, IL 60616
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Eden Commons
2701 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60616
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61 E 21st StChicago, IL 60616
463 W 23rd Pl
ChicagoIL60616
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820 Michigan by 3L Living
820 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
1620 S Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60616
1255 S State St, Unit 15B, Unit 15B
1255 S State St
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1120 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1404
1120 S Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60605
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1407 on Michigan
1407 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
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51 E 14th StChicago, IL 60605
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1212 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
65 E 14th St
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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID1349
1000 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
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Eleven40
1140 So Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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8 E 9th StChicago, IL 60605
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River City Apartments
800 S Wells StChicago, IL 60607
1171 S Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60605
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1001 South State
1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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The Elle Apartments
801 S Financial PlChicago, IL 60605
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1400 Wabash
1400 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
11 E 9th St
ChicagoIL60605
1304 S Michigan Ave
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1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G, Unit 27G
1400 S Michigan Ave
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1210 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60605
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1000 South Clark
1000 S Clark St.Chicago, IL 60605
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1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL8-ID761
1407 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
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1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL12-ID856
1407 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
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1251 S Michigan - Senior Living
1251 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
899 S Plymouth Ct
ChicagoIL60605
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ELEVEN THIRTY
1130 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
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900 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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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 |
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Near South Side Studio Apartments | $2,133 | $1,175 | $3,168 |
| Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,704 | $1,272 | $6,583 |
| Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,780 | $1,798 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,574 | $8,655 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near South Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near South Side is at Prairie Shores listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near South Side Apartment is $1,175 at Prairie Shores.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near South Side is starting from $1,175 at Prairie Shores.
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The best deal on a cheap Near South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Shores and starts from $1,175.
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