
Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (36 Rentals)


30 East Roosevelt

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Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L Living

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

Prairie CoLiving

1407 on Michigan

Student | The Flats East West

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave
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Eden Commons

2101 Michigan

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260 W 24th Pl, Unit BR, Unit BR

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241 W 23rd St, Unit Second Floor, Unit Second Floor

1322 S Wabash Ave

1845 S Michigan Ave, Unit 01204, Unit 01204

899 S Plymouth Ct

899 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 1806, Unit 1806

1255 S State St, Unit 15B, Unit 15B
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65 E 14th St

899 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 1806

1120 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1404

1620 S Michigan Ave

901 S Plymouth Ct

463 W 23rd Pl

30 E Roosevelt Rd

899 S Plymouth Ct

321 W 24th St
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Vesta Lofts Apartments

2001 S State St

1251 S Michigan - Senior Living

Hilliard Towers Senior Apartments One

Hilliard Towers Senior Apartments

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Hilliard Towers Family II

Hilliard Towers Family One
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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 | $2,133 | $1,175 | $3,162 |
| Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,272 | $6,583 |
| Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,759 | $1,798 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,574 | $8,655 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear South Side, Chicago, IL
Ranked #36
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Near South Side
How much are Studio apartments in Near South Side?
There are currently 113 Studio Apartments in Near South Side with rent ranges from $1,175 to $3,162 with an average price of $2,133.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Near South Side Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Near South Side ranges from $1,272 to $6,583 with an average monthly rent of $2,708.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Near South Side cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Near South Side range from $1,290 to $18,868. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,696.
How expensive are Near South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 51 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Near South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,798 to $29,218 - averaging $6,759 for the location.
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