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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $585 (131 Rentals)
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8702 S Escanaba Ave
8702 S Escanaba AveChicago, IL 60617
10853 S Vernon Ave
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8850 S Saginaw Ave
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11111 S Vernon
11111-11115 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
1550 W 95th St
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8927 S Muskegon Ave
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9243 S Stony Island Ave
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353 W 120th St
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351 W 120th St
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$1,100
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10835 S Western Ave, Unit Apartment 1 bed
10835 S Western AveChicago, IL 60643
112 W 113th Pl
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9453 S Loomis St
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11335 S Langley Ave
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$1,205 - $1,598Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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4050-4064 W 115th StChicago, IL 60655
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$1,215 - $1,4952 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 16
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13300 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60827
8735 S Langley Ave, Unit 2N
8735 S Langley Ave
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3711 E 98th St
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735 E 88th St, Unit 2R
735 E 88th StChicago, IL 60619
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735 E 88th St, Unit 3F
735 E 88th StChicago, IL 60619
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1408 W 94th St
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11532 S Yale Ave
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9647 S Forest Ave
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9243 S Manistee Ave, Unit 2
9243 S Manistee AveChicago, IL 60617
10747 S Michigan Ave
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10840 S Ave N
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11000 S Michigan Ave
11000 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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434 E 109th St
434 E 109th StChicago, IL 60628
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11133 S Vernon Ave
11133 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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1 Bedroom Apartments
1643-1653 E 85th Pl
1643-1653 E 85th PlChicago, IL 60617
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9001 S Commercial
9001 S Commercial AveChicago, IL 60617
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9218 S. Bishop
9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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10901 S Vernon
10901-10911 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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9101-9109 S Beverly Ave
9101-9109 S Beverly AveChicago, IL 60620
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12157 S Michigan Ave
12157 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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Baric Commons
232 E 121st PlzChicago, IL 60628
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8640 S Ingleside
8640 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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8515 S Green St
8515 S Green StChicago, IL 60620
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2922 E 90th St
2922 E 90th StChicago, IL 60617
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8642 S Maryland Ave
8642 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60619
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8751 S Cottage Grove Ave
8751 S Cottage Grove AveChicago, IL 60619
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12000 S Eggleston
12000 S Eggleston AveChicago, IL 60628
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9600 S Avenue LChicago, IL 60617
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12013 S Eggleston Avenue
12013-12015 S Eggleston AveChicago, IL 60628
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2838 E 91st
2838 E 91st StChicago, IL 60617
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8901 S Cottage Grove Ave
8901 S Cottage Grove AveChicago, IL 60619
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410 E 107th St
410 E 107th StChicago, IL 60628
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11214-18 S Indiana
11214-18 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60628
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2225 E 87th St
2225 E 87th StChicago, IL 60617
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South Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Chicago Studio Apartments | $935 | $800 | $1,205 |
| South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $924 | $1,700 |
| South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $850 | $2,000 |
| South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $1,350 | $2,200 |
| South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $1,850 | $5,547 |
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Cheapest Available South Chicago Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 8702 S Escanaba Ave priced from $850. 8640 S Ingleside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable South Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8702 S Escanaba Ave | 2Front | 2BR, 1BA | $850 |
| 8640 S Ingleside | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $880 |
| 14020 S School | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $945 |
| 11111 S Vernon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $960 |
| 8901 S Cottage Grove Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $965 |
| 11214-18 S Indiana | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $975 |
| 9118-9124 South Dauphin Avenue | 9118-9124 South Dauphin Avenue - 9120-... | 1BR, 1BA | $1,075 |
| 8810 S. Cottage Grove Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
| Meadow View Apartments | 2 Bedroom small | 2BR, 1BA | $1,123 |
| 2631 West 123rd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, IL
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Chicago area is the $1.39 price per square foot 4821 Columbus Dr Model at 4821 Columbus Dr, Unit Apt2 in the Downtown Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value South Chicago apartment is the 1513 E 93rd St Model at 1513 E 93rd St, Unit 2F in the South Chicago neighborhood starting at $1,985 with a $1.53 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4821 Columbus Dr, Unit Apt2 | 4821 Columbus Dr | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.39 |
| 1513 E 93rd St, Unit 2F | 1513 E 93rd St | 4BR, 2BA | $1.53 |
| Harbor Point Estates | Double & Single Used | 3BR, 2BA | $1.27 |
| 9006 S Escanaba Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1.02 |
| 9243 S Manistee Ave, Unit 2 | 9243 S Manistee Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.17 |
| 10655 S Hoxie Ave, Unit 1 | 10655 S Hoxie Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.70 |
| 8702 S Escanaba Ave | 2Front | 2BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
| 8810 S. Cottage Grove Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.57 |
| 14020 S School | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $1.49 |
| 11111 S Vernon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
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Best Local Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Thorp J N Elementary School
City Of Chicago School District 299
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chicago Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in South Chicago is 8640 S Ingleside which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in South Chicago costs $1,426.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in South Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Chicago?
Cheap apartments in South Chicago have an average cost of $250 which is $1,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chicago.
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