Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (39 Rentals)

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11000 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11000 S Michigan Ave

11000 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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1643-1653 E 85th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

1643-1653 E 85th PlChicago, IL 60617
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12157 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

12157 S Michigan Ave

12157 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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10901 S Vernon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10901 S Vernon

10901-10911 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60628
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Baric Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baric Commons

232 E 121st PlzChicago, IL 60628
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2838 E 91st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2838 E 91st St

2838 E 91st StChicago, IL 60617
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10206 S Walden Pky
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10206 S Walden Pky

10206 S Walden PkyChicago, IL 60643
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2900 E 91st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2900 E 91st St

2900 E 91st StChicago, IL 60617
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8640 S Ingleside Ave
Studio Apartments

8640 S Ingleside Ave

8640 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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410 E 107th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

410 E 107th St

410 E 107th StChicago, IL 60628
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9101-9109 S Beverly Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9101-9109 S Beverly AveChicago, IL 60620
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9040 S Bishop St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9040 S Bishop St

9040 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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3225 W 111th
1 Bedroom Apartments

3225 W 111th

3225 W 111thChicago, IL 60655
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13256 S Prairie Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

13256 S Prairie Ave

13256 S Prairie AveRiverdale, IL 60827

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Islander Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Islander Apartments

1900 Broadway StBlue Island, IL 60406
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Montclair Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montclair Manor

11625-57 S Pulaski RdAlsip, IL 60803
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Islander Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Islander Apartments

1819-1837 Canal StBlue Island, IL 60406
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1121 W 127th Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1121 W 127th Pl

1121 W 127th PlCalumet Park, IL 60827
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10918 S Kilpatrick
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10918 S Kilpatrick

10918 Kilpatrick AveOak Lawn, IL 60453
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Oak Lawn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Lawn Apartments

4343 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453
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South Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Chicago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Chicago area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2838 E 91st St priced from $960. 13256 S Prairie Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable South Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2838 E 91st St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$960
13256 S Prairie Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$990
8640 S Ingleside AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,015
410 E 107th St2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,035
9040 S Bishop St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,055
Lakes Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, IL

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Chicago area is the $1.37 price per square foot 8927 S Blackstone Ave Model at 8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Chicago apartment is the 9357 S Burnside Ave Model at 9357 S Burnside Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the South Chicago neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8927 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 2nd Floor8927 S Blackstone Ave4BR,2BA$1.37
9357 S Burnside Ave, Unit 29357 S Burnside Ave5BR,1BA$1.25
8924 S Blackstone Ave, Unit 18924 S Blackstone Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
8915 S Exchange Ave, Unit 38915 S Exchange Ave4BR,1BA$1.07
Harbor Point EstatesDouble & Single Used3BR,2BA$1.12
10925 S Eberhart Ave, Unit 110925 S Eberhart Ave2BR,1BA$1.31
9215 S Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 29215 S Cottage Grove Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
915 W 95th St, Unit 2e915 W 95th St2BR,1BA$1.33
9521 S Kilbourn Ave, Unit 3 N9521 S Kilbourn Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
9427 S Ewing Ave, Unit 19427 S Ewing AveStudio ,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #147

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Chicago is at 8640 S Ingleside Ave listed at $1,015.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chicago Apartment is $960 at 2838 E 91st St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Chicago is starting from $1,035 at 410 E 107th St.

What is the most affordable South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbor Point Estates and starts from $1,450.

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