
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $585 (131 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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9400 S Laflin

8552-8554 S Laflin St

10206 S Walden Pky

11143-11145 S King Dr

234 E 109th

8951 S Ada

1845 E 93rd St

10201 S St Lawrence

9000 S Bishop
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11932 S Stewart

9118-9124 South Dauphin Avenue

222 E 109th

3225 W 111th

9017-9019 S Cottage Grove Ave

8810 S. Cottage Grove Avenue

11250 S Indiana

8855 S Cottage Grove Ave

1441 W 93rd St

2900 E 91st
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8851 S Cottage Grove Ave

9244 S Saginaw

10933 S Vernon

10212 King

49 E 102nd Pl

11219 S King Dr

10901 S Vernon

9006 S Escanaba Ave

9036 S Dauphin Ave

8900 S Langley Ave
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8935 S Dauphin Ave

8806 S Cottage Grove

10904 S Avenue D

16 E 118th Pl

950 E 86th St

243 E 108th St

10522-28 S. Walden

8949 S Blackstone Ave

10719 S Calumet Ave

706 E 106th St
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10240 S Eberhart Ave

642 W 123rd St

12863 S Normal Ave

12842 Wood St

Blue Station

Meadow View Apartments

13905 S Clark

Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over

1901 Canal St

2052 135th Pl, Unit 5
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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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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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