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10719 S Calumet Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10719 S Calumet Ave

10719 S Calumet AveChicago, IL 60628

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8954 S Commercial
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

8954 S Commercial

8954 S Commercial AveChicago, IL 60617

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property at 9801 Karlov Ave

$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9801 Karlov Ave

Oak LawnIL60453
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14020 S School
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14020 S School

14020 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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Islander Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Islander Apartments

1900 Broadway StBlue Island, IL 60406
  • Utilities Included

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12548 S Ashland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12548 S Ashland Ave

12548 S Ashland AveCalumet Park, IL 60827
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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 Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Islander Condos

1819-1837 Canal StBlue Island, IL 60406
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Lawn Apartments

4343 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453
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12507 S Ashland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12507 S Ashland Ave

12507 S Ashland AveCalumet Park, IL 60827

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chicago Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Chicago?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Chicago is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Chicago?

The cheapest apartment in South Chicago is 12157 S Michigan Ave which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Chicago costs $3,566.

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 $228 which is $3,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chicago.

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