
Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (81 Rentals)


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12157 S Michigan Ave

8702 S Escanaba Ave

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9100 S Ashland Ave

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8855 S Dorchester Ave, Unit 2ndfloorr, Unit 2ndfloorr

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12128 S Halsted St, Unit 2fl, Unit 2fl

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10109 S Prospect Ave, Unit Garden Unit, Unit Garden Unit

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

8936 S Ashland Ave
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12820 S Sangamon St

9243 S Stony Island Ave

8745 S Cottage Grove Ave

351 W 120th St

8700 S Merrill Ave

1439 W 93rd St

8617 S Ashland Ave

355 W 120th St

10855 S Vernon Ave

9213 S Laflin St
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8714 S Commercial Ave

8519 S Paulina St

154 W 118th St

9017-25 S Cottage Grove

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9218 S. Bishop

11133 S Vernon Ave

8806 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

9244 S Saginaw 2626 E 93rd Chicago, IL 60617

8851-8853 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619
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s8855-8857 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

3225 W 111th

10901 S Vernon 433-35 E 109th Chicago, IL 60628

222 E 109th St Chicago, IL 60628

9000 S Bishop St Chicago, IL 60620

9400 S Laflin St Chicago, IL 60620

8951 S Ada St Chicago, IL 60620

11143 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr Chicago, IL 60628

10201 S St Lawrence Ave 601-05 E 102nd Chicago, IL 60628

8640 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL 60619
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10206 S Walden Pky

11932 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60628

8552-8554 S Laflin St

9040 S Bishop St Chicago, IL 60620

11214-18 S Indiana

410 E 107th St Chicago, IL 60628

11250-56 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60628

11111 S Vernon Chicago, IL 60628

2838 E 91st St Chicago, IL 60617

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619
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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 | $978 | $800 | $1,156 |
| South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $850 | $1,600 |
| South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $850 | $2,200 |
| South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $1,500 | $3,295 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #143
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Thorp J N Elementary School
Carver Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Chicago
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Chicago ranges from $850 to $1,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,173.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Chicago range from $850 to $2,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,400.
How expensive are South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 183 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,180 to $10,495 - averaging $2,149 for the location.
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