
Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (74 Rentals)


8702 S Escanaba Ave

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9100 S Ashland Ave, Unit 1607 W 91st St 2nd Floor

9453 S Loomis St, Unit 304

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

1550 W 95th St, Unit 303

1735 W 91st St

12026 S Union Ave

620 E 112th St

11339 S Langley Ave
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1439 W 93rd St

8602 S Muskegon Ave

9243 S Stony Island Ave

8700 S Merrill Ave

351 W 120th St

10855 S Vernon Ave

1550 W 95th St

8714 S Commercial Ave

9453 S Loomis St

8647 S Drexel Ave
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9017-9019 S Cottage Grove Ave

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9218 S. Bishop

11133 S Vernon Ave

10901 S Vernon

8935 S Dauphin Ave

8851 S Cottage Grove Ave

8855 S Cottage Grove Ave

11250 S Indiana

3225 W 111th
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9000 S Bishop

9400 S Laflin St

8951 S Ada St

11143-11145 S King Dr

10201 S Saint Lawrence Ave

10206 S Walden Pky

11932 S Stewart

8552-8554 S Laflin St

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11214-18 S Indiana
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410 E 107th St

11111 S Vernon

2838 E 91st

222 E 109th

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave

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12000 S Eggleston Ave

8806 S Cottage Grove

8751 S Cottage Grove Ave

12013 S Eggleston Avenue
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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 | $1,021 | $800 | $1,450 |
| South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $850 | $1,600 |
| South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $850 | $2,200 |
| South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,395 | $2,850 |
| South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,900 | $2,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #131
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 $1,234.
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 $1,448.
How expensive are South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 185 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,395 to $2,850 - averaging $1,865 for the location.
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