
Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (68 Rentals)


Pangea Lakes

8702 S Escanaba Ave

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8855 S Dorchester Ave, Unit 2ndfloorr

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8818 S Saginaw Ave, Unit First floor uni

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9100 S Ashland Ave

10718 S Mackinaw Ave

12026 S Union Ave

9225 S Marshfield Ave

135 E 103rd St
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1439 W 93rd St

9213 S Laflin St

243 E 108th St

8826 S Exchange Ave

9243 S Stony Island Ave

10855 S Vernon Ave

9211 S Laflin St

9017-25 S Cottage Grove

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9218 S. Bishop
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11133 S Vernon Ave

8806 S Cottage Grove Ave

9244 S Saginaw Ave

8851 S Cottage Grove Ave

11214-18 S Indiana

2900 E 91st

8855 S Cottage Grove Ave

3225 W 111th

10901 S Vernon Apartments

11143-11145 S King Dr
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Brainard Apartments

9400 S Laflin St

8951 S Ada St

10201 S Saint Lawrence Ave

10206 S Walden Pky

8552-8554 S Laflin St

Brainard Apartments

410 E 107th St

Pullman Apartments

222 E 109th St
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8901 S Cottage Grove Ave

East Side Apartments

8640 S Ingleside Ave

12000 S Eggleston Ave

8751 S Cottage Grove Ave

2922 E 90th St

South Chicago Apartments

8515 S Green St

Baric Commons

10901 S Vernon
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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 | $1,080 | $800 | $1,350 |
| South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $874 | $2,595 |
| South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $850 | $2,700 |
| South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,250 | $3,000 |
| South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $3,295 | $3,295 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #58
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
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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 $874 to $2,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,313.
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 $2,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,421.
How expensive are South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 180 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $3,000 - averaging $1,795 for the location.
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