
Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (65 Rentals)


8702 S Escanaba Ave, Unit #2 Front

9351 S University Ave, Unit Basement

9225 S Marshfield Ave

548 E 89th St

59-459 E 107th St

8745 S Cottage Grove Ave

10812 S King Dr

9213 S Laflin St

1443 W 93rd St
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9220 S Manistee Ave

406 E 109th St

9211 S Laflin St

9243 S Stony Island Ave

1439 W 93rd St

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

9218 S. Bishop

11133 S Vernon Ave

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

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

9000 S Bishop St Chicago, IL 60620

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

10206 S Walden Pky

8552 S Laflin St Chicago, IL 60620

2900 E 91st St Chicago, IL 60617
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8806 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

410 E 107th St Chicago, IL 60628

11111 S Vernon Chicago, IL 60628

2838 E 91st St Chicago, IL 60617

9600 S Avenue L

8640 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL 60619

12000 S Eggleston Ave 437-39 W 120th Chicago, IL 60628

8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619

2920-2922 E 90th St Chicago, IL 60617

8515 S Green Chicago, IL 60620
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Baric Commons

10901 S Vernon

12157 S Michigan Ave

9001 S Commercial Ave Chicago, IL 60617

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

11000 S Michigan Ave

Blue Station

Meadow View Apartments

2109-2123 W 119th St

3007 W 87th St
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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 | $948 | $800 | $1,050 |
| South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $800 | $2,595 |
| South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $850 | $2,500 |
| South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,250 | $7,411 |
| South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,136 | $3,400 | $5,608 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #127
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 $800 to $2,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,319.
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 $2,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,436.
How expensive are South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 182 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $7,411 - averaging $1,856 for the location.
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