
Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (145 Rentals)


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8946 S Exchange Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

9453 S Loomis St, Unit 307

8617 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3D
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153 E 119th St, Unit 1

11210 S Vernon Ave, Unit 2

9613 S Ave N, Unit 2

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

439 E 111th Pl, Unit 2W

314 E 138th St, Unit 1F

13243 S Baltimore Ave

9213 S Laflin St, Unit A4

8617 S Ashland Ave

9601 S Harvard Ave
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8921 S Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 3E

2346 W 111th St, Unit 1

1439 W 93rd St

9410 S Laflin St

10981 S Church St

11033 S Vernon Ave

10552 S Walden Pkwy

8949 S Blackstone Ave

9046 S Brandon Ave

1729 W 91st St
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10983 S Church St

9330 S Yates Blvd

8602 S Muskegon Ave

16 E 118th Pl

1745 W 91st St

8921 S Cottage Grove Ave

10803 S Prairie Ave

642 W 123rd St

1731 W 91st St

8632 S Sangamon St
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10985 S Church St

9243 S Stony Island Ave

351 W 120th St

8700 S Merrill Ave

9213 S Laflin St

10855 S Vernon Ave

355 W 120th St

12113 S State St

316 E 107th St

9533 S Calhoun Ave
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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 | $1,194 |
| South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $850 | $1,600 |
| South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $850 | $2,200 |
| South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,350 | $9,640 |
| South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,334 | $1,900 | $5,802 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #102
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 $1,228.
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 $1,459.
How expensive are South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 190 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $9,640 - averaging $2,234 for the location.
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