
Apartments for Rent in the South Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (227 Rentals)


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11111 S Vernon

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12157 S Michigan Ave

8702 S Escanaba Ave

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9222 S Laflin St, Unit 3N

8900 S Dauphin Ave

600 W 87th St, Unit 3
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8725 S State St

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12132 S Michigan Ave, Unit MIchigan Property

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114 E 119th St, Unit Apartment 1

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13421 S Avenue O

11128 South Spaulding Avenue, Unit 1

1408 W 94th St, Unit Garden Apartment

10655 S Hoxie Ave, Unit 1

10725 S Calumet Ave, Unit Apt 3

8617 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3D

8835 S Commercial Ave, Unit 1
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8635 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1

22 E 101st Pl, Unit 2Fl

12 E 112th St, Unit 2

9613 S Ave N, Unit 2

1550 W 95th St, Unit 1550 West 95th Street

10212-14 S Martin Luther King Dr, Unit 1W

9142 S Paulina St

414 E 109th St

2346 W 111th St, Unit 1

10749 S State St
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10749 S State St, Unit 2

8714 S Commercial Ave

8627 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 2F

13243 S Baltimore Ave

8617 S Ashland Ave

9601 S Harvard Ave

56 W 113th Pl

8755 S Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 1F

10437 S Wallace St

9136 S Anthony Ave
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120 E Kensington Ave, Unit 2f

9116 S Loomis St

707 E 92nd Pl

9517 S Escanaba Ave

711 E 92nd Pl

9424 S Laflin St

9515 S Michigan Ave

241 E 108th St

9036 S Dauphin Ave

8756 S Exchange Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,059 | $800 | $1,450 |
| South Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $850 | $1,700 |
| South Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $850 | $2,200 |
| South Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $1,195 | $2,950 |
| South Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,566 | $1,650 | $5,483 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #94
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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
How much are Studio apartments in South Chicago?
There are currently 207 Studio Apartments in South Chicago with rent ranges from $800 to $1,450 with an average price of $1,059.
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 $1,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,134.
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 $1,465.
How expensive are South Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 130 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,195 to $2,950 - averaging $1,717 for the location.
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