
Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (3,577 Rentals)


4901 S Drexel

Lake Meadows Apartments

City Hyde Park

Drexel Grand

5550 S Dorchester

East Park Tower

5252

4611 S Ellis Ave

4208-4214 S Michigan Ave
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Prairie Shores

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

Abbott Square - 8143

Woodlawn Court

4611 South Drexel Blvd

Lakeside Apartments

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

The Flamingo Apartments

Museum Walk Apartments
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Park Boulevard 2B

6900 S South Shore Drive

Madison Park Apartments

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

1363-67 E. 53rd St.

5135-45 S. Ingleside Ave.

7320 S Phillips Ave

5326 S. Harper Ave.

1118-28 E. Hyde Park Blvd.
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2358 E 70th Pl

Woodlawn Commons

1360-64 E. 52nd St.

7251 At Waters Edge

Mayfair Apartments

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7526-36 S Colfax Ave

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Scholars Corner Apartments

Plaisance Apartments

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1633 E 74th St
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The Dunham Apartments

Ellis Court

5715-5725 S. Kimbark Avenue

Woodland Park By The Lake

Lakeside Grant Manor

Twin Towers Apartments

Cornell (The Greenstone)

Eden Commons

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Hyde Park Tower

4700 Lake Park Apartments
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South Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lakefront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakefront Studio Apartments | $1,251 | $600 | $2,650 |
| South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $700 | $3,220 |
| South Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $850 | $4,500 |
| South Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,025 | $4,695 |
| South Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,450 | $4,800 |
| South Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Lakefront, Chicago, IL
Ranked #25
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Lakefront, Chicago, IL
Carnegie Elementary School
Hyde Park Academy High School
Wadsworth PreK-8th STEM School
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Lakefront
How much are Studio apartments in South Lakefront?
There are currently 1,403 Studio Apartments in South Lakefront with rent ranges from $600 to $2,650 with an average price of $1,251.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Lakefront Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Lakefront ranges from $700 to $3,220 with an average monthly rent of $1,554.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lakefront cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Lakefront range from $850 to $4,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,117.
How expensive are South Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 904 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Lakefront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $4,695 - averaging $2,262 for the location.
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