2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (1,549 Rentals)

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$2,603 - $2,878

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Base Rent$2,400 - $5,610

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $5,610
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5140 S Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Largest Available South Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Lakefront area of Chicago, IL is found at Paramour and is listed at 1,432 square feet priced from $2,385. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Paramour4850-2bD1,432 Sq Ft$2,385
5325 S. Hyde Park Boulevard5325-2bb1,406 Sq Ft$2,395
IronwoodTwo Bedroom 120%1,400 Sq Ft$1,190
Cloistersclo-2b2c1,385 Sq Ft$3,295
Windermere Housewndh2b051,346 Sq Ft$3,180
Lakeside Grant Manor2 Bed Deluxe 74271,325 Sq Ft$1,712
Oglesby Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2B1,215 Sq Ft$1,801
9006 S Escanaba Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths1,200 Sq Ft$1,218
5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue5034-2bD1,188 Sq Ft$2,025
7557 S Calumet Ave2BR/1.0BA1,180 Sq Ft$1,395

Cheapest Available South Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit South Lakefront of Chicago, IL is the 2Front Model starting from $850 at 8702 S Escanaba Ave. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in South Lakefront is currently $2,072. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
8702 S Escanaba Ave2Front$850
7801 S Essex2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$930
Boxelder CourtTwo Bedroom 50% AMI$965
Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 50% AMI$990
6160 S Martin Luther King Dr2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,000
7316 S Jeffery2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,030
7949 S Ellis2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,035
7801 S Yates2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,060
7939 S Dobson2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,070

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This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois including South Lakefront, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Lakefront with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in South Lakefront is at 8702 S Escanaba Ave listed at $850.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in South Lakefront is $2,072.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom South Lakefront Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Lakefront is a 1,432 square feet unit starting from $2,385 at Paramour.

What is the average size for South Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in South Lakefront is currently 1,152 sq ft.

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