
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (1,575 Rentals)


Lake Meadows Apartments

City Hyde Park

East Park Tower

5550 S Dorchester

5252

4611 S Ellis Ave

Drexel Grand

Prairie Shores

Abbott Square - 8143
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Woodlawn Court

Lakeside Apartments

The Flamingo Apartments

Park Boulevard 2B

Museum Walk Apartments

Madison Park Apartments

6900 S South Shore Drive

Woodlawn Commons

1360-64 E. 52nd St.

7251 At Waters Edge
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Mayfair Apartments

5326 S. Harper Ave.

7526-36 S Colfax Ave

7320 S Phillips Ave

Scholars Corner Apartments

The Dunham Apartments

Ellis Court

5715-5725 S. Kimbark Avenue

Woodland Park By The Lake

7028 S Clyde
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Hyde Park Tower

Twin Towers Apartments

4700 Lake Park Apartments

Hyde Park West

8100 S Essex Ave

7609 S Coles

Academy at Drexel

5504 S Wabash

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Eden Commons

The Versailles Apartments

Ivy Park Homes

7715 S South Shore

7131 S Yates

6160 S Martin Luther King Dr

Shorewind Apartments

South Shore Beach Apartments

Southland Village

Lake Grove Village
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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 | $1,152 | $600 | $1,955 |
| South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $800 | $2,635 |
South Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $850 | $4,500 |
| South Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $1,010 | $4,700 |
| South Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,871 | $1,450 | $4,800 |
| South Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,816 | $3,650 | $4,000 |
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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 The Dunham Apartments and is listed at 1,550 square feet priced from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dunham Apartments | D803 | 1,550 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| Ironwood | Two Bedroom 120% | 1,400 Sq Ft | $1,190 |
| 5715-5725 S. Kimbark Avenue | 57152bb | 1,392 Sq Ft | $2,999 |
| Windermere House | wndh2b05 | 1,346 Sq Ft | $3,180 |
| Lakeside Grant Manor | 2 Bed Deluxe 7427 | 1,325 Sq Ft | $1,712 |
| Cloisters | clo-2b2a | 1,290 Sq Ft | $3,599 |
| Shoreland | sh2b305 | 1,289 Sq Ft | $3,330 |
| Oglesby Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2B | 1,215 Sq Ft | $1,793 |
| 9006 S Escanaba Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,218 |
| City Hyde Park | chp2b10 | 1,179 Sq Ft | $3,550 |
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 $2,065. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 8702 S Escanaba Ave | 2Front | $850 |
| 7800 S Kingston | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $960 |
| Boxelder Court | Two Bedroom 50% AMI | $965 |
| 7949 S Ellis | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $980 |
| 7131 S Yates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $990 |
| 6160 S Martin Luther King Dr | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,000 |
| 7320 S Phillips Ave | 7322-1W | $1,000 |
| 8640 S Ingleside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,010 |
| 7120 S Wabash | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,015 |
| 7801 S Yates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,020 |
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Best Local Schools in South Lakefront, Chicago, IL
Carnegie Elementary School
Hyde Park Academy High School
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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 $2,065.
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 1,550 square feet unit starting from $2,100 at The Dunham Apartments.
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 1,216 sq ft.
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