
Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (579 Rentals)


Lake Meadows Apartments

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Prairie Shores

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The Flamingo Apartments

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

Algonquin Apartments

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Museum Walk Apartments

4611 S Ellis Ave
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6900 S South Shore Drive

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Madison Park Apartments

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

1363-67 E. 53rd St.

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park

8200 S. Evans Ave.

7251 At Waters Edge

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Plaisance Apartments

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Scholars Corner Apartments
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Mayfair Apartments

2358 E 70th Pl

5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

Academy at Drexel

Lakeside Grant Manor

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The Versailles Apartments

Hyde Park West

Shorewind Apartments

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1633 E 74th St

4721 S. Ellis Avenue
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Cornell (The Greenstone)

Eden Commons

4700 Lake Park Apartments

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Oglesby Towers Apartments

Lake Grove Village

South Shore Beach Apartments

Twin Towers Apartments

Ivy Park Homes

The Townhouse Apartments

Southland Village
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6246 S. King Dr.

Woodlawn Terrace

7608 S Saginaw Ave

7150 S Cornell Ave

Astoria Properties

7220

6160-6212 S Martin Luther King Dr Chicago, IL 60637

5020 S Woodlawn Ave

6751 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

7944 S Ellis Ave
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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 | $1,070 | $575 | $3,561 |
| South Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $800 | $4,008 |
| South Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $850 | $6,999 |
| South Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| South Lakefront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| South Lakefront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $2,462 | $2,700 |
| South Lakefront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $2,925 | $2,925 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Lakefront, Chicago, IL
Ranked #30
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 1,413 Studio Apartments in South Lakefront with rent ranges from $575 to $3,561 with an average price of $1,070.
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 $800 to $4,008 with an average monthly rent of $1,538.
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 $6,999. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,856.
How expensive are South Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 902 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Lakefront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $995 to $12,596 - averaging $2,254 for the location.
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