Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $800 (87 Rentals)

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7401 S Kingston Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7401 S Kingston Ave

7401 S Kingston AveChicago, IL 60649
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8249 S Evans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8249 S Evans

8249 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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8051-8053 S King Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8051-8053 S King Dr

8051-8053 S King DrChicago, IL 60619
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8042 S Ellis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8042 S Ellis Ave

8034-8042 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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7400-7410 S Chappel Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

7400-7410 S Chappel AveChicago, IL 60649
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9001 S Commercial
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9001 S Commercial

9001 S Commercial AveChicago, IL 60617

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7102 S Luella
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7102 S Luella

7102 S Luella AveChicago, IL 60649
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7925 S Phillips
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7925 S Phillips

7923 S Phillips AveChicago, IL 60617
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8208 S Drexel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8208 S Drexel

8208-8210 S DrexelChicago, IL 60619
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7706 South Coles
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7706 South Coles

7706 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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7850 S Constance
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7850 S Constance

7850 S Constance AveChicago, IL 60649
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421 East 62nd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 East 62nd

6219 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60637
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915 E 83rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 E 83rd St

915 E 83rd StChicago, IL 60619
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400 E 81st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 E 81st St

400 E 81st StChicago, IL 60619

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7674 S Shore Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7674 S Shore Drive

7674 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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2235 E 71st
Studio Apartments

2235 E 71st

2235 E 71st StChicago, IL 60649
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7949 S St Lawrence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7949 S St Lawrence

7949 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60619
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7354 S Dorchester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7354 S Dorchester

7354 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60619
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Hyde Park / Kenwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park / Kenwood

4400-4404 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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3030 E. 79th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

3030 E. 79th Street

3026-3030 E 79th StChicago, IL 60649
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6820 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6820 S Michigan Ave

6820 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60637
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Ohio Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio Commons

5001 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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1643-1653 E 85th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

1643-1653 E 85th PlChicago, IL 60617
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73rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

73rd St

7345 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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5035 S King Dr
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

5035 S King Dr

5035 S King DrChicago, IL 60615
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7903 S Evans
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Evans

7903 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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8001 S Ellis
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8001 S Ellis

8001-8009 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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7900 S Essex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7900 S Essex

7900-7910 S Essex AveChicago, IL 60617
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6700 S Merrill Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6700 S Merrill Ave

6700 S Merrill AveChicago, IL 60649
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

South Lakefront, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Chicago, IL metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Chicago Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Lakefront, Chicago, IL

Ranked #22

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Lakefront

How much are Studio apartments in South Lakefront?

There are currently 1,399 Studio Apartments in South Lakefront with rent ranges from $650 to $1,795 with an average price of $1,112.

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 $837 to $2,730 with an average monthly rent of $1,467.

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 $2,072.

How expensive are South Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 894 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Lakefront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,275 to $4,700 - averaging $2,337 for the location.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.