
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (56 Rentals)
Apartments in the South Lakefront area of Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Madison Park Apartments

1118-28 E. Hyde Park Blvd.

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Scholars Corner Apartments

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Hyde Park Tower

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Ivy Park Homes

Lake Grove Village

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Windermere House

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

Parkland Condominiums

5511-5513 S Cornell Ave

5450-5456 S Harper Ave

6844 S Ridgeland Ave

6211-6221 S Vernon Ave

5046-5052 S Blackstone Ave

5027 S Drexel Blvd

4847 S Vincennes Ave
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7627 S Essex Ave

1131-1141 79th Pl

Judge Slater Senior Apartments

8335 S King Dr

3410 S Calumet Ave

3250-3252 S Prairie Ave

Montclare Senior Residences of Calumet Height

Butler-Lindon Apartments

5528 S. Cornell Avenue

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Ivy Promenade

Campus Court Apartments

6751 S Jeffery

The Victorian Apartments

Vue 53

5326-5336 S. Greenwood Avenue

5401-5405 S. Drexel Boulevard

5350-5358 S. Maryland Avenue

The Max Apartments

5120 S Harper Ave
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6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

St. Edmund's Oasis

Devonshire Apartments

Ellis Lake View Apartments

73rd St

7648 S Phillips Ave

8001 S Ellis

8101 S Drexel

7925 S Phillips

8209 S Ellis Avenue (NEW)
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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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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Lakefront, Chicago, IL
Ranked #21
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 1,401 Studio Apartments in South Lakefront with rent ranges from $170 to $1,955 with an average price of $2,272.
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 $2,635 with an average monthly rent of $1,493.
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 $2,065.
How expensive are South Lakefront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 906 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Lakefront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,010 to $4,700 - averaging $2,235 for the location.
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