Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (56 Rentals)

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Apartments in the South Lakefront area of Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Hyde Park Tower
$2,855 - $6,094
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$2,855 - $6,094

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Hyde Park Tower

5140 S Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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1131-1141 79th Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1131-1141 79th Pl

1131-1141 79th PlChicago, IL 60619
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8335 S King Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8335 S King Dr

8335 S King DrChicago, IL 60619
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Woodlawn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn

6600 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60637
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Ivy Promenade
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Promenade

5447-5457 S Woodlawn AveChicago, IL 60615
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Campus Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Court Apartments

5417-5423 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60615
Corporate Housing
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6751 S Jeffery
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6751 S Jeffery

6751 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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Vue 53
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vue 53

1324-1346 E 53rd StChicago, IL 60615
Student Housing
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The Max Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Max Apartments

5135 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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5120 S Harper Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5120 S Harper Ave

5120 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60615
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St. Edmund's Oasis
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Edmund's Oasis

6100 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60637
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Devonshire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

7260 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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73rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

73rd St

7345 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7648 S Phillips Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7648 S Phillips Ave

7648 S Phillips AveChicago, IL 60649
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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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8101 S Drexel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8101 S Drexel

8101-8105 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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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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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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South Lakefront, Chicago, IL

Ranked #21

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 1,401 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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