
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (406 Rentals)


Lakeside Apartments

6900 S South Shore Drive

7526-36 S Colfax Ave

7251 At Waters Edge

2358 E 70th Pl

Total Monthly Price
1633 E 74th St

Oglesby Towers Apartments

7609 S Coles

6751 S Jeffery
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Shorewind Apartments

South Shore Beach Apartments

7300 Venture Apartments

7601 S Kingston Ave

7608 S Saginaw Ave

7220

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

7617 S Colfax Ave, Unit 203
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1904 E 79th St

1934 E 74th St, Unit 305

1934 E 74th St, Unit 302

7330 S Yates Blvd

7447 S South Shore Dr

1722 E 70th St

3075 E Cheltenham Pl

2319 E 70th St

6934 S Crandon Ave
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7851 S Coles Ave

7037 S East End Ave

7720 S Marquette Ave

Merrill Court

7653 S Kingston Ave

Hanson Anton Apartments

Lakefront Place

7129 S Euclid Ave

7800 S Colfax Ave

7232 S Merrill Ave
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7242-7444 S Coles Ave

7550 S Kingston Ave

7020-7024 S Cregier Ave

2046-2048 E 73rd St

6800-6810 S Merrill Ave

6811-6813 S Cornell Ave

7550 S Exchange Ave

7220 S Yates Blvd

7546-7548 Saginaw St

7535-7547 S Kingston Ave
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South Shore, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Studio Apartments | $982 | $700 | $1,500 |
South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $900 | $1,650 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $970 | $2,100 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,165 | $2,400 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 406 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Shore area of Chicago, IL is found at 6900 S South Shore Drive and is listed at 1,000 square feet priced from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6900 S South Shore Drive | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| 2358 E 70th Pl | Large | 950 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| 7800 S Jeffery | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 817 Sq Ft | $1,045 |
| 6930-6942 S Crandon Ave | 1BD/1BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,195 |
| 7317 S Chappel | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 775 Sq Ft | $1,040 |
| 7549 S Yates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 750 Sq Ft | $1,070 |
| Oglesby Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A4 | 725 Sq Ft | $1,272 |
| 7752 S Cornell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 723 Sq Ft | $1,015 |
| South Shore Beach Apartments | H | 701 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
| Shorewind Apartments | Style S1 | 370 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
Cheapest Available South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Shore of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $860 at 7941 S Marquette. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Shore is currently $1,228. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 7941 S Marquette | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $860 |
| 7300 S Yates Blvd | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $895 |
| Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community | One Bedroom/ One Bathroom | $900 |
| 7120 S East End | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $905 |
| 2041 E 75th St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $935 |
| 7914 S Kingston | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $955 |
| 7624 S Kingston | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $990 |
| 6751 S Jeffery | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,000 |
| 7752 S Cornell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,015 |
| 6832 S Crandon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,020 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Shore Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Shore with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Shore is at 7941 S Marquette listed at $860.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Shore Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Shore is $1,228.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Shore Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Shore is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,400 at 6900 S South Shore Drive.
What is the average size for South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Shore is currently 645 sq ft.
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