
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (96 Rentals)


7037 S East End Ave

7851 S Coles Ave

1934 E 74th St, Unit 302

6751 S Jeffery

7609 S Coles

1934 E 74th St, Unit 305

7608 S Saginaw Ave

7220

7715 S South Shore
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South Shore Beach Apartments

7447 S South Shore Dr

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

Shorewind Apartments

The Townhouse Apartments

7043 S East End Ave, Unit 2D

1904 E 79th St

3075 E Cheltenham Pl

Oglesby Towers Apartments

2358 E 70th Pl
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7300 Venture Apartments

1722 E 70th St

2319 E 70th St

Total Monthly Price
1633 E 74th St

7520 S. Coles Avenue

Park Shore View Apartments

Wolcott Apartments

6838 S Jeffery Blvd

South Beach Apartments

Oglesby Arms
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7600-14 S South Shore Dr

The Doral

7115-25 S East End Ave

South Shore Neighborhood Apartments

7517 S. Coles

6700 S Merrill Ave

7900 S Essex

3030 E. 79th Street

7241-7255 S Constance Ave

New Venture Realty South Shore Apartments
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7674 S Shore Drive

7808 Southshore

7041-7074 S Constance Ave

7801 S South Shore Dr

2315-2329 E 70th St

Bennett Apartments

7241 S Phillips

7800 S Essex

7941 S Marquette

7834 S Coles
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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 | $981 | $700 | $1,500 |
South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $900 | $1,650 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $970 | $2,100 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,165 | $2,500 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Shore?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Shore is at 7300 S Yates Blvd listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $895 at 7300 S Yates Blvd.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Shore Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Shore is starting from $895 at 7300 S Yates Blvd.
What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7300 S Yates Blvd and starts from $895.
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