
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $970 (71 Rentals)


7609 S Coles

2701 E 75th Pl, Unit G

7715 S South Shore

7617 S Kingston Ave

7848 S Burnham Ave, Unit 2N

7147 S Constance Ave, Unit E3

7149 S Constance Ave, Unit W3

7121 S East End Ave

7028 S Clyde
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1904 E 79th St

6900 S Jeffery Blvd

7043 S East End Ave, Unit 2B

7800 S Yates Blvd, Unit 2

7853 S Bennett Ave, Unit 2

7520 S. Coles Avenue

6700 S Merrill Ave

New Venture Realty South Shore Apartments

7801 S South Shore Dr

7241-7255 S Constance Ave
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7845 S Colfax

7655-7657 S Coles Ave

7808 Southshore

7900 S Essex

7674 S Shore Drive

7800 S Essex

7801 S Essex

7241 S Phillips

7700 S Kingston

7800 S Kingston
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7316 S Jeffery Blvd

Shorewind Court Apartments

6756 S Chappel

7801 S Kingston

7834 S Coles

7316 S Jeffery

2707 E 78th St, Unit 2W

1742 E 72nd

7612 S Kingston

7801 S Yates
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7612 S Kingston

South Shore Apartments

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

Clyde St Commons

7001 S Chappel Ave

7440 S Phillips

7229 S Yates Blvd

7549 S Yates

7801 S Cornell Ave

7110 S Ridgeland
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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 | $1,227 | $900 | $1,650 |
South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $970 | $2,100 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,165 | $2,400 |
| 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 7800 S Essex listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $925 at 7800 S Essex.
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 $925 at 7800 S Essex.
What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7800 S Essex and starts from $925.
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