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1633 E 74th St
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Cheapest Available South Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Shore area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community priced from $700. South Shore Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
South Shore ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$780
7923 S Phillips AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$785
7941 S Marquette1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$860
7229 S Yates BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895
7300 S Yates Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$895
7031-7033 S Chappel Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$895
The Townhouse ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
South Shore ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
6751 S Jeffery BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $0.53 price per square foot 7845 S Kingston Ave Model at 7845 S Kingston Ave, Unit 3 in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the 6843 S Merrill Ave Model at 6843 S Merrill Ave starting at $1,850 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7845 S Kingston Ave, Unit 37845 S Kingston Ave3BR,2BA$0.53
6843 S Merrill Ave6843 S Merrill Ave3BR,2BA$1.03
7212 S Cornell Ave, Unit 27212 S Cornell Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
7920 S Manistee Ave, Unit 7920 S Manistee Ave7920 S Manistee Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
2209 E 70th St, Unit 22209 E 70th St2BR,1BA$1.17
2209 E 70th St, Unit 1E2209 E 70th St2BR,1BA$1.25
7609 S Coles3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.25
7131-7145 S Yates Blvd2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.11
South Shore Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.19
7801 S Essex Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.13

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 Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $860 at 7941 S Marquette.

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 Ave.

What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Shore Apartments and starts from $1,010.

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