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7337 S South Shore Dr, Unit 1421

7337 S South Shore Dr
ChicagoIL60649

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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. 7849-7853 S Coles Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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
7849-7853 S Coles Ave853-3NStudio,1BA$750
7150-52 S Cornell Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
7925 S Phillips1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$895
The Townhouse ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
7846 S Saginaw1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$920
7419 S Phillips1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$920
South Shore Beach ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Jeffery Parkway ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Shorewind ApartmentsStyle S2Studio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 7234 S Jeffery Blvd in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the 7831 S Colfax Ave Model at 7831 S Colfax Ave, Unit 7833 s Colfax ave starting at $1,695 with a $1.26 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.
7234 S Jeffery Blvd3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
7831 S Colfax Ave, Unit 7833 s Colfax ave7831 S Colfax Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
2014 E 77th St2014 E 77th St2BR,1BA$1.17
6930-6942 S Crandon Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.33
7320 S Phillips Ave7322-1W2BR,1BA$1.18
7131 S Yates2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.20
7440 S Phillips2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.34
6938 S Cregier Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.31
7801 S Yates2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.32
7549 S Yates1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.36

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 $895 at 7925 S Phillips.

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 $990 at 7131 S Yates.

What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7234 S Jeffery Blvd and starts from $1,850.

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