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Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community
7010-7018 S Cregier AveChicago, IL 60649
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (114 Rentals)
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7106 S Ridgeland Ave
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7715 S South Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60649
7715 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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The Townhouse Apartments
7022 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7609 S Coles
7609 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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7941 S Marquette
7941 S Marquette AveChicago, IL 60617
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6751 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649
6751 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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Jeffery Parkway Apartments
6731 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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1931 E 71st St 1931-45 E 71st Chicago, IL 60649
1931 E 71st StChicago, IL 60649
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7330 S Yates Blvd
7330 S Yates BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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Oglesby Towers Apartments
6700 S Oglesby AveChicago, IL 60649
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7220
7220 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7249 S Ridgeland Ave
7249 S Ridgeland AveChicago, IL 60649
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7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649
7131-7145 S Yates BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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7316 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649
7316 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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2358 E 70th Pl
2358 E 70th PlChicago, IL 60649
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1734 E 72nd St Chicago, IL 60649
1734 E 72nd StChicago, IL 60649
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Shorewind Apartments
2373 E 70th StChicago, IL 60649
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7800 S Cregier Ave
7800 S Cregier AveChicago, IL 60649
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South Beach Apartments
7825-27 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7520 S. Coles Avenue
7516-7524 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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Park Shore View Apartments
7751-7751 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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6739 S Jeffery Blvd
6739 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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7241-7255 S Constance Ave
7241-7255 S Constance AveChicago, IL 60649
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South Shore Neighborhood Apartments
7748 S Kingston AveChicago, IL 60649
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6838 S Jeffery Blvd
6838 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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7808 Southshore
7808 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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6945 S Crandon Ave
6945 S Crandon AveChicago, IL 60649
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Oglesby Arms
6826 S Oglesby AveChicago, IL 60649
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7600-14 S South Shore Dr
7600-14 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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The Doral
7616 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7115-25 S East End Ave
7115-25 S East End AveChicago, IL 60649
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Devonshire Apartments
7260 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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Shore View Apartments
7636 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7517 S. Coles
7515-7525 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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2207 E 75th St
2207 E 75th StChicago, IL 60649
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6700 S Merrill Ave
6700 S Merrill AveChicago, IL 60649
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7845 S Colfax
7845 S Colfax AveChicago, IL 60649
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7900 S Essex
7900-7910 S Essex AveChicago, IL 60617
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73rd St
7345 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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3030 E. 79th Street
3026-3030 E 79th StChicago, IL 60649
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Shorewind Court Apartments
6951-6959 S Oglesby CtChicago, IL 60649
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2235 E 71st St Chicago, IL 60649
2235 E 71st StChicago, IL 60649
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NOVO Properties - Chicago
6720 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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South Shore Drive
7200 S Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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New Venture Realty South Shore Apartments
1618 E 70th StChicago, IL 60649
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7674 S Shore Drive
7674 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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2041-2043 E 75th St
2041-2043 E 75th StChicago, IL 60649
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6938-6950 S Jeffery Blvd
6938-6950 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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7400-7410 S Chappel Ave
7400-7410 S Chappel AveChicago, IL 60649
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South Shore, Chicago, IL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Studio Apartments | $905 | $700 | $1,031 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $855 | $1,490 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $950 | $2,200 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $995 | $2,500 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,200 | $3,000 |
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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. The Townhouse Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Townhouse Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave Chicago, IL 60649 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| 1931 E 71st St 1931-45 E 71st Chicago, IL 60649 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 7801-11 S Kingston 2541-45 E 78th Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
| Oglesby Towers Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $956 |
| 7220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| 7801-11 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| 2358 E 70th Pl | Medium | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $0.86 price per square foot 6937 S Merrill Ave Model at 6937 S Merrill Ave, Unit Floor 1 in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Model at 6900 S South Shore Drive starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6937 S Merrill Ave, Unit Floor 1 | 6937 S Merrill Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| 6900 S South Shore Drive | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 2812 E 76th St, Unit #3 | 2812 E 76th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 7923 S Clyde Ave, Unit Clyde SS 2 | 7923 S Clyde Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 2209 E 70th St, Unit 2 | 2209 E 70th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 7653 S Kingston Ave | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 7316 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 7711 S Chappel Ave, Unit Apartment 1 | 7711 S Chappel Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| South Shore Beach Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Shore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Shore is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Shore?
The cheapest apartment in South Shore is 7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave Chicago, IL 60649 which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $2,249.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Shore?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in South Shore that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Shore?
Cheap apartments in South Shore have an average cost of $129 which is $2,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.
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