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7010-7018 S Cregier AveChicago, IL 60649
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7609 S Coles
7609 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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7941 S Marquette AveChicago, IL 60617
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7022 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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2373 E 70th StChicago, IL 60649
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6751 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649
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7715 S South Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60649
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6731 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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7220 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7249 S Ridgeland AveChicago, IL 60649
7612 S Phillips Ave
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7516 S Paxton Ave, Unit Garden Unit
7516 S Paxton AveChicago, IL 60649
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7150 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60649
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7608 S Saginaw AveChicago, IL 60649
7612 S Saginaw Ave
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7425-7427 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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1734 E 72nd St Chicago, IL 60649
1734 E 72nd StChicago, IL 60649
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7657 S Coles Ave
7657 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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7617 S Colfax AveChicago, IL 60649
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2879 E 77th St
2879 E 77th StChicago, IL 60649
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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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7751-7751 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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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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7748 S Kingston AveChicago, IL 60649
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6945 S Crandon Ave
6945 S Crandon AveChicago, IL 60649
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7808 Southshore
7808 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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6838 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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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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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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7260 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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7636 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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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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6951-6959 S Oglesby CtChicago, IL 60649
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7200 S Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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1618 E 70th StChicago, IL 60649
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7674 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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6720 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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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 | $993 | $700 | $1,275 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $855 | $1,600 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $995 | $2,100 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,000 | $2,400 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $1,200 | $2,249 |
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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. 7925 S Phillips Chicago, IL 60617 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. 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 |
| 7925 S Phillips Chicago, IL 60617 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| The Townhouse Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Shorewind Apartments | Style S2 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 7800-10 S Kingston 2515-19 E 78th Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
| 7220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 7150 S Cornell Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| 1742-56 E 72nd St Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 7801-11 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL
As of February 22, 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 7220 S East End Ave Model at 7220 S East End Ave, Unit # 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 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. |
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| 6937 S Merrill Ave, Unit Floor 1 | 6937 S Merrill Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| 7220 S East End Ave, Unit # 2 | 7220 S East End Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 7926 S Paxton Ave, Unit 2nd Fl | 7926 S Paxton Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 2417 E 73rd St, Unit #1 | 2417 E 73rd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 2209 E 70th St, Unit 2 | 2209 E 70th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 2209 E 70th St, Unit 1E | 2209 E 70th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 7711 S Chappel Ave, Unit Apartment 1 | 7711 S Chappel Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 6900 S South Shore Drive | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 7800-10 S Kingston 2515-19 E 78th Chicago, IL 60649 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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 Chicago, IL 60617.
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 $960 at 7800-10 S Kingston 2515-19 E 78th Chicago, IL 60649.
What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7526-36 S Colfax Ave and starts from $1,495.
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