
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (169 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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South Beach Apartments

7520 S. Coles Avenue

Park Shore View Apartments

6739 S Jeffery Blvd

7241-7255 S Constance Ave

South Shore Neighborhood Apartments

6945 S Crandon Ave

6838 S Jeffery Blvd

7808 Southshore
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Oglesby Arms

7600-14 S South Shore Dr

The Doral

7115-25 S East End Ave

7517 S. Coles

Shore View Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

7706 South Coles 2837 E 77th St Chicago, IL 60649

7941 S Marquette

2207 E 75th St
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1931 E 71st St 1931-45 E 71st Chicago, IL 60649

6700 S Merrill Ave

7845 S Colfax

7900 S Essex

73rd St

3030 E. 79th Street

Shorewind Court Apartments

2235 E 71st St Chicago, IL 60649

NOVO Properties - Chicago

7200 S Shore Dr
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New Venture Realty South Shore Apartments

7674 S Shore Drive

7850 S Constance Ave 1822 E 79th Street Chicago, IL 60649

7925 S Phillips Chicago, IL 60617

7102 S Luella Chicago, IL 60649

6938-6950 S Jeffery Blvd

7041-7074 S Constance Ave

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

7801 S South Shore Dr

7051 S Bennett Ave
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Bennett Apartments

2315-2329 E 70th St

7241-49 S Phillips Ave Chicago, IL 60649

7834 S Coles Chicago, IL 60649

7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave Chicago, IL 60649

7270 S South Shore Dr

7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave

6943 S Cornell

6904-6906 S Cregier Ave 1745-1757 E 69th St Chicago, IL 60649

2045-2047 E 75th St
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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 | $1,017 | $700 | $1,500 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $900 | $1,500 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $970 | $2,100 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,165 | $4,500 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,300 | $2,300 |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Shore?
The cheapest apartment in South Shore is 7941 S Marquette which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in South Shore costs $1,600.
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 7 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 $123 which is $1,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Shore.
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