
Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (138 Rentals)


Oglesby Towers Apartments

6900 S South Shore Drive

7320 S Phillips Ave

1931 E 71st

Lakeside Grant Manor

7440 S Phillips

7110 S Ridgeland

7609 S Coles

Shorewind Apartments
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The Townhouse Apartments

7715 S South Shore

South Shore Beach Apartments

7300 Venture Apartments

7849-7853 S Coles Ave

7220

7150-52 S Cornell Ave

7608 S Saginaw Ave

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community
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2116 East 69th Street, Unit 1

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7020 S Jeffery Ave

2648 E 78th St, Unit 4

7147 S Constance Ave, Unit 3E

7337 S South Shore Dr

7152 S Cornell Ave

7610 S Saginaw Ave

6900 S Jeffery Blvd

7851 S Coles Ave

7150 S Cornell Ave
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7853 S Coles Ave

7106 S Ridgeland Ave

6833 S Merrill Ave

7720 S Marquette Ave

Merrill Court

2730 E 79th St

7040 S Cregier Ave

7842-7844 S Jeffery Blvd.

7800 S Colfax Ave

6756 S Chappel
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7401 S Kingston Ave

7800 S South Shore Dr

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7300 S Yates Blvd

7620 S Coles

2817 E 77th St

6901 S Merrill

6904 S Cregier Ave

7251-7261 S Phillips Ave

6901 S Paxton Ave
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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 | $893 | $700 | $1,165 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $900 | $1,550 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $1,000 | $2,300 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,350 | $2,900 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 138 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore
How much are Studio apartments in South Shore?
There are currently 185 Studio Apartments in South Shore with rent ranges from $700 to $1,165 with an average price of $893.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Shore Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Shore ranges from $900 to $1,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,201.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Shore cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Shore range from $1,000 to $2,300. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,508.
How expensive are South Shore Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 193 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Shore on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $2,900 - averaging $1,830 for the location.
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