
Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (147 Rentals)


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Oglesby Towers Apartments

7609 S Coles

6751 S Jeffery

7715 S South Shore

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Shorewind Apartments

South Shore Beach Apartments

7131 S Yates
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7300 Venture Apartments

7608 S Saginaw Ave

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

7220

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

7617 S Colfax Ave, Unit 203

7043 S East End Ave, Unit 2D

2701 E 75th Pl, Unit G

1904 E 79th St

7848 S Burnham Ave, Unit 2N
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1934 E 74th St, Unit 305

6716 S Merrill Ave, Unit 1E

1934 E 74th St, Unit 302

6716 S Merrill Ave, Unit 1W

7447 S South Shore Dr

7337 S South Shore Dr

3075 E Cheltenham Pl

7851 S Coles Ave

7617 S Kingston Ave

7853 S Coles
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7037 S East End Ave

7106 S Ridgeland Ave

6716 S Merrill Ave

7337 S South Shore Dr

7720 S Marquette Ave

2707 E 78th St, Unit 2W

7612 S Kingston

Merrill Court

7040 S Cregier Ave

7800 S Colfax Ave
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6756 S Chappel

7401 S Kingston Ave

Astoria Properties

2817 E 77th St

7251-7261 S Phillips Ave

2826 E 76th

6901 S Paxton Ave

South Shore Apartments

7109 S Ridgeland

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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 | $982 | $700 | $1,500 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $900 | $1,650 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $970 | $2,100 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,165 | $2,400 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 147 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 358 Studio Apartments in South Shore with rent ranges from $700 to $1,500 with an average price of $982.
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 $1,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,228.
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 $970 to $2,100. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,537.
How expensive are South Shore Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 392 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Shore on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,165 to $2,400 - averaging $1,727 for the location.
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