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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Townhouse ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
6904-6906 S Cregier Ave 1745-1757 E 69th St Chicago, IL 60649Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$855
1931 E 71st St 1931-45 E 71st Chicago, IL 606491 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$925
7801-11 S Kingston 2541-45 E 78th Chicago, IL 606492 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$940
Oglesby Towers ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$956
7220StudioStudio,1BA$995
7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 606492 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,005
7801-11 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 606492 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,035
2358 E 70th PlMedium1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL

As of January 14, 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 2812 E 76th St Model at 2812 E 76th St, Unit #3 starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6937 S Merrill Ave, Unit Floor 16937 S Merrill Ave3BR,2BA$0.86
2812 E 76th St, Unit #32812 E 76th St3BR,2BA$1.08
7846 S Cregier Ave, Unit 37846 S Cregier Ave3BR,1BA$1.31
2209 E 70th St, Unit 22209 E 70th St2BR,1BA$1.17
7653 S Kingston Ave1x11BR,1BA$1.28
7316 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 606493 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.06
7711 S Chappel Ave, Unit Apartment 17711 S Chappel Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
7263 S Coles Chicago, IL 606492 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.25
South Shore Beach Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 606492 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore

What type of rentals are currently available in South Shore?

There are currently 676 Apartments for Rent in South Shore, IL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,000. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Shore ranging from $900 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Shore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Shore ranges from $900 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,933.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Shore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Shore range from $995 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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