
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (520 Rentals)


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8201 S Ada St

Chatham Grove

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9222 S Laflin St, Unit 3N

8900 S Dauphin Ave

303 W 104th St, Unit 2

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7948 S Evans Ave

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8120 S Ellis Ave, Unit 2

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7608 S King Dr, Unit 201
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1330 W 78th St, Unit 3

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7712 S Carpenter St

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7917 S Peoria St, Unit 1A

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7620 S Stewart Ave

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8725 S State St

8230 S Ellis Ave, Unit 3

611 E 76th St, Unit 2E

658 E 81st St, Unit G

8346-8348 S Maryland Ave, Unit 8346-3

10725 S Calumet Ave, Unit Apt 3
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650 E 79th St, Unit 203

8012 S Sangamon St

8119 S Vernon Ave, Unit 2

8635 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1

7908 S Langley Ave, Unit 201

1617 E 77th St, Unit 1

10212-14 S Martin Luther King Dr, Unit 1W

8251 S King Dr, Unit B1

9601 S Harvard Ave

10437 S Wallace St
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8755 S Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 1F

658 E 81st St

8220 S Langley Ave

711 E 92nd Pl

9424 S Laflin St

7547 S Union Ave

1210 W 83rd St

9036 S Dauphin Ave

8218 S Green St

8146 S Maryland Ave
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8502 S Stony Island Ave

1545 E 85th St

10625 S Calumet Ave

9243 S Stony Island Ave

8949 S Blackstone Ave

9548 S Prairie Ave

8235 S Indiana Ave

7710 S Ada St

950 E 86th St

9136 S Blackstone Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Studio Apartments | $787 | $700 | $895 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $800 | $1,429 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $950 | $2,200 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,350 | $3,195 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,450 | $2,700 |
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Largest Available South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Side area of Chicago, IL is found at 7752 S Cornell and is listed at 1,043 square feet priced from $1,345. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7752 S Cornell | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 1,043 Sq Ft | $1,345 |
| 8014 S Maryland | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,135 |
| Chatham Grove | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Renovation | 900 Sq Ft | $1,559 |
| 8456 S Wabash | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 840 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| 8056 S Drexel | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 825 Sq Ft | $1,105 |
| 7949 S Ellis | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 800 Sq Ft | $980 |
| 8241 S Ellis | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining | 800 Sq Ft | $1,215 |
| 8855 S Cottage Grove Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 800 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
| 7800 S Morgan | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 796 Sq Ft | $1,105 |
| 8155 S Ingleside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 700 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
Cheapest Available South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit South Side of Chicago, IL is the 2 BDR Model starting from $950 at 1155 W 83rd St. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in South Side is currently $1,474. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1155 W 83rd St | 2 BDR | $950 |
| 7949 S Ellis | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $980 |
| 8640 S Ingleside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,010 |
| 7916 S Drexel | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,020 |
| 7917 S Drexel | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,025 |
| 7800 S Morgan | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,105 |
| 8056 S Drexel | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,105 |
| 8201 S Drexel | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $1,110 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Side with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in South Side is at 1155 W 83rd St listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in South Side is $1,474.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Side is a 1,043 square feet unit starting from $1,345 at 7752 S Cornell.
What is the average size for South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in South Side is currently 1,029 sq ft.
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