
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $950 (121 Rentals)


9243 S Stony Island Ave

7710 S Ada St

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8725 S State St

9548 S Prairie Ave

303 W 104th St, Unit 2

1210 W 83rd St

9036 S Dauphin Ave

7908 S Langley Ave, Unit 201

8949 S Blackstone Ave
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650 E 79th St, Unit 203

8346-8348 S Maryland Ave, Unit 8346-3

8220 S Langley Ave

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8251 S King Dr, Unit B1

8230 S Ellis Ave, Unit 3

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

658 E 81st St, Unit G

658 E 81st St

8635 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1
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8502 S Stony Island Ave

8201 S Ada St

1545 E 85th St

1617 E 77th St, Unit 1

8218 S Green St

9424 S Laflin St

8146 S Maryland Ave

9601 S Harvard Ave

711 E 92nd Pl

7547 S Union Ave
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8235 S Indiana Ave

8012 S Sangamon St

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8119 S Vernon Ave, Unit 2

7903 S Rhodes Ave

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8045-8049 S King Dr

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8101-8107 S Langley Ave

8000-02 S. Lafayette Avenue

7903 S Eberhart

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

915 E 83rd St

8259 S Loomis Blvd

7949 S St Lawrence

506 154th place Calumet City,il

8249 S Evans

7945-7955 S. Drexel 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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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Side, Chicago, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Side is at 1155 W 83rd St listed at $950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $950 at 1155 W 83rd St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $950 at 1155 W 83rd St.
What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1155 W 83rd St and starts from $950.
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