Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (98 Rentals)

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156 E 107th St
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156 E 107th St

156 E 107th StChicago, IL 60628
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935-941 E 81st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

935-941 E 81st St

935-941 E 81st StChicago, IL 60619
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Ingleside Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ingleside Building

8101-8125 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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1121-1123 E 82nd St
Studio Apartments

1121-1123 E 82nd St

1121-1123 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619
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1370-1380 W 79th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370-1380 W 79th St

1370-1380 W 79th StChicago, IL 60620
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741-53 E 79th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

741-53 E 79th St

741-753 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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1536 E. 83rd Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1536 E. 83rd Place

1536 E 83rd PlChicago, IL 60619
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7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

7945-7955 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7948-7958 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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1155 W 83rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1155 W 83rd St

1155 W 83rd StChicago, IL 60620
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7908 S Prairie Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7908 S Prairie Ave

7908 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60619
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963 E 84th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

963 E 84th St

963 E 84th StChicago, IL 60619
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8232 S Drexel Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8232 S Drexel Ave

8232 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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319 E 79th
1 Bedroom Apartments

319 E 79th

319-325 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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7903 S Rhodes Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Rhodes Ave

7903 S Rhodes AveChicago, IL 60619
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8249 S Evans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8249 S Evans

8249 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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7903 S Eberhart
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Eberhart

7903 S Eberhart AveChicago, IL 60619
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400 E 81st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 E 81st St

400 E 81st StChicago, IL 60619
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915 E 83rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 E 83rd St

915 E 83rd StChicago, IL 60619
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7949 S St Lawrence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7949 S St Lawrence

7949 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60619
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84th Place & Ingleside
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

84th Place & Ingleside

954 E 84th PlChicago, IL 60619
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8042 S Ellis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8042 S Ellis Ave

8034-8042 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619

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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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1133 E 82nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 E 82nd St

1133 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619

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South Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 8208 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619 priced from $785. 7701 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60620 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8208 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$785
7701 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60620Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$845
8200-04 S Ingleside Ave 915-19 E 82nd St Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$900
8642 S Maryland Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
8256 S Loomis Blvd 1402-08 W 83rd Chicago, IL 60620Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$910
8238 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$915
8640 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL 606191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, IL

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.13 price per square foot 8221 S Eberhart Ave Model at 8221 S Eberhart Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Chatham neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 8046 S Maryland Ave Model at 8046 S Maryland Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,199 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Chatham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8221 S Eberhart Ave, Unit 38221 S Eberhart Ave3BR,2BA$1.13
8046 S Maryland Ave, Unit 2nd floor8046 S Maryland Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
7914 S Champlain Ave, Unit B7914 S Champlain Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
8031 S Rhodes Ave, Unit 38031 S Rhodes Ave3BR,2BA$1.11
7944 S Ellis AveUnit 13BR,1BA$1.15
7948 S Drexel Ave, Unit 27948 S Drexel Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
8642 S Maryland Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
7930-46 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL 606192 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.19
156 E 107th St156 E 107th St2BR,1BA$1.13
7632 S Stewart Ave, Unit 3D7632 S Stewart AveStudio ,1BA$1.14

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South Side, Chicago, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 8208 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619 listed at $785.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $900 at 8200-04 S Ingleside Ave 915-19 E 82nd St Chicago, IL 60619.

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 $1,020 at 7927 S Ellis.

What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7956 S Aberdeen St 1108-10 W 80th Chicago, IL 60620 and starts from $1,500.

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