
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (225 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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9601 S Harvard Ave

7937 S Vernon Ave

7935-7937 S Vernon Ave, Unit 7935-2

10625 S Calumet Ave

7607-7609 S Normal Ave

8119 S Vernon Ave, Unit 2

7952 S Carpenter St

935-941 E 81st St

Ingleside Building
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1121-1123 E 82nd St

1370-1380 W 79th St

741-53 E 79th St

8051-8053 S King Dr

1536 E. 83rd Place

First InSite 8044 S Chatam II

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

8122-8128 S Indiana Ave

7908 S Prairie Ave
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8232 S Drexel Ave

319 E 79th

7903 S Rhodes Ave

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7701 S Cottage Grove

8249 S Evans

7903 S Eberhart

8001 S Ellis

7903 S Evans

7953-7959 S Dobson Ave
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8101-8107 S Langley Ave

400 E 81st St

915 E 83rd St

7949 S St Lawrence

8045-8049 S King Dr

8208 S Drexel

8042 S Ellis Ave

9218 S. Bishop

8000-02 S. Lafayette Avenue

84th Place & Ingleside
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1133 E 82nd St

8342 S Ellis Ave

7701 S Stewart

7916 S Drexel

8640 S Ingleside

8256-8258 S Loomis Blvd

8515 S Green St

1108 E 82nd

7917 S Drexel

8051 S Ingleside
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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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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 $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $800 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 963 E 84th St and starts from $1,275.
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