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8208 S Drexel

8042 S Ellis Ave

9218 S. Bishop

8000-02 S. Lafayette Avenue

1133 E 82nd St

8640 S Ingleside

7953 S Dobson

8515 S Green St

7917 S Drexel
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8051 S Ingleside

8057 S Laflin

8642 S Maryland Ave

8203 S Indiana Ave

8259 S Loomis Blvd

1108 E 82nd

506 154th place Calumet City,il

817 W 83rd St

8751 S Cottage Grove Ave

8001 S Carpenter
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7929 S State

8152 S Evans

8222 S Ingleside

8312 S Ingleside

8345 S Drexel

8000-12 S Maryland Ave

8251 S Ellis

7812 S Emerald Ave

8052 S Laflin St

7710 S Ada St
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8342 S Ellis Ave

8100 S Drexel

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave

8000 S Drexel

410 E 107th St

8236 S Maryland

7949 S Ellis

8238 S Ellis

8155 S Maryland

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7901 S Dobson

8253 S Ingleside

9400 S Laflin

8552-8554 S Laflin St

8255 S Maryland

8101 S Drexel

7924 S Vernon Ave

Blue and Yellow Apartments

8326 S Ellis Ave

8148 S Ingleside
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South Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Studio Apartments | $835 | $775 | $860 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $850 | $1,481 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,075 | $2,200 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,350 | $5,547 |
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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 $720.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $850 at 84th Place & Ingleside.
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 $980 at 7949 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 963 E 84th St and starts from $1,275.
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