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935-941 E 81st St

Ingleside Building

1121-1123 E 82nd St

1370-1380 W 79th St

741-53 E 79th St

8051-8053 S King Dr

First InSite 8044 S Chatam II

1536 E. 83rd Place

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.
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7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

8122-8128 S Indiana Ave

963 E 84th St

7908 S Prairie Ave

8232 S Drexel Ave

319 E 79th

7903 S Rhodes Ave

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8249 S Evans

7903 S Evans

7953 S Dobson

400 E 81st St

8101-8107 S Langley Ave

915 E 83rd St

7949 S St Lawrence

8045-8049 S King Dr

8208 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8326 S Ellis Ave
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84th Place & Ingleside

8042 S Ellis Ave

9218 S. Bishop

7701 S Stewart

8000-02 S. Lafayette Avenue

1133 E 82nd St

7929 S State

7949 S Ellis

8200 S Ingleside

8640 S Ingleside
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8515 S Green St

8256 S Loomis Blvd 1402-08 W 83rd Chicago, IL 60620

1108 E 82nd

7917 S Drexel

8051 S Ingleside

8642 S Maryland Ave

8203 S Indiana Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

8000 S Drexel

8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619
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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 | $795 | $700 | $850 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,088 | $800 | $1,453 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $900 | $2,200 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,250 | $7,268 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,400 | $2,300 |
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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 $900 at 8259 S Loomis Blvd.
What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7944 S Ellis Ave and starts from $1,500.
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