Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (90 Rentals)

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10201 S St Lawrence Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10201 S St Lawrence Ave

10201 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60628
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7754 S Loomis
2 Bedroom Apartments

7754 S Loomis

7754 S Loomis BlvdChicago, IL 60620
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8056 S Drexel Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8056 S Drexel Ave

8056 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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7845-7859 S Avalon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7845-7859 S Avalon Ave

7845-7859 S Avalon AveChicago, IL 60619
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7800 S Michigan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7800 S Michigan Ave

7800-7804 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60619
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1448 W 83rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1448 W 83rd

1436 W 83rd StChicago, IL 60620
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9000 S Bishop St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9000 S Bishop St

9000 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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8951 S Ada St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8951 S Ada St

8951 S Ada StChicago, IL 60620

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8231-37 S Ellis Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8231-37 S Ellis Ave

8231-37 S EllisChicago, IL 60619
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7643 S Stewart Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7643 S Stewart Ave

7643-7657 S Stewart AveChicago, IL 60620
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7800 S Bishop St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7800 S Bishop St

7800 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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8148-56 S Ingleside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8148-56 S Ingleside

8148-8156 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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7920-26 S Evans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7920-26 S Evans

7920-7926 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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8101 S Drexel Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8101 S Drexel Ave

8101-8105 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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8552 S Laflin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8552 S Laflin St

8552-8554 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60620
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7924 S Vernon
1 Bedroom Apartments

7924 S Vernon

7924-7926 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60619
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8127 S Ellis Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8127 S Ellis Ave

8127 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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7901-11 S Dobson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7901-11 S Dobson Ave

7901-7911 S Dobson AveChicago, IL 60619
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8052 S Laflin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8052 S Laflin St

8052 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60620
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8251 S Ellis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8251 S Ellis Ave

8251-8261 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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8155 S Ingleside Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8155 S Ingleside Ave

8155-8159 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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8640 S Ingleside Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8640 S Ingleside Ave

8640 S Ingleside AveChicago, IL 60619
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7812 S Emerald Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7812 S Emerald Ave

7812-7814 S Emerald AveChicago, IL 60620
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8208 S Drexel Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8208 S Drexel Ave

8208-8210 S DrexelChicago, IL 60619

South Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Chicago, IL

Ranked #155

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

How much are Studio apartments in South Side?

There are currently 199 Studio Apartments in South Side with rent ranges from $650 to $800 with an average price of $752.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Side Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Side ranges from $750 to $1,879 with an average monthly rent of $1,247.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Side range from $995 to $7,339. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,452.

How expensive are South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 144 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $2,000 - averaging $1,637 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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