
Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (112 Rentals)


Chatham Grove

808 W 76th St 7542-52 S Halsted Chicago, IL 60620

8311 S Racine Ave

7935 S Dante Ave, Unit 1

915 W 95th St, Unit 2e

9351 S University Ave, Unit Basement

1236 W 83rd St

1136 W 84th St

548 E 89th St
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121 W 80th St

59-459 E 107th St

8745 S Cottage Grove Ave

7841 S Loomis Blvd

1443 W 93rd St

9211 S Laflin St

7823 S Evans Ave

9213 S Laflin St

1439 W 93rd St

9243 S Stony Island Ave
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7645 S Cottage Grove Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership)

7851-59 S Indiana Ave

8001-03 S Champlain Ave Chicago IL

7751-57 S Loomis Blvd Chicago, IL 60620

7701 S Eggelston St

1133 E 82nd St

9218 S. Bishop

8249 S Evans
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1370-1380 W 79th St

7800-06 S Morgan Chicago, IL 60620

8851-8853 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8014 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60619

s8855-8857 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7754 S Loomis 1404-16 W 78th St Chicago, IL 60620

8201 S Drexel Ave 903-09 E 82nd Chicago, IL 60619

8222-32 S Ingleside Ave

7845-7859 S Avalon Ave

7800 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60619
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7755 S Sangamon St 914-918 W 78th St Chicago, IL 60620

7801 S Cornell Ave 1637-39 E 78th Chicago, IL 60649

7701 S May Chicago, IL 60620

7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7940 S Greenwood 7938-7940 S Greenwood Chicago, IL 60619

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

9000 S Bishop St Chicago, IL 60620

7920-26 S Evans Chicago, IL 60619

7917-27 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7643 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60620
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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 | $1,018 | $700 | $1,650 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $800 | $2,019 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $1,095 | $2,441 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,250 | $7,437 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,918 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Side, Chicago, IL
Ranked #155
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about South Side
How much are Studio apartments in South Side?
There are currently 204 Studio Apartments in South Side with rent ranges from $700 to $1,650 with an average price of $1,018.
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 $800 to $2,019 with an average monthly rent of $1,178.
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 $1,095 to $2,441. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,502.
How expensive are South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 158 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $7,437 - averaging $1,850 for the location.
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