Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (143 Rentals)

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8001 S Champlain Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8001 S Champlain Ave

8001 S Champlain AveChicago, IL 60619
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7751 S Loomis
2 Bedroom Apartments

7751 S Loomis

7751 S Loomis BlvdChicago, IL 60620
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1133 E 82nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 E 82nd St

1133 E 82nd StChicago, IL 60619
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9218 S. Bishop
1 Bedroom Apartments

9218 S. Bishop

9218 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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8249 S Evans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8249 S Evans

8249 S Evans AveChicago, IL 60619
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8051-8053 S King Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8051-8053 S King Dr

8051-8053 S King DrChicago, IL 60619
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1370-1380 W 79th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370-1380 W 79th St

1370-1380 W 79th StChicago, IL 60620
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8237 S Drexel Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8237 S Drexel Ave

8237 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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1415 W 80th
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1415 W 80th

8001 S Bishop StChicago, IL 60620
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8201 S Michigan Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8201 S Michigan Avenue

8201-8213 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60619
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7956 S Aberdeen St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7956 S Aberdeen St

7956 S Aberdeen StChicago, IL 60620
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7800 S Michigan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7800 S Michigan

7800-7804 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60619
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7754 S Loomis
2 Bedroom Apartments

7754 S Loomis

7754 S Loomis BlvdChicago, IL 60620
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7657 S Morgan
2 Bedroom Apartments

7657 S Morgan

7657-7659 S Morgan StChicago, IL 60620
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8056 S Drexel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8056 S Drexel

8056 S Drexel 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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8014 S Maryland
2 Bedroom Apartments

8014 S Maryland

8014 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60619

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Chicago, IL

Ranked #67

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

How much are Studio apartments in South Side?

There are currently 197 Studio Apartments in South Side with rent ranges from $700 to $850 with an average price of $792.

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 $1,418 with an average monthly rent of $1,055.

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 $900 to $2,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,428.

How expensive are South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 151 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $3,195 - averaging $1,685 for the location.

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Written by: Nicole Harms

With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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From Lake Shore Drive to the O’Hare Airport, the city of Chicago is a study in diversity, resilience, and culture.

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