
Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (145 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


8855 S Cottage Grove Ave

8201 S Drexel

7653 S Loomis

7845-7859 S Avalon Ave

8000 S Ellis Ave

7701 S May St

7801 S Cornell Ave

8231 S Ellis

7939 S Dobson
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7955 S Calumet

7940 S Greenwood

7752 S Cornell

9000 S Bishop

9400 S Laflin St

8951 S Ada St

7655 S Sangamon

7934 S Wabash

7930-7946 S Ingleside Ave

7920 S Evans
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7643 S Stewart

7927 S Ellis Ave

7800 S Bishop St

8148 S Ingleside

7916 S Drexel

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10201 S Saint Lawrence Ave

8352 S Ellis Ave

7825 S Emerald

7924 S Vernon Ave

Blue and Yellow Apartments

8101 S Drexel

8255 S Maryland

8552-8554 S Laflin St

7901 S Dobson Ave

Brainard Apartments

8155 S Maryland

7948 S Greenwood

8236 S Maryland

8127 S Ellis

410 E 107th St

8241 S Ellis

7812-7814 S Emerald Ave

8052 S Laflin St

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave

8253 S Ingleside

8155 S Ingleside

7800 S Morgan

8000-12 S Maryland Ave

8806 S Cottage Grove
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 | $792 | $700 | $850 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,044 | $800 | $1,366 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $900 | $2,200 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,250 | $3,195 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,500 | $2,200 |
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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 $1,366 with an average monthly rent of $1,044.
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 $1,430.
How expensive are South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 150 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $3,195 - averaging $1,694 for the location.
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