
Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (216 Rentals)


8251 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8100 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7643 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60620

8201 S Ada St

Ivy Park Homes

7944 S Ellis Ave

8209 S Ellis Avenue (NEW)

8642 S Maryland Ave

8043 S Maryland Ave
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7640 S Stewart Ave

Chatham Grove

1348 W 83rd St

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8046 S Laflin St, Unit 8046 S Laflin Street #2

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7952 S Champlain Ave, Unit 1

600 W 87th St, Unit A

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7730 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1st floor

8031 S Rhodes Ave, Unit 3

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7914 S Champlain Ave, Unit B

8221 S Eberhart Ave, Unit 3
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8332 S May St, Unit 1

8635 S Bishop St, Unit 2

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653 E 82nd St, Unit 1W

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8038 S Maryland Ave, Unit 3

849 W 83rd St, Unit 1

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8057 S Sangamon St, Unit 2

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8855 S Dorchester Ave, Unit 2ndfloorr

1511 W 82nd St

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7653 S Green St

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7807 S Sangamon St, Unit 2
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8632 S Sangamon St, Unit 1

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503 E 79th St, Unit 2A

8434 S Drexel Ave

8837 S Wallace St

7841 S Drexel Ave

8246 S Racine Ave

8328 S Ingleside Ave

8043 S Maryland Ave

7642 S Eggleston Ave

8328 S Ingleside Ave
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8137 S Evans Ave

7831 S Loomis Blvd

625 E 80th St

7806 S Throop St

8000 S Champlain Ave

8808 S Blackstone Ave

7700 S Cornell Ave

10121 S State St

135 E 103rd St

1136 W 84th St
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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 | $1,016 | $700 | $1,650 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $900 | $1,955 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $900 | $1,850 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,080 | $3,000 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Side, Chicago, IL
Ranked #102
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about South Side
How much are Studio apartments in South Side?
There are currently 201 Studio Apartments in South Side with rent ranges from $700 to $1,650 with an average price of $1,016.
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 $900 to $1,955 with an average monthly rent of $1,179.
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 $1,850. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,383.
How expensive are South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 154 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,080 to $3,000 - averaging $1,764 for the location.
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