What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

One-bedroom apartments in South Shore, a Chicago neighborhood, average around $1,200 per month in 2025. These units saw a 17.9% increase from the previous year, representing the largest year-over-year jump among all bedroom types.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

Two-bedroom apartments in South Shore average around $1,400 per month in 2025. Rent for these units increased 12.3% from 2024, and they typically offer around 590 square feet of living space.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

Three-bedroom apartments in South Shore rent for around $1,700 per month in 2025. These larger units experienced a 17.0% increase from the previous year and average around 937 square feet.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

South Shore's rental market averaged around $1,400 per month across all property types in 2025, up 16.8% from 2024. Rent varies by unit size, with studios starting around $880 and three-bedrooms reaching around $1,700 monthly.

What is the average apartment size in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

Apartments in South Shore average around 601 square feet across all unit types. Studio apartments are the most compact at around 293 square feet, while three-bedroom units offer the most space at around 937 square feet.

What type of apartment is most common in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in South Shore, with approximately 157 listings available monthly. One-bedroom units follow as the second most available option with about 109 listings per month.

What type of apartment is least common in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

Studio apartments are the least common rental type in South Shore, with about 34 listings available monthly. Three-bedroom units are also relatively limited, averaging approximately 92 listings per month.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

411 rentals

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

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7354 S Dorchester

7354 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Affordable | Hardwood floor

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$750–$915

Apartment for rent

7106 S Ridgeland Ave #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

Updated Studio close to Jackson Park highlands, Metra, 71st/Stony, & Lake

7106 S Ridgeland Ave #202, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

7850 S Constance

7850 S Constance Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$780

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

2235 E 71st

2235 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$780

Apartment for rent

304 6945 S. CrandonApt 304 #304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

6945 S. Crandon - 304

304 6945 S. CrandonApt 304 #304, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$785

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.5

Very good

South Shore Drive

7200 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Central heat

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$800–$1,000

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$815–$850

1618 E 70th St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$750–$915

7354 S Dorchester Ave

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Verified

7700 S Kingston

7700 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1–3 beds

1 bath

$805–$1,010

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1618-32 E. 70th Street

1618 E 70th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$815–$850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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7020 South Jeffery Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

7020 South Jeffery Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$824

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Carpet

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Wheelchair Accessible

2d ago

7.1

Very good

7003 S Harper

7003 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$845–$930

Apartment for rent

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$750–$915

7354 S Dorchester Ave

$750

7106 S Ridgeland Ave #202

$780

7850 S Constance Ave

$780

2235 E 71st St

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

1618-32 E. 70th Street - 28 2B

1628 E 70th St #28-2B, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 24

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

7241 S Phillips

7241 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Balcony

1–5 beds

1–2 baths

$855–$1,405

Apartment for rent

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2d ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

1BR Near Stony Island! Heat Included!

7037 S East End Ave #1B, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

6751 S Jeffery

6751 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$880–$1,000

Apartment for rent

3d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

7300 S Yates Blvd

2347 E 73rd St, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1–3 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,545

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

7031 S Chappel

7031 S Chappel Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.6

Very good

6720 S Jeffery

6720 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

7706 S Saginaw

7706 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Crandon Apartments - 4

6909 South Crandon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

7353 S Kenwood Ave #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

Warm and Inviting fully furnished private room with locked entry

7353 S Kenwood Ave #2ndFL, Chicago, IL 60619

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

7120 S East End

7120 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1 bath

$905–$1,105

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

7110 S Ridgeland

7110 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1 bath

$910–$1,080

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

7706 South Coles

2837 E 77th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$915

Apartment for rent

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

7419 S Phillips

7417 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$920–$945

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

Marquette

7720 S Marquette Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site management | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$920

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

On-Site Management

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

6904 S Cregier Ave

6904 S Cregier Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,165

Apartment for rent

Jeffery Parkway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

6731 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

7642 Exchange Condo Association - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

7642 Exchange Condo Association

7642 Exchange Condo Assocation, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

4d ago

7.7

Very good

7800 S Essex

7800 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2–3 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,170

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1931 E 71st

1931 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore house for rent in Chicago

7447 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

Studio

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available Mar 1

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Furnished

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Verified

7801 S Essex

7801 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$930–$975

Apartment for rent

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

2041 E 75th St

2041 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$935

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Very good

7046 Crandon

7046 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

7020 South Jeffery Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$948

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities

Carpet

Controlled Access

High Ceilings

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Wheelchair Accessible

3d ago

8.3

Very good

7642 S Exchange

7642 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

7337 S South Shore Dr #3, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available May 22

7337 S South Shore Dr #521 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Verified

7337 S South Shore Dr #521, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Verified

7800 S Kingston

7800 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$960–$1,070

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

7601 S Coles

7601 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$970

Apartment for rent

3d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

7624 S Kingston

7624 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1 bath

$990–$1,235

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

7220

7220 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry | Central heat

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

7316 S Jeffery

7316 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2–3 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,220

Apartment for rent

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

7147 S Jeffery

7147 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,000–$1,860

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.3

Very good

7801 S South Shore Dr

7801 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Central heat | Microwave

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,275

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

2201 E 70th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

5d+ ago

Verified

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 14

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

7752 S Cornell

7752 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,015–$1,320

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.9

Very good

Verified

7131 S Yates

7131 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,015–$1,220

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

6832 S Crandon

6832 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Affordable | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,020

Apartment for rent

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