Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Chicago
$1,285/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in South Chicago is $1,285 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $615 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Chicago
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Chicago rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in South Chicago have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in South Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Chicago is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chicago run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,218.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $815 | 1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 |  3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,234 | 6% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,555 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,125 | 2% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburn Gresham | $1,292 | |
Calumet Heights | $2,000 | |
Chatham | $1,222 | |
Lower West Side | $1,950 | |
South Shore | $1,350 | |
Woodlawn | $1,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 12% | 6% | |
Houses | $1,900 | 5% | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,212 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$815
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,234
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,555
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Auburn Gresham
Average rent
$1,292
Calumet Heights
Average rent
$2,000
Chatham
Average rent
$1,222
Lower West Side
Average rent
$1,950
South Shore
Average rent
$1,350
Woodlawn
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,212
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Chicago, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in South Chicago, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Chicago and Auburn Gresham by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Chicago
32%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is 1% lower than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.
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10h ago
Verified
8100 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Chicago apartment for rent in Chicago
8401 S Muskegon Ave #2R, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
21h ago
Verified
7914 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
8438 S Baltimore Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
7927 S Marquette Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,863
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
8223 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,863
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
8213 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,863
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Chicago apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8100 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
7941 S Marquette Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Studio
1 bath
$710–$760
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
8001 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1 bed
1 bath
$865
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
7914 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2900 E 91st St, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,130–$1,160
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8100 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
7941 S Marquette Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Studio
1 bath
$710–$760
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
8001 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1 bed
1 bath
$865
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8100 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8201 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7903 S Luella Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
1 bed
1 bath
$960
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2704 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL 60617
1 bed
1 bath
$970
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the South Chicago rental market.
How much is rent in South Chicago?
The average rent in South Chicago is $1,285 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Chicago?
Average rent prices in South Chicago have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does South Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Chicago is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $615 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Chicago?
To comfortably afford rent in South Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).