Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

59

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

61%
38%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Chicago, Chicago, IL have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Chicago, Chicago, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is $1,255. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL costs about $925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in South Chicago, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$937

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,395

5%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,625

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,000

1%

9%

Studio

$1,350

1%

67%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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.

Compare rent prices in South Chicago, Chicago, IL to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in South Chicago, Chicago, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.

South Chicago

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.

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8.3

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