Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in South Chicago

$1,255/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Chicago is $1,255 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Chicago

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Chicago rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in South Chicago have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chicago run $959 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$855

15%

57%

1 bedroom

$960

7%

28%

2 bedroom

$1,250

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

17%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$855

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$960

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

15%

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

Median rent price$1,255
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is 3% lower than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

8531 S Burley Ave #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Chicago apartment for rent in Chicago

2BR/1.0BA

8531 S Burley Ave #2R, Chicago, IL 60617

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

8401 S Muskegon Ave #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Chicago apartment for rent in Chicago

8401 S. Muskegon Ave. - 2R

8401 S Muskegon Ave #2R, Chicago, IL 60617

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

7924-26 S Kingston - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

7924-26 S Kingston

7924 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

8833 South Exchange Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

8833 South Exchange Avenue

8833 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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 $1,255 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Chicago?

Average rent prices in South Chicago have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does South Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Chicago is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $50,000/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).

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