Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
South Shore, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Shore
$1,300/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in South Shore is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Shore
265
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Shore rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Shore, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in South Shore have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Shore, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in South Shore vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Shore is $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,647. 1-bedroom apartments in South Shore run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | 1% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,775 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,897 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon Park | $1,100 | |
Hyde Park | $1,895 | |
Loop | $2,722 | |
South Chicago | $1,250 | |
South Loop | $2,571 | |
Woodlawn | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,225 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,647 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Avalon Park
Average rent
$1,100
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,895
Loop
Average rent
$2,722
South Chicago
Average rent
$1,250
South Loop
Average rent
$2,571
Woodlawn
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Shore, 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 Shore, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Shore and Avalon Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Shore
32%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 18% higher than the median rent in Avalon Park, Chicago, IL.
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3d ago
6945 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7241 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$955
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7800 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1–2 beds
1 bath
$860–$980
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7834 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1–2 beds
1 bath
$880–$1,015
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Shore condo for rent in Chicago
6901 S Oglesby Ave #10A, Chicago, IL 60649
3 beds
3 baths
$3,450
Condo for rent
1d ago
2231 E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60649
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,601–$2,643
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Shore condo for rent in Chicago
6922 S Cregier Ave #3S, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
South Shore condo for rent in Chicago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
21h ago
Verified
7028 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7263 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
1 bath
$1,205
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7706 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
21h ago
Verified
7028 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7263 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
1 bath
$1,205
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7109 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7415 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Studio
1 bath
$1,119
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
7028 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7263 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
1 bath
$1,205
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7846 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1 bed
1 bath
$915
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Shore, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the South Shore rental market.
How much is rent in South Shore?
The average rent in South Shore is $1,300 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Shore?
Average rent prices in South Shore have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does South Shore rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Shore is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Shore?
To comfortably afford rent in South Shore, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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).