Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Average rent in
South Shore, Chicago, IL

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,350. This is -29%, or $550, lower than the national average.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

267

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,350. This is -29%, or $550, lower than the national average.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

67%
33%
0%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

76%
24%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 Shore, Chicago, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Shore, Chicago, IL have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
South Shore, Chicago, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,330. Houses for rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,350

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$1,900

6%

21%

Studio

$960

2%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$960

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

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.

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

Median rent prices in South Shore, Chicago, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Avalon Park, Chicago, IL.

South Shore

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 8% lower than the median rent in Avalon Park, Chicago, IL.

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6949-59 S. Paxton - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

6949-59 S. Paxton

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1–4 beds

1–2 baths

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7.9

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1 bath

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7.7

Very good

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1–2 beds

1 bath

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2d ago

7.7

Very good

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7801 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

2 beds

1 bath

$930–$975

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7.7

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1 bath

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$995

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7249 S Ridgeland Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Shore condo for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

7131 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

2 beds

1 bath

$1,005–$1,015

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