Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
South Shore, Chicago, IL

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,300. This is -33%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

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Total rentals

287

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,300. This is -33%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

68%
32%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL costs about $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,315. Houses for rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,085

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$2,249

1%

17%

Studio

$935

1%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$935

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,085

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,249

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 4% lower than the median rent in Avalon Park, Chicago, IL.

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1d ago

7.7

Very good

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1–3 beds

1 bath

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2–3 beds

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5d+ ago

7.7

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2 beds

1 bath

$930–$975

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1d ago

7.7

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2 beds

1 bath

$960–$1,070

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15h ago

7.9

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7131 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$970–$1,190

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7316 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

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7316 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

2–3 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,220

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1742 E 72nd - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.7

Very good

1742 E 72nd

1742 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60649

2 beds

1 bath

$1,030

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