Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 23, 2025

Average rent in
South Shore, Chicago, IL

Last updated on September 23, 2025

Last updated on September 23, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,350. This is -32%, or $625, lower than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

195

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,350. This is -32%, or $625, lower than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

63%
37%
$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 increased by 13% 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 $1,175 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,775.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,335

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

26%

Studio

$837

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$837

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

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 by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

More data insights and reports

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1–2 beds

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7706 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

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$990

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