Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
South Shore, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Shore
$1,395/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in South Shore is $1,395 per month as of November 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Shore
290
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,315, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in South Shore run $1,109 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $945 | No Change | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 9% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,421 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 13% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon Park | $1,500 | |
Hyde Park | $1,899 | |
Loop | $2,739 | |
South Chicago | $1,350 | |
South Loop | $2,795 | |
Woodlawn | $2,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,315 | 5% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,750 |  3% | 17% | |
Houses | $1,625 | 3% | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,118 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$945
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,421
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
21%
Avalon Park
Average rent
$1,500
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,899
Loop
Average rent
$2,739
South Chicago
Average rent
$1,350
South Loop
Average rent
$2,795
Woodlawn
Average rent
$2,050
Apartments
Average rent
$1,315
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,118
Last 30 days
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.
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
27%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Avalon Park, Chicago, IL.
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6h ago
6945 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
6949-59 S Paxton Ave/E 70Th St, Chicago, IL 60649
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
7800 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1–2 beds
1 bath
$910–$980
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7131 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,060
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago
7535 S Coles Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60649
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
South Shore house for rent in Chicago
3 beds
2 baths
$3,025
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
7000 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
7130 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,646–$2,537
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
Verified
7526 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
10h ago
Verified
7620 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
1–3 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,285
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
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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 $1,395 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Shore?
Average rent prices in South Shore have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does South Shore rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Shore is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $56,000/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).