Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
South Shore, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in South Shore

$1,320/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Shore is $1,320 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Shore

240

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Shore rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Shore, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in South Shore have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,277, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in South Shore run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$900

2%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,125

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,250

3%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

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

Median rent price$1,320
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 2% higher than the median rent in Avalon Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL

7834 S Coles - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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7834 S Coles

7834 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

1–2 beds

1 bath

$865–$1,015

Apartment for rent

7801 S Essex - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

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7801 S Essex

7801 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

2 beds

1 bath

$930

Apartment for rent

7240 S Cornell Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago

Modern Basement Apartment - South Shore

7240 S Cornell Ave #B, Chicago, IL 60649

2 beds

1 bath

$940

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

7241 S Phillips - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.2

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7241 S Phillips

7241 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

2 beds

2 baths

$955–$1,110

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 $1,320 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Shore?

Average rent prices in South Shore have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does South Shore rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Shore is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 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 $53,000/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).

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