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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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South Shore, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in South Shore, Chicago, IL have increased by 7.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,177 to $1,259.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,259.

Average rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

$1,259/mo South Shore, Chicago, IL average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL is around $1,259.

    What's the typical rent budget in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

    A share of 8% of apartments in South Shore, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 72% of South Shore's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 20% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL (72%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in South Shore, IL

    60 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    68 /100
    Good Transit
    52 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 60, Transit Score®: 68, Bike Score®: 52

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $995 and $2,045.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in South Shore, Chicago, IL on RentCafe?

    There are 13 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Shore, Chicago, IL were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

    The average South Shore, Chicago, IL 1 bedroom apartment size is 594 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    South Shore, Chicago, IL demographics

    • 48,720Total Population
    • 26,630 Female
      22,090 Male
    • 39Median Age

    In total, South Shore, Chicago, IL has 48,720 residents, 26,630 women and 22,090 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Shore’s population is 39.

    South Shore, Chicago, IL households

    • 9,512 Family
      14,814 Non-family
    • 5,425 Children
      18,901 No Children
    • 24,326Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $40,142Median Household Income

    There is a total of 24,326 households in South Shore, Chicago, IL. Of these, 5,425 have children and 18,901 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 9,512 family households and 14,814 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Shore is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Shore equals $40,142, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,106.

    South Shore, Chicago, IL education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in South Shore, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 36% went to high-school, and 28% have partially completed college. Moreover, 9% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 14% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 10% hold a Graduate Degree.