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Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Apartments for Rent in South Chicago, Chicago, IL. 55 Rentals Available
  • A red brick building with a black door and windows.
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    2800 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
    2 BEDS $1,495
  • a house with an flag on the front of it
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    8710 S Buffalo, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,250+
  • an aerial view of a red brick building on a street
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    2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
    STUDIO $300
    2 BEDS $1,000
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • a yellow house with a porch and a
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    8637 South Burnham Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,300
  • a brick building with a fence in front of it
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    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $1,100
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  • A two-story house with a metal fence in front.
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    8942 S. Baltimore, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,400
    4 BEDS $1,400+
  • 8051-53 S Essex Ave 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    8051-53 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • A modern building with a curved corner and a bar across the front.
    6 days ago

    7905 S. Exchange Ave., Chicago, IL 60654
    Income Restricted
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top.
    7 days ago

    7959 South Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,790
  • A room with wooden floors and a white door leading to a kitchen.
    7 days ago

    7959 South Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,790

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  • A kitchen with a sink and a door.
    7 days ago

    7741 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
    3 BEDS $1,645
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  • A two-story house with a brick facade and a brown door.
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    7637 S Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    2 BEDS $1,200
    3 BEDS $1,450
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a blue fridge.
    7 days ago

    7515 South Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    4 BEDS $2,000
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and a fan.
    7 days ago

    7536 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
    3 BEDS $2,000
  • A building with the number 2451 on it.
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    7451 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
    2 BEDS $1,600
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.
    7 days ago

    7337 South South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $1,400
  • A kitchen with wooden floors and white walls.
    7 days ago

    1643 East 86Th Place, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $2,350
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white fridge.
    7 days ago

    8733 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    1 BED $950
  • a red brick building with a sidewalk in front of it
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    7201 S. Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $805
    2 BEDS $1,010
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white stove top oven.
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    7104 S Crandon Ave., Chicago, IL 60649
    STUDIO $610
  • A room with wooden floors and a window.
    7 days ago

    7019 South Chappel, Chicago, IL 60649
    3 BEDS $1,600
  • an apartment building on the corner of a street
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    7201 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    2 BEDS $875
  • a row of red brick apartment buildings on a city street
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    7030 South Cregier Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $995
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a parking garage filled with lots of cars
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    6700 S. Oglesby Ave., Chicago, IL 60649
    STUDIO $1,021+
    1 BED $1,208+
    2 BEDS $1,831+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
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    2231 E. 67Th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
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    1 BED $1,526+
    2 BEDS $2,174+
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Getting around in South Chicago, IL

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Very Walkable
60 /100
Good Transit
61 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 73, Transit Score®: 60, Bike Score®: 61

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in South Chicago, Chicago, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in South Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 30 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

The best apartments in South Chicago, Chicago, IL are: 2800 E 81st St, 8710 S Buffalo, 8103 South Luella Avenue, 8637 South Burnham Avenue and 8507-8509 S Crandon Ave.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $1,000 and $1,495.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $1,200 and $1,790.

What type of rental buildings are in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

In South Chicago, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of South Chicago’s rentals, 74% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

South Chicago, Chicago, IL demographics

  • 79,284Total Population
  • 42,751 Female
    36,533 Male
  • 38Median Age

In total, South Chicago, Chicago, IL has 79,284 residents, 42,751 women and 36,533 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Chicago’s population is 38.

South Chicago, Chicago, IL households

  • 18,383 Family
    11,865 Non-family
  • 9,301 Children
    20,947 No Children
  • 30,248Total Number of Households
  • 2Average People Per Household
  • $51,237Median Household Income

There is a total of 30,248 households in South Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 9,301 have children and 20,947 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 18,383 family households and 11,865 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Chicago is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Chicago equals $51,237, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,019.

South Chicago, Chicago, IL education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 9% of the population in South Chicago, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 39% went to high-school, and 24% have partially completed college. Moreover, 9% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 12% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 7% hold a Graduate Degree.

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