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Apartments for Rent in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

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    7637 S Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    2 BEDS $1,200
    3 BEDS $1,450
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    5123 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    STUDIO $1,143+
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    5417-23 S. Harper Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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    1380 E. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615
    1 BED $1,322+
    2 BEDS $1,725+
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    5496 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615
    STUDIO $1,234+
    1 BED $1,432+
    2 BEDS $1,934+
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    5541 S. Everett Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    STUDIO $1,031+
    1 BED $1,296+
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    6700 S. Oglesby Ave., Chicago, IL 60649
    STUDIO $1,057+
    1 BED $1,232+
    2 BEDS $1,831+
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    6104 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    STUDIO $1,134+
    1 BED $1,347+
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    5100 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    STUDIO $980+
    1 BED $1,347+
    2 BEDS $1,905+
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    5500 S. Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637
    STUDIO $1,152+
    1 BED $1,298+
    2 BEDS $1,538+
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    5254 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    STUDIO $1,095+
    1 BED $1,199+
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    5214 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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    3859 South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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    5326 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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    5432-44 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    2 BEDS $2,395+
    3 BEDS $3,695+
    4 BEDS $4,395
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    1649 East 50Th Street, Chicago, IL 60615
    STUDIO $1,437+
    1 BED $1,650+
    2 BEDS $1,922+
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    5111 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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    5135 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    STUDIO $1,089+
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    3720 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60609
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    2 BEDS $2,100
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    1900 S. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60616
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    2 BEDS $2,395
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    4742 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
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    6135 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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    6210 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    2 BEDS $1,395
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    5032 S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
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    2701 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    STUDIO $1,264+
    1 BED $1,578+
    2 BEDS $1,612+
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South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 2.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,575 to $1,618.

Average rent in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

$1,618/mo South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $1,618.

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

    A share of 9% of apartments in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 11% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 41% of South Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 31% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 5% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 3% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL (41%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in South Side Chicago, IL

    58 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    68 /100
    Good Transit
    85 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 58, Transit Score®: 68, Bike Score®: 85

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Prices and availability in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

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

    The best apartments in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL are: 2Sisters Apartments, Campus Court Apartments, Madison Park Apartments, Mayfair Apartments and Museum Walk Apartments.

    What is the average rent in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The average rent in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is $1,621.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The price range for a studio apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $610 and $4,342.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $950 and $5,065.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $875 and $7,938.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $950 and $9,993.

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

    In South Side Chicago, 67% of the residents are renting compared to 33% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 31% of South Side Chicago’s rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

    Renter's guide to South Chicago, Chicago, IL

    South Chicago is one of the communities that sit on the southern rim of Lake Michigan, and it is considered the gateway to the Calumet River. A short 14 miles from Downtown Chicago, it offers a diverse neighborhood with a lot of local independent businesses. It is southeast of the South Shore, Chatham, and Avalon Park neighborhoods.  Its proximity to the city TimeOut.com called “The World’s Best City for Having It All” makes for a whole slew of cultural attractions and entertainment options, within a 28-minute drive. In a region with so many residents, South Chicago manages to maintain a small town feel.

    Tips for renting in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

    The Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance is landmark renter’s rights legislation. Its regulations include information about the frequency of essential repairs on rental properties that a landlord has to do, how much notice a tenant must be given before a landlord terminates a lease, and how much interest can be added to a security deposit that isn’t returned in a timely fashion.

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    South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL demographics

    • 226,950Total Population
    • 122,366 Female
      104,584 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL has 226,950 residents, 122,366 women and 104,584 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Side Chicago’s population is 36.

    Living in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

    Living in South Chicago has its pros and cons. One of the big pros of living in South Chicago is that it has a fairly small population (just 30,000 residents), so it’s never overcrowded. It is also close to the lake, which translates into numerous recreational possibilities. One of the disadvantages of living in South Chicago is the lack of transportation options around the city, as well as a slightly higher unemployment rate than that of Chicago.

    South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL households

    • 46,990 Family
      57,730 Non-family
    • 24,486 Children
      80,234 No Children
    • 104,720Total Number of Households
    • 1.73Average People Per Household
    • $48,772Median Household Income

    There is a total of 104,720 households in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 24,486 have children and 80,234 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 46,990 family households and 57,730 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Side Chicago is 1.73 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Side Chicago equals $48,772, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,221.

    Things to do in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

    Most of the things to do in South Chicago are centered on Commercial Avenue. Independent clothing, retail and beauty shops line the street. There are also many ethnic restaurants, with choices ranging from Italian to Nigerian. Bessemer Park is a great place to go with kids. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed New York’s Central Park. The park features the Bessemer Park Nature and Wildlife Garden, one of the area’s nature preserves, as well as a ball fields, picnic spaces, and a swimming pool. For something a little out of the way, a great place to visit is the Adler Planetarium, just north of South Chicago.

    South Chicago, Chicago, IL employment & economy

    The tech sector is growing, as more tech companies are finding a base in Chicago, and it has long been home to national and transnational business headquarters. South Chicago residents can make the easy commute into Downtown, or they can take advantage of the many office and administrative jobs available in the neighborhood.

    Education in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

    U.S. News & World Report ranks seven of the Chicago Public Schools’ high schools in its Top 10 best schools in Illinois. Chicago institutes of higher education like DePaul and Northwestern Universities, as well as the University of Chicago, are potential next steps for graduates.

    South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5% of the population in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 30% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 19% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 17% hold a Graduate Degree.

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