What is the average apartment size in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

The average size for a South Shore, Chicago, IL apartment is 671 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Shore?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in South Shore is $1,352 per month, a 6.54% increase from last years average of $1,269.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in South Shore?

In South Shore, studios rent for $980 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,319 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,765 per month.

What is the average apartment size in South Shore?

The typical apartment in South Shore offers about 671 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in South Shore?

Studio apartments in South Shore average 424 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 635 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 987 sq. ft.

South Shore, Chicago, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Shore?

The typical rent budget in South Shore ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Shore?

In South Shore, 75% of households rent while 25% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Shore is $1,352, a 6.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,269.

Studio Apartments at $980 offer the most budget-friendly option with 424 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 635 square feet for $1,319, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,765 offer 987 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,352	671 sq. ft.
Studio	$980	424 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,319	635 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,765	987 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Shore, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in South Shore, Chicago, IL have increased by 6.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,269 to $1,352.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL (50%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

11,012 or 75% of the households in South Shore, Chicago, IL are renter-occupied while 3,684 or 25% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in South Shore?

Jackson Park Highlands $1,136/month

Austin $1,157/month

Washington Park $1,237/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,523/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South Shore?

River North $3,420/month

Wrightwood $3,813/month

Sheffield $4,090/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sheffield	$4,090
Wrightwood	$3,813
River North	$3,420
Greektown	$3,390
Bucktown	$3,387
Fulton Market	$3,364
Streeterville	$3,272
Old Town Chicago	$3,215
Downtown Chicago	$3,156
Near East Side Chicago	$3,128
Goose Island	$3,117
West Town	$3,087
Old Town Triangle	$3,050
Near West Side	$3,048
Fulton River District	$3,020
River West	$3,017
Chicago Loop	$3,008
Wicker Park	$2,974
Near North Side Chicago	$2,917
East Village	$2,826
Tri-Taylor	$2,813
Humboldt Park	$2,791
South Loop	$2,787
Gold Coast	$2,692
Cabrini - Green	$2,536
Printer's Row	$2,469
Lincoln Park	$2,432
West Loop	$2,425
Little Italy	$2,283
Lakeview	$2,277
Logan Square	$2,266
East Hyde Park	$2,100
Palmer Square	$2,095
Ravenswood	$2,087
Kenwood	$2,000
Park West	$1,979
Andersonville	$1,971
Clarendon Park	$1,964
Stateway Gardens	$1,901
Bronzeville	$1,783
Oakland	$1,781
Bryn Mawr Historic District	$1,761
Buena Park	$1,742
Margate Park	$1,733
Hyde Park	$1,673
Uptown Chicago	$1,618
West Rogers Park	$1,594
Woodlawn	$1,589
Rogers Park	$1,500
North Kenwood	$1,485
Edgewater Beach	$1,482
East Garfield Park	$1,464
Sheridan Park	$1,399
South Shore	$1,352
Jefferson Park	$1,345
Edgewater	$1,326
Douglas Park	$1,241
Englewood	$1,239
Washington Park	$1,237
Austin	$1,157
Jackson Park Highlands	$1,136

Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in South Shore is 31% lower than in Andersonville

$1,352

South Shore rent is the same as Chicago average

Average Rent $1,352

$1,971

Andersonville rent is 46% higher than Chicago average

Average Rent $1,971

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Shore apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.