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Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Apartments Under $400

  • an aerial view of a red brick building on a street
    147
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    2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
    STUDIO $300
    2 BEDS $1,000+
    3 BEDS $1,200

Apartments Under $900

Apartments Under $1,000

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a red brick building with many windows and a tree in front
    65
    Today

    8021-8023 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    2 BEDS $1,000
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • a large brick building with trees in front of it
    51
    Today

    436-440 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60619
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • an old brick building with red doors and a street
    26
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    421-423 E 69Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,300
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a ceiling fan
    269
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    5541 S. Everett Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    STUDIO $1,031+
    1 BED $1,296+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and a window
    173
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    6104 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    STUDIO $1,132+
    1 BED $1,358+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • 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
  • 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 park with benches and a fence and trees
    195
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    5500 S. Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637
    STUDIO $1,248+
    1 BED $1,366+
    2 BEDS $1,638+
  • a house with an flag on the front of it
    18
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    8710 S Buffalo, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,250+
  • a yellow house with a porch and a
    12
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    8637 South Burnham Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    3 BEDS $1,300
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    167
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    6210 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    2 BEDS $1,395
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A logo for Green Street Property Management.
    Today

    6635-37 S Ellis Ave, CHICAGO, IL 60637
    2 BEDS $1,400
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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+
  • A red brick building with a black door and windows.
    21
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    2800 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
    2 BEDS $1,495
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  • More Rentals Near South Shore, Chicago, IL

  • a yard with a tree and bushes in front of a building
    Today

    7000 S, Chicago, IL 60621
    STUDIO $3,825
    1 BED $1,632
    2 BEDS $1,879
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and cabinets in a room with a radiator
    93
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    6904 S Cregier Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the preserve at ballantyne commons apartment kitchen with black appliances
    65
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    7938-7940 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    99
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    8352 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
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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 cheap apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $875 and $1,450.

How many cheap rentals are available in South Shore, Chicago, IL on RentCafe?

There are 10 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Shore, Chicago, IL were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

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

The average South Shore, Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 592 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in South Shore, Chicago, IL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

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

A cheap apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in South Shore has never been easier. We feature 77 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the South Shore, Chicago, IL average, which is currently $1,305. On RentCafe, South Shore rents go as low as $300/mo.

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