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

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL. 39 Rentals Available
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    7400 S Yates, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7834 S Coles, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $795
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    6751 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7706 South Coles, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $825
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    7801 S Essex, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7031 S Chappel, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7030 South Cregier Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $925+
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    1931 E 71St St, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7801 S Saginaw, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7251 S. South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
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    2231 E. 67Th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $2,996+
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    7241 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7800 S Essex, Chicago, IL 60649
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    6904 S Cregier Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $1,230
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    7700 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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    6700 S. Oglesby Ave., Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $1,195+
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    6943 S Cornell, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $875
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    1734 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7848-50 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $800
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    7201 S. Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $805
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    7901 S Paxton, Chicago, IL 60617
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    7925 S Phillips, Chicago, IL 60617
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    7941 S Marquette, Chicago, IL 60617
    1 BED $840
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    7249 S Blackstone, Chicago, IL 60619
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    7003 S Harper, Chicago, IL 60637
    1 BED $980
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South Shore, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in South Shore, Chicago, IL have increased by 5.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,195 to $1,257.

Average rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

$1,257/mo South Shore, Chicago, IL average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Shore, Chicago, IL is around $1,257.

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

    A share of 13% of apartments in South Shore, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 64% of South Shore's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 23% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL (64%) 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?

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

    There are 53 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Shore, Chicago, IL were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    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 593 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

    • 29,629Total Population
    • 16,195 Female
      13,434 Male
    • 39Median Age

    In total, South Shore, Chicago, IL has 29,629 residents, 16,195 women and 13,434 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

    • 5,785 Family
      9,009 Non-family
    • 3,299 Children
      11,495 No Children
    • 14,794Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $40,142Median Household Income

    There is a total of 14,794 households in South Shore, Chicago, IL. Of these, 3,299 have children and 11,495 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 5,785 family households and 9,009 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.