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Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL. 39 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $400

  • an aerial view of a red brick building on a street
    Today

    8103 South Luella Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    STUDIO $300
    2 BEDS $1,000
    3 BEDS $1,200

Apartments Under $700

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    7941 S Marquette, Chicago, IL 60617
    STUDIO $695
    1 BED $840

Apartments Under $900

  • a brick building on the side of a street
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    7848-50 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • 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
  • a red brick building with a sidewalk in front of it
    Today

    7201 S. Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $805
    2 BEDS $1,010
  • the living room of a house with wood floors and three windows
    Today

    7229 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
    STUDIO $825
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  • a house with a white porch and a fence
    Today

    8141 South Escanaba Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    2 BEDS $850+
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    6751 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
    STUDIO $860+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an alleyway between tall brick buildings with a sidewalk in the middle
    Today

    6943 S Cornell, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $875

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a row of red brick apartment buildings on a city street
    Today

    7030 South Cregier Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED $925+
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    7700 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $930
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and a white refrigerator
    Today

    1734 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60649
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    2 BEDS $965
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    7003 S Harper, Chicago, IL 60637
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    1 BED $980
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1742 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60649
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    2 BEDS $995
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    7801 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
    2 BEDS $1,010
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Apartments Under $1,300

  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and cabinets in a room with a radiator
    Today

    6904 S Cregier Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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    1 BED $1,230
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    Today

    2231 E. 67Th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
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    1 BED $2,996+
    2 BEDS $3,600+
  • the preserve at ballantyne commons apartment kitchen with stove and sink
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    7801 S Essex, Chicago, IL 60649
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    1931 E 71St St, Chicago, IL 60649
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    7801 S Saginaw, Chicago, IL 60649
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a television
    Today

    7251 S. South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    7241 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    7901 S Paxton, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    7925 S Phillips, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • a renovated kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a door
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    1501 E 68Th, Chicago, IL 60637
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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 $825 and $4,230.

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

There are 195 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Shore, Chicago, IL were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

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

The average South Shore, Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 660 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.

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