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Houses for Rent in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Houses for Rent in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. 20 Rentals Available
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South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 4.78% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,561 to $1,636.

Average rent in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

$1,636/mo South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $1,636.

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

    A share of 8% of apartments in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 11% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 40% of South Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 33% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 4% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 4% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL (40%) 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

    What is the average size of a rental house in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The average South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rental house size is 1,081 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Renting a house in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Houses for rent in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL are usually located in non-central areas.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Renting a house in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 21 properties listed in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL to choose from, with prices ranging from $900 to $3,065. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 20 properties in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $900 to $3,065. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in South Side Chicago, Chicago, IL and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 20 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

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