Average Rent in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical South Chicago, Chicago, IL Rents

South Chicago rentals average $973 for a studio rental to $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $72 (7.97%) year-over-year from $901 to $973. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $291 (28.84%) year-over-year from $1,009 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $134 (9.77%) year-over-year from $1,367 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $395 (27.15%) year-over-year from $1,455 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $767 (-26.74%) year-over-year from $2,867 to $2,100. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$15.95	$973	$901 (7.97%)	$797 (22.07%)
1 BR	$19.08	$1,300	$1,009 (28.84%)	$908 (43.12%)
2 BR	$19.20	$1,500	$1,367 (9.77%)	$1,200 (25.03%)
3 BR	$21.30	$1,850	$1,455 (27.15%)	$1,317 (40.51%)
4+ BR	$22.00	$2,100	$2,867 (-26.74%)	$1,900 (10.53%)

Historical Rents in South Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near South Chicago

There are a total of 12 cities nearby South Chicago. The average rent in South Chicago is currently $2,405 per month. Our records show that Oak Park, IL, with an average rent of $2,119, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Chicago, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare South Chicago, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is 36.25% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 48.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Chicago, Chicago, IL are about 55.26% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 65.52% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near South Chicago, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,419	$2,150	$2,119
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,050	$2,300
Joliet, IL	N/A	$1,313	$1,900	$2,379
Skokie, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,200	$2,400
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,233	$2,325	$2,400
Wheaton, IL	$1,425	$1,850	$2,533	$2,411
Evanston, IL	$2,110	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,140	$2,576	$3,048	$2,575
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$2,000	$2,225	$2,600
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,350	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near South Chicago

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near South Chicago. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Austin. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near South Chicago, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Chicago, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,406 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Chicago's average rent, which is only $1,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Chicago, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,575 per month. Whereas, at $3,952 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Chicago. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,200	$1,450	$1,575
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,364	$1,600	$2,498	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,174	$1,600	$1,750
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$2,000	$1,784
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,850	$1,880
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,338	$1,495	$1,905	$1,903
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,400	$1,650	$1,925
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,373	$2,350	$1,925
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,395	$1,980	$2,500	$1,985
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,513	$2,000	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,025	$2,050
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,200	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,950	$2,650	$2,250
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,513	$1,750	$2,075	$2,350
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,233	$2,520	$2,400
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$2,004	$2,336	$3,036	$2,412
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,505	$2,297	$3,100	$2,495
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,373	$2,625
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,191	$2,629	$3,550	$2,641
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,205	$2,515	$3,059	$2,673
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,741	$4,152	$2,737
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,268	$2,658	$3,519	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,398	$2,870	$4,050	$2,864
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,880	$3,200	$2,915
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,332	$2,868	$3,809	$2,935
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$2,075	$3,052	$4,545	$3,025
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,380	$2,889	$4,178	$3,035
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,361	$3,025	$4,142	$3,074
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,517	$2,978	$4,268	$3,175
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,650	$3,750	$3,952

Top Counties Near South Chicago

There are a total of 26 counties located by South Chicago, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Proviso, IL, and Leyden, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,398. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by South Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is 18.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is 30.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is 49.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worth, IL	$1,350	$1,450	$1,675	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,425	$1,800	$1,875
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,488	$1,895	$1,898
Oak Park, IL	$1,929	$2,419	$2,150	$2,119
Thornton, IL	$1,250	$1,200	$1,613	$2,175
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,500	$1,825	$2,300
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,025	$2,300
Evanston, IL	$2,110	$1,795	$2,395	$2,500
Chicago, IL	$2,140	$2,576	$3,048	$2,575
Niles, IL	$1,150	$2,300	$2,250	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near South Chicago

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near South Chicago, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,520. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Chicago, Chicago, IL is $1,795 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,390 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Chicago, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60617, Chicago, IL	$973	$1,300	$1,463	$1,600
60649, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,200	$1,450	$1,575
60619, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,100	$1,550	$1,700
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,565	$1,625	$1,850
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,498	$1,925	$2,268
60653, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,700	$2,390	$2,585
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,744	$2,425	$3,037	$2,665
60605, Chicago, IL	$2,293	$2,728	$3,699	$2,851
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,498	$2,000	$2,045
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,888	$3,915	$2,994

Frequently Asked Questions - South Chicago Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for South Chicago, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Chicago, Chicago, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in South Chicago, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $973 and an average price per square feet of $15.95. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Chicago.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $19.08. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Chicago.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $19.20. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Chicago.

How have rent prices in South Chicago, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in South Chicago, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Chicago, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in South Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.