Average Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical South Shore, Chicago, IL Rents

South Shore rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,600, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $246 (25.76%) year-over-year from $954 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (13.64%) year-over-year from $1,100 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (12.96%) year-over-year from $1,350 to $1,525. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (9.97%) year-over-year from $1,682 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $583 (28.57%) year-over-year from $2,042 to $2,625. 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 up by 12.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.73	$1,200	$954 (25.76%)	$976 (22.91%)
1 BR	$19.86	$1,250	$1,100 (13.64%)	$1,028 (21.56%)
2 BR	$16.36	$1,525	$1,350 (12.96%)	$1,262 (20.87%)
3 BR	$16.00	$1,850	$1,682 (9.97%)	$1,503 (23.06%)
4+ BR	$15.80	$2,625	$2,042 (28.57%)	$1,817 (44.44%)

Historical Rents in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near South Shore

There are a total of 12 cities nearby South Shore. The average rent in South Shore is currently $2,400 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,313, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Shore, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare South Shore, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Shore, Chicago, IL is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 49.26% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL are about 53.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 65.51% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,045	$1,150	$1,750	$1,313
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$1,950
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,934	$2,349	$2,275
Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,150	$2,450	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,200	$2,300
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,250	$1,798	$2,250	$2,400
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,381	$2,250	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,145	$2,245	$2,395	$2,535
Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,075	$2,350	$2,600
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,763	$2,350	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near South Shore

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near South Shore. Some of these neighborhoods include Rogers Park, Pilsen, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,298 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Shore's average rent, which is only $1,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Rogers Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Shore. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,495	$1,923	$1,700
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$1,938	$1,868
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,412	$1,759	$2,575	$1,913
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,450	$1,750	$1,950
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,975	$1,975
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,775	$2,900	$1,995
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,875	$2,000	$2,000
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,690	$2,017	$2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,500	$1,895	$2,045
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,950	$2,595	$2,175
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,748	$2,075	$2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$2,050	$2,510	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,535	$2,195	$3,250	$2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,173	$1,600	$2,350	$2,500
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,550	$3,750	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,765	$2,400	$3,200	$2,761
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,650	$4,000	$3,000
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,925	$2,575	$3,650	$3,050
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,225	$3,247	$3,273
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,650	$3,298
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,230	$2,276	$3,750	$3,590
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,535	$3,600	$3,600

Top Counties Near South Shore

There are a total of 28 counties located by South Shore, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Worth, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,413. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,313. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,495, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by South Shore, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in South Shore, Chicago, IL is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 37.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 49.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,045	$1,150	$1,750	$1,313
Worth, IL	$1,350	$1,400	$1,698	$1,750
Proviso, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,925	$1,898
Thornton, IL	$1,250	$1,196	$1,500	$1,925
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,425	$1,775	$1,950
Leyden, IL	$1,200	$1,395	$2,000	$2,000
Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,150	$2,450	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,200	$2,300
Evanston, IL	$2,145	$2,245	$2,395	$2,535
Niles, IL	N/A	$2,500	$2,650	$2,995

Top Zipcodes Near South Shore

There are a total of 36 zipcodes in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,234. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60402, Berwyn, IL at $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,400. That's at least $33 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL is $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,250 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Shore, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60649, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,250	$1,500	$1,600
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,550	$1,800	$1,900
60619, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,413	$1,400	$1,500
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,350	$2,000	$2,300
60620, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,100	$1,445	$1,625
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$2,200	$2,750	$2,500
60605, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,400	$3,400	$2,700
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,398	$1,598	$1,975	$2,050
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,750	$3,600	$3,300
60623, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,325	$1,525	$1,675

Frequently Asked Questions - South Shore Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for South Shore, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Shore, 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 Shore, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $22.73. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Shore.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $19.86. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Shore.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $16.36. There are a total of 35 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Shore.

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

Rent prices for rentals in South Shore, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in South Shore, Chicago, IL is around $1,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.