Average Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical South Shore, Chicago, IL Rents

South Shore rentals average $975 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,675, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $196 (25.13%) year-over-year from $779 to $975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $129 (12.35%) year-over-year from $1,046 to $1,175. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (12.50%) year-over-year from $1,400 to $1,575. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $59 (3.40%) year-over-year from $1,741 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $800 (42.11%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $2,700. 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 15.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.88% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$41.14	$975	$779 (25.13%)	$875 (11.43%)
1 BR	$20.25	$1,175	$1,046 (12.35%)	$1,025 (14.63%)
2 BR	$16.89	$1,575	$1,400 (12.50%)	$1,223 (28.75%)
3 BR	$15.56	$1,800	$1,741 (3.40%)	$1,491 (20.71%)
4+ BR	$13.25	$2,700	$1,900 (42.11%)	$1,767 (52.83%)

Historical Rents in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near South Shore

There are a total of 14 cities nearby South Shore. The average rent in South Shore is currently $2,375 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Shore, Chicago, IL is Plainfield, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,250 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 24.36% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 53.57% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL are about 49.97% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 60.90% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,250
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,093	$1,675	$1,295
Wheaton, IL	$1,650	$2,126	$2,349	$2,255
Chicago, IL	$1,560	$2,150	$2,495	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,550	$2,350
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,165	$2,295	$2,350
Joliet, IL	$1,570	$1,868	$2,400	$2,400
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,400	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,088	$2,200	$2,425	$2,550
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,799	$2,300	$2,600

Top Neighborhoods Near South Shore

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near South Shore. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, Rogers Park, and Lawndale. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,395 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,395. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Shore's average rent, which is only $1,675. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,550 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
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,400	$1,450
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,850	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,723	$1,750	$1,800
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,025	$1,800	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,425	$1,795	$2,500	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,463	$1,473	$1,963	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,775	$2,800	$1,900
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,638	$2,125	$1,975
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,925	$2,700	$1,975
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,988	$1,600	$1,973	$1,995
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,563	$1,900	$1,995
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,495	$2,100	$2,100
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,200	$2,202
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,700	$2,090	$2,300
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,500	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,570	$2,195	$3,200	$2,395
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,673	$2,365	$2,395
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,675	$1,975	$1,938	$2,395
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$850	$2,100	$2,700	$2,600
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,695	$3,800	$2,723
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,177	$2,800	$2,800
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,575	$3,900	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,721	$2,400	$3,159	$2,800
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,138	$2,500	$3,725	$2,934
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,450	$2,698	$2,800	$3,100
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,700	$3,100
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,267	$2,995	$3,200
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,695	$3,535	$3,495
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,778	$2,595	$3,500	$3,550

Top Counties Near South Shore

There are a total of 27 counties located by South Shore, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Cicero, IL, and Worth, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,400, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by South Shore, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 20.77% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 40.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 41.94% 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	$1,023	$1,200	$1,750	$1,250
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,093	$1,675	$1,295
Worth, IL	$1,575	$1,385	$1,650	$1,750
Thornton, IL	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$1,900
Leyden, IL	$1,418	$1,450	$2,150	$2,000
Proviso, IL	$1,160	$1,400	$1,825	$2,025
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,425	$1,750	$2,200
Chicago, IL	$1,560	$2,150	$2,495	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,550	$2,350
Evanston, IL	$2,088	$2,200	$2,425	$2,550

Top Zipcodes Near South Shore

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,297. A total of 5 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 $1,250 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,250 per month is 60642, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,450. That's at least $39 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 $1,812 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,415 per month. Which comes out to $27 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	$975	$1,175	$1,550	$1,700
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$1,680	$1,840	$2,100
60619, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,200	$1,375	$1,500
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,285	$1,580	$2,000	$2,090
60653, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,695	$2,435	$2,400
60620, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$1,150	$1,400	$1,600
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$2,275	$2,600	$2,450
60605, Chicago, IL	$1,721	$2,400	$3,200	$2,800
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,988	$1,698	$1,998	$2,100
60607, Chicago, IL	$850	$2,800	$3,600	$3,000

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 $1,675. 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 $975 and an average price per square feet of $41.14. There are a total of 2 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 $1,175 and an average price per square feet of $20.25. There are a total of 10 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 $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $16.89. There are a total of 33 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 0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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 $1,340/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.