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 $2,855 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $400 (50.00%) year-over-year from $800 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-13.10%) year-over-year from $1,208 to $1,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (12.50%) year-over-year from $1,333 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (2.91%) year-over-year from $1,749 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,740 (103.05%) year-over-year from $1,688 to $3,428. 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 30.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$41.14	$1,200	$800 (50.00%)	$833 (44.00%)
1 BR	$24.85	$1,050	$1,208 (-13.10%)	$1,000 (5.00%)
2 BR	$17.00	$1,500	$1,333 (12.50%)	$1,207 (24.31%)
3 BR	$17.17	$1,800	$1,749 (2.91%)	$1,458 (23.47%)
4+ BR	$16.57	$3,428	$1,688 (103.05%)	$1,725 (98.66%)

Historical Rents in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near South Shore

There are a total of 11 cities nearby South Shore. The average rent in South Shore is currently $2,413 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Shore, Chicago, IL is River Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,318 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 14.48% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 57.14% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL are about 64.29% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 62.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,050	$1,300	$1,850	$1,400
Oak Park, IL	$1,595	$1,625	$2,350	$1,813
Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,050	$2,350	$2,200
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,091	$2,250	$2,260
Joliet, IL	$1,730	$1,575	$2,150	$2,300
Aurora, IL	$1,275	$1,549	$2,195	$2,413
Naperville, IL	$1,413	$1,886	$2,500	$2,595
Evanston, IL	$2,575	$2,250	$2,548	$2,681
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,775
River Grove, IL	$1,335	$1,450	$3,295	$3,318

Top Neighborhoods Near South Shore

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near South Shore. Some of these neighborhoods include Edgewater, Englewood, and Albany Park. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,395 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Shore's average rent, which is only $1,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Edgewater has the most affordable average rent at $1,598 per month. Whereas, at $3,450 average rent per month, Near West Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Shore. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,600	$1,598
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,360	$1,600
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,285	$1,500	$1,800	$1,695
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,650	$2,175	$1,710
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,890	$1,750
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,725	$1,875
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,440	$1,895	$2,623	$1,925
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,595	$1,973	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,850	$2,050
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$1,825	$1,300	$1,700	$2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$1,895	$2,295	$2,295
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,195	$3,000	$2,395
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,750	$2,100	$2,395
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,779	$2,424	$2,429
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,750	$2,295	$2,450
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,450	$3,725	$2,525
North Center, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$1,995	$2,600	$2,525
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,875	$2,500	$3,864	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,350	$3,200	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,475	$3,500	$2,950
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,455	$3,500	$2,975
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,425	$2,800	$3,200
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,910	$2,375	$3,400	$3,400
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,923	$3,575	$3,450

Top Counties Near South Shore

There are a total of 24 counties located by South Shore, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Worth, IL, and Oak Park, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,473. That's roughly around $24 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 $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by South Shore, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 11.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 55.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 60.71% 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	$1,050	$1,300	$1,850	$1,400
Worth, IL	$1,450	$1,395	$1,675	$1,700
Oak Park, IL	$1,595	$1,625	$2,350	$1,813
Proviso, IL	$1,095	$1,450	$1,900	$1,900
Thornton, IL	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$2,000
Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,050	$2,350	$2,200
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,745	$1,850	$2,285
Evanston, IL	$2,575	$2,250	$2,548	$2,681
Leyden, IL	$1,335	$1,450	$3,145	$2,875
Niles, IL	$2,200	$1,650	$2,100	$2,875

Top Zipcodes Near South Shore

There are a total of 34 zipcodes in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,392. A total of 2 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 $1,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,400 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,469. 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 $1,761 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,400 per month. Which comes out to $29 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	$1,050	$1,400	$1,470
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,825	$1,488	$1,600	$2,000
60619, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,150	$1,399	$1,450
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,606	$1,900	$2,300
60653, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,638	$2,283	$2,595
60616, Chicago, IL	$1,613	$2,250	$2,800	$2,600
60605, Chicago, IL	$1,875	$2,335	$3,200	$2,848
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,600	$1,950	$2,148
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,970	$3,500	$3,400
60601, Chicago, IL	$2,018	$2,750	$4,300	$3,200

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 $1,450. 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 $41.14. There are a total of 3 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 $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $24.85. There are a total of 19 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $17.00. There are a total of 43 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 0.50%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, 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 $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.