Average Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical South Shore, Chicago, IL Rents

South Shore rentals average $873 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $78 (-8.16%) year-over-year from $950 to $873. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10 (-0.94%) year-over-year from $1,060 to $1,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $149 (11.47%) year-over-year from $1,301 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $310 (20.81%) year-over-year from $1,490 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $710 (42.01%) year-over-year from $1,690 to $2,400. 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 18.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.34	$873	$950 (-8.16%)	$788 (10.68%)
1 BR	$1.31	$1,050	$1,060 (-0.94%)	$950 (10.53%)
2 BR	$1.33	$1,450	$1,301 (11.47%)	$1,283 (12.99%)
3 BR	$1.28	$1,800	$1,490 (20.81%)	$1,478 (21.76%)

Historical Rents in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near South Shore

There are a total of 6 cities nearby South Shore. The average rent in South Shore is currently $2,347 per month. Our records show that Chicago, IL, with an average rent of $2,100, 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 $2,750 per month.

Let's compare South Shore, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 62.78% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL are about 62.22% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.73% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,845	$2,200	$2,100
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,899	$2,357	$2,271
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,056	$2,603	$2,293
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,635	$2,200	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$1,525	$2,100	$2,973	$2,745
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,348	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near South Shore

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near South Shore. Some of these neighborhoods include Uptown, Rogers Park, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,238 per month. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,238. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Shore's average rent, which is only $1,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Uptown has the most affordable average rent at $1,638 per month. Whereas, at $3,450 average rent per month, The Loop is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Shore. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,198	$1,650	$2,300	$1,638
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,550	$1,895	$1,725
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,678	$2,200	$1,750
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,188	$1,750	$2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,963	$1,600	$2,025	$2,075
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,525	$1,895	$2,148
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,900	$2,225
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$2,095	$2,300	$2,250
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,060	$1,425	$2,185	$2,350
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,290	$1,548	$1,925	$2,398
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,440	$1,898	$2,750	$2,400
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$2,200	$3,000	$2,600
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,765	$2,400	$4,200	$2,789
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,960	$2,600	$3,600	$3,450

Top Counties Near South Shore

There are a total of 14 counties located by South Shore, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Downers Grove, IL, Chicago, IL, and Milton, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,329. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Downers Grove, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,745, Evanston, IL is the most expensive county by South Shore, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 65.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 56.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 7 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,749	$2,149	$2,100
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,845	$2,200	$2,100
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,899	$2,271	$2,271
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,139	$2,450	$2,329
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,910	$2,250	$2,600
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,550	$2,750	$2,650
Evanston, IL	$1,525	$2,100	$2,973	$2,745

Top Zipcodes Near South Shore

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,263.

The following chart includes the top 3 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
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,525	$2,125	$2,263
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,750	$2,210	$2,398
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,400	$1,775	$1,775

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 $1,500. 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 $873 and an average price per square feet of $2.34. 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $1.31. There are a total of 11 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $1.33. There are a total of 24 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 -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% 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 $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.