Average Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical South Shore, Chicago, IL Rents

South Shore rentals average $895 for a studio rental to $1,800 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,463, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $59 (-6.81%) year-over-year from $869 to $810. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15 (1.42%) year-over-year from $1,060 to $1,075. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (10.47%) year-over-year from $1,290 to $1,425. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $294 (19.54%) year-over-year from $1,506 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $166 (-8.77%) year-over-year from $1,891 to $1,725. 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 29.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 31.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.10	$810	$869 (-6.81%)	$767 (5.65%)
1 BR	$1.33	$1,075	$1,060 (1.42%)	$950 (13.16%)
2 BR	$1.36	$1,425	$1,290 (10.47%)	$1,248 (14.15%)
3 BR	$1.25	$1,800	$1,506 (19.54%)	$1,400 (28.57%)

Historical Rents in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near South Shore

There are a total of 5 cities nearby South Shore. The average rent in South Shore is currently $2,435 per month. Our records show that Chicago, IL, with an average rent of $2,150, 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 $2,925 per month.

Let's compare South Shore, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 54.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL are about 53.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 65.28% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,360	$1,850	$2,200	$2,150
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,056	$2,400	$2,250
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,475	$2,148	$2,435
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,100	$2,897	$2,760
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,225	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near South Shore

There are a total of 15 neighborhoods in or near South Shore. Some of these neighborhoods include Rogers Park, Uptown, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 15 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,300 per month. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Shore's average rent, which is only $1,463. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Uptown has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $3,275 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
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,544	$1,850	$1,650
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,625	$2,455	$1,650
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,320	$1,650	$2,200	$1,750
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,645	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,573	$1,950	$2,025
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$2,083
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,258	$1,723	$2,065	$2,245
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,475	$1,895	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,995	$2,675	$2,395
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,389	$2,350	$2,400
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800	$2,530
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,360	$2,339	$2,550	$2,900
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,450	$3,800	$2,995
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,595	$3,250	$3,198
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,500	$3,425	$3,275

Top Counties Near South Shore

There are a total of 15 counties located by South Shore, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, and Schaumburg, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,375. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Chicago, IL. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,760, 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 54.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 56.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chicago, IL	$1,360	$1,850	$2,200	$2,150
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,849	$2,199	$2,199
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,128	$2,250	$2,203
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,249	$2,249
Libertyville, IL	N/A	$2,160	$2,400	$2,501
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,275	$2,600
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,650	$2,650
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,100	$2,897	$2,760

Top Zipcodes Near South Shore

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200.

The following chart includes the top 2 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	$1,178	$1,800	$1,838	$2,000
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,795	$1,995	$2,100	$2,400

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 $1,463. 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 $895 and an average price per square feet of $2.10. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $1.33. 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 $1.36. There are a total of 19 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 -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20% 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 $1,170/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.