Average Rent in South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical South Shore, Chicago, IL Rents

South Shore rentals average $923 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $104 (-10.92%) year-over-year from $954 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $71 (-6.69%) year-over-year from $1,058 to $988. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $144 (11.26%) year-over-year from $1,281 to $1,425. 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 $222 (14.09%) year-over-year from $1,573 to $1,795. 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 0.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.57	$850	$954 (-10.92%)	$810 (4.94%)
1 BR	$1.58	$988	$1,058 (-6.69%)	$933 (5.80%)
2 BR	$1.32	$1,425	$1,281 (11.26%)	$1,274 (11.84%)
3 BR	$1.23	$1,800	$1,490 (20.81%)	$1,445 (24.57%)

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 $2,500 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 Evanston, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,795 per month.

Let's compare South Shore, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 57.45% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL are about 58.55% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 61.83% 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	$1,350	$1,850	$2,200	$2,100
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,099	$2,375	$2,200
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,742	$2,299	$2,500
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,212	$2,548
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,223	$2,798	$2,795

Top Neighborhoods Near South Shore

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near South Shore. Some of these neighborhoods include Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,295 per month. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,295. 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, Uptown has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $3,050 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	$1,195	$1,688	$2,200	$1,650
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,650	$2,150	$1,685
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,186	$1,524	$1,875	$1,700
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,000	$1,700	$2,075
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,523	$2,050	$2,097
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,985	$2,250	$2,195
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,290	$1,650	$2,175	$2,395
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,395	$2,100	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,430	$2,048	$2,745	$2,398
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,150	$2,900	$2,717
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,788	$2,363	$4,075	$2,800
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,910	$2,350	$3,525	$3,050

Top Counties Near South Shore

There are a total of 12 counties located by South Shore, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Milton, IL, Chicago, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Milton, IL. It's average rent per month is $1,975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,795, 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 57.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Shore, Chicago, IL is 55.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 7 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,899	$2,419	$1,975
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,850	$2,200	$2,100
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,749	$2,199	$2,149
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,064	$2,250	$2,200
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,739	$2,237	$2,400
Leyden, IL	$1,245	$1,375	$2,750	$2,650
Evanston, IL	$1,450	$2,223	$2,798	$2,795

Top Zipcodes Near South Shore

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near South Shore, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,044.

The following chart includes the top 4 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	$1,275	$1,650	$2,088	$2,188
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,265	$1,625	$2,100	$2,263
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,375	$1,663	$1,643
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,700	$2,207	$1,900

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 $923 and an average price per square feet of $2.57. 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 $1.58. 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $1.32. There are a total of 21 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 -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, 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 $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.