South Side

Chicago, IL

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South Side - Chicago, IL

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Vibrant culture and heritage surround you in this legendary community

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Chicago’s historic South Side neighborhood is a largely residential community defined by its red brick houses and tree-shaded sidewalks. Residents enjoy close access to several major shopping destinations, particularly the 87th Street Center and the diverse selection of shops and restaurants along Cottage Grove Avenue. The Chatham 14 Theatre at Holland and 85th keeps locals entertained, and local greenspaces like Robichaux Park and Tuley Park provide great opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.

Chicago State University is one of the neighborhood’s major landmarks, and the community offers many great housing options for students, faculty, and staff members who want to live close to campus. The Dan Ryan Expressway and CTA’s Red Line run through the South Side, making it easy for you to get around the Chicagoland area.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in South Side is $1,280 for two bedrooms, and $1,381 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Side has increased by 7.5% in the past year.

  • 2 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,280/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,381/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

79

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.