The Lakes Apartments
13300 S Indiana Ave,
Chicago, IL 60827
$1,170 - $1,455
2-3 Beds
Far South Chicago
Chicago, IL
Far South Chicago - Chicago, IL Area Guide
A park-like neighborhood centered around Lake Calumet
Urban
•
Lake
•
Nature
•
Park-Like
•
Far South Chicago is an urban neighborhood situated about 15 miles south of Downtown Chicago. The neighborhood is centered by Lake Calumet, which draws in residents and visitors alike as the marshy landscape is surrounded by park lands, golf courses, and trails. Surrounding this outdoor area is commercial and residential spaces. Renters have the choice between a variety of apartments situated on the edge of town while retail centers equipped with all the necessities are located along the town’s main thoroughfares. Outside of town, residents can travel a few minutes west to enjoy additional outdoor recreational activities provided by the lakefront parks and trails off the shores of Lake Michigan. For more dining, shopping, and world-class entertainment, residents head about 20 minutes north by car or train into the heart of Downtown Chicago.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Far South Chicago is $999 for one bedroom, $1,305 for two bedrooms, and $1,479 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Far South Chicago has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
-
1 BR
-
578 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$999/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
869 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,305/month
Average Rent
-
3 BR
-
1,176 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,479/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Far South Chicago - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Far South Chicago - Chicago, IL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
20
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Far South Chicago - Chicago, IL are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Far South Chicago - Chicago, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trumbull Park
- William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Rowan Park
- Eggers Grove
- Beaubien Woods
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
Top Apartments in Far South Chicago
Houses for Rent in Far South Chicago
Property Management Companies
Greystar
-
3,486
Communities
-
959,009
Units
-
891
Cities
Willow Bridge
-
716
Communities
-
197,852
Units
-
340
Cities
RPM
-
653
Communities
-
179,706
Units
-
259
Cities
AMC
-
613
Communities
-
122,644
Units
-
243
Cities
Avenue5 Residential
-
581
Communities
-
129,613
Units
-
224
Cities
Cushman & Wakefield
-
458
Communities
-
108,906
Units
-
227
Cities
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Guides
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.