Active listings and ZIP medians from RentCast, as of 2026-10-23. Each opens the home on Zillow. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.

Apartments for Rent in Near South Side

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Active listing

$3,950 /mo

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,356 sqft

1305 S Michigan Ave, Apt 2004

1231 S Wabash Ave, Unit 2605

15 days listed

Map of 1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 06-1606

Active listing

$2,422 /mo

1 bd | 1 ba | 620 sqft

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 06-1606

15 days listed

Map of 1212-13 S Michigan Ave, Unit 06-1606

Active listing

$2,422 /mo

1 bd | 1 ba | 620 sqft

1212-13 S Michigan Ave, Unit 06-1606

15 days listed

Median rent (1BR)

$2,533

Median rent (2BR)

$3,420

Rentals in area ZIPs

1,093

Active rentals and ZIP medians from RentCast. Confirm rent and availability on the listing. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.

Schools & Day Care in Near South Side

Public and private schools, colleges and licensed child care in and near Near South Side.

Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools inside Near South Side.

School	Standing	Grades	Distance
Perspectives - Joslin HS	Not Applicable	6-12	0.3 mi
Graham HS	Good Standing	9-12	0.6 mi
South Loop	Good Standing	PK,K-8	0.3 mi
National Teachers	Good Standing	PK,K-8	0.5 mi

Chicago Public Schools no longer publishes school ratings; standing is CPS's own accountability status. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.

Private Schools

Private schools inside Near South Side.

School	Distance
Daystar Academy	0.3 mi
Daystar Academy	0.3 mi
Old St. Marys School	0.3 mi

U.S. Department of Education, Private School Survey. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.

Higher Education

The largest colleges within four miles of Near South Side.

College	Type	Distance
University of Illinois Chicago	Public	1.7 mi
DePaul University	Private	1.4 mi
Columbia College Chicago	Private	1.1 mi
National Louis University	Private	1.5 mi

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Straight-line distance.

Day Care & Early Learning

The nearest licensed daycare centers, straight-line from the middle of Near South Side. 9 are inside the area. Call to ask about openings and tuition.

Loop Learning Center
2001 S Michigan Ave Ste 3 · 0.2 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 12 years· Licensed for 165 children
(312) 225-8828 Map
The Goddard School Of South Loop Chicago
209 E Cullerton St · 0.2 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 159 children
(312) 626-5959 Map
Detour 2 Discovery
2001 S Wabash Ave · 0.2 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 0 to 12 years· Licensed for 152 children
(312) 949-2273 Map
The Nook Daycare South Loop
1929 S Archer Ave · 0.2 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 4 years· Licensed for 47 children
(312) 526-3255 Map
Kindercare Learning Center 301584
1501 S State St · 0.3 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 12 years· Licensed for 141 children
(312) 913-1557 Map

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New Generation Educator Llc (Dba Igelc)
1455 S Michigan Ave · 0.3 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 226 children
(312) 929-4577 Map
Rainforest Learning Center
1401 S Wabash Ave · 0.4 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 94 children
(847) 989-5743 Map
Living The Language
1255 S State St · 0.6 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 12 years· Licensed for 96 children· Also French, Spanish
(312) 285-2074 Map
Stepping Stone Scholars
2416 S Michigan Ave · 0.6 mi
Permit (newly opened)· Ages 6 weeks to 14 months· Licensed for 8 children
(312) 363-3830 Map
Chin.amer.ser.lge. Child Dev/Sch Age Ctr
2141 S Tan Ct · 0.6 mi
Licensed· Ages 2 years to 12 years· Licensed for 145 children· Also Chinese
(312) 791-0454 Map
Pui Tak Christian School
2301 S Wentworth Ave · 0.7 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 3 years to 6 years· Licensed for 110 children
(312) 842-8546 Map
Busy Bees Child Development Center II
2351b S Wentworth Ave Fl 2 · 0.7 mi
Licensed· Ages 2 years to 12 years· Licensed for 148 children
(312) 888-3167 Map

Near South Side also has 1 licensed home daycare; we don't list their addresses because they are family homes. Check any daycare's license on the state's site

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing list, checked Nov 3, 2026; addresses placed on the map by the U.S. Census geocoder. The state lists ages, licensed capacity and languages; it holds no prices, openings or reviews.

Care & Essentials Near Near South Side

The nearest of each, straight-line from the middle of the area. Tap a category for more. Hours and availability may vary.

Google Places; photos are of the nearest place listed.

Local & National Moving Companies

Movers serving Near South Side, from local companies to national brands, and moving containers.

Local Moving Companies

Movers based in Chicago; a mover serves Near South Side without needing an office there. Every one holds federal household-goods authority. Ranked by federal safety rating, then fleet size, then years registered.

1. New World Van Lines Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 204 trucks· Registered since 1985· 3.4 (76 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
2. Midway Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 19 trucks· Registered since 1998· 4.3 (618 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
3. Best Price Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 9 trucks· Registered since 1997· 3.2 (280 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
4. Moore's Furniture & Piano Movers Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 3 trucks· Registered since 1988
FMCSA record
5. Alexander Movers Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 2 trucks· Registered since 1974
FMCSA record

See all 46 licensed movers

6. Medley's Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 1 truck· Registered since 1974
FMCSA record
7. New City Moving & Storage LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 82 trucks· Registered since 2023· 4.8 (8,402 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
8. The Professionals Moving Specialists Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 34 trucks· Registered since 2020· 5.0 (6,627 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
9. Moovers Chicago Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 26 trucks· Registered since 2016· 4.9 (1,013 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
10. Move-Tastic Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 15 trucks· Registered since 2009· 5.0 (3,974 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
11. Middle Class Movers Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 11 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.5 (52 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
12. New World Transportation Systems Corp
Not yet safety-rated· 10 trucks· Registered since 2006· 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
13. Move For You Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 9 trucks· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
14. Collins Family Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 8 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.9 (928 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
15. Expert Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 7 trucks· Registered since 2023· 4.8 (400 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
16. Daneni Logistics LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 6 trucks· Registered since 2024
FMCSA record
17. H2h Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 6 trucks· Registered since 2013· 4.9 (4,998 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
18. Aaron Bros Moving System Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 4 trucks· Registered since 2013· 4.3 (312 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
19. R&J Holmes Company LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 4 trucks· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
20. Two Men And A Truck South Chicago
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2024· 4.6 (2,165 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
21. Riverside Holding Group Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
22. Ramirez Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2016
FMCSA record
23. Ondemand Movers Usa
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2021· 4.8 (601 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
24. Moon Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2025· 5.0 (769 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
25. S E A Trans
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2024
FMCSA record
26. Aarons Reliable Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2010
FMCSA record
27. Smooth Relocation Vanlines
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.4 (404 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
28. Jay Movers
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 1998· 4.0 (47 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
29. Hk Worldwide Moving
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2004· 4.2 (128 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
30. Kryptonite Trucking Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2014· 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
FMCSA record
31. Hizir Logistics Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2020
FMCSA record
32. Cesar Moving & Storage Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2023
FMCSA record
33. Liftin' & Shiftin' LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
34. J Reeds Transportation LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
35. Reloauthority Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2013
Website FMCSA record
36. Sunflower Moving & Storage
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2017
FMCSA record
37. All My Sons Of Chicago Sw Suburbs LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
38. P & P Moving Ltd
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
39. Avilas Trucking Corp
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2020
FMCSA record
40. Sweet Home Movers Chicago Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2022· 4.8 (209 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
41. A2b Moving LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2024· 4.5 (310 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
42. Go Pro Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2026
FMCSA record
43. Brix Moving Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2026
FMCSA record
44. Corcore Cargo LLC
Not yet safety-rated· Registered since 2021
FMCSA record
45. Island Forwarding Inc
Not yet safety-rated· Registered since 2017
FMCSA record
46. Affordable Moving
FMCSA Conditional· 13 trucks· Registered since 2003· 4.2 (97 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record

National and Interstate Moving Companies

For long-distance moves, including across state lines. How each one works and where it is licensed comes from its federal FMCSA record.

United Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Mayflower Transit
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Allied Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
North American Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Atlas Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Bekins Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Wheaton World Wide Moving
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
National Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Arpin Van Lines
Interstate mover · moves under Wheaton Van Lines, as arpin.com states
Across state lines (federal household-goods authority)
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
International Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
JK Moving Services
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Franchise network · each location licensed on its own
9 licensed companies in Illinois on the federal record
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
Franchise network · each location licensed on its own
4 licensed companies in Illinois on the federal record
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website
Bellhop
Moving broker · arranges the move with licensed carriers
Its own carrier authority is not active; the carrier is named on your contract
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Roadway Moving
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record

Moving Containers and Freight Services

Not a full-service move: the company drops off a container, you pack and load it, and they move it to your new home. Storage and loading help, where offered, are on each company’s site.

U-Pack
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
PODS
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
U-Haul U-Box
Moving containers · run by state companies
1 licensed company in Illinois on the federal record
Website not checked automatically (the site refuses automated checks) · Nov 3, 2026
Website
1-800-PACK-RAT
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record

FMCSA licensing and company census records (data.transportation.gov); local websites and ratings from Google Places; national companies' websites checked directly. FMCSA holds no service areas, so local movers are Chicago's; movers working only inside IL are licensed by the state and not listed here.

Why People Love Near South Side

Where this area scores highest.

Parks & Green Space

Nightlife

Walkable Streets

Easy Transit

Family Friendly

Culture & Attractions

Explore Near South Side

Neighborhood Intelligence™

Good

#9 of 77 in Chicago

Very High confidence

Safety54/100

Attractions96/100

Data confidence91/100

Safety score

5.4 /10

Moderate Relative Risk

• 0% less crime than the city average
• Down 14% over the last year
• Watch for: criminal sexual assault, sex offense

Full neighborhood report How we calculate this score

Safety data through 2026-10-23.

Crime Snapshot

Compared to the Chicago average, per resident.

Overall Crime

Lower

Violent Crime

-7%

Lower

Property Crime

+5%

Higher

Crime trend (incidents per month, last 12 months)

Official police incident data.

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Walkability & Lifestyle

Walkability

94/100

Walker's Paradise

Dining & Food

67/100

Good

Nightlife

80/100

Very Good

Parks & Outdoors

86/100

Very Good

Transit Access

84/100

Very Good

Family

94/100

Excellent

Walkability94/100

Dining & Food67/100

Nightlife80/100

Parks & Outdoors86/100

Transit Access84/100

Family94/100

Walk and transit scores from Walk Score; the rest from MySitti's neighborhood scores.

Pros & Cons

Crime down 14% over the last year
Walker's Paradise (Walk Score 94)
Strong transit (84/100)
Plenty of parks and green space
Family-friendly

Higher cost of living (rent 44% above the city median)
Elevated criminal sexual assault risk

Drawn from the scores, crime record and rents on this page.

Quick Facts

Location: Chicago, IL
ZIP Codes: 60616, 60605
Area: 1.79 sq mi
Population: 26,307
Median Home Price: $384,900
Median Rent: $2,599/mo
Neighborhood Score: 77 / 100
Relative Risk: Moderate Relative Risk

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Public Schools

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Higher Education

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Care & Essentials Near Near South Side

Local & National Moving Companies

Local Moving Companies

National and Interstate Moving Companies

Moving Containers and Freight Services

Why People Love Near South Side

Explore Near South Side

Neighborhood Intelligence™

Crime Snapshot

Compare Near South Side

Walkability & Lifestyle

Pros & Cons

Quick Facts

Schools & Day Care in Near South Side