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6716 S Merrill Ave
6716 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$1,200
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft–
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Units

6716 S Merrill Ave Chicago, IL

New Listing

3E

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed on 05/19/2026
Listed by Adam Ballog
Days on market: 2
Spacious and charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. This well-maintained home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an updated kitchen with modern cabinets and plenty of storage space. The bathroom also includes updated cabinetry and fixtures for a fresh, contemporary feel. Heat is included in the rent, offering added comfort and savings during the winter months. Enjoy the convenience of shared laundry facilities in the building. Close to public transportation, local parks, and the lakefront, this apartment offers great value and comfort in a classic South Shore setting. No pets allowed. *Photos of a Similar Listing*

New Listing

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed on 05/20/2026
Listed by Adam Ballog Grace
Days on market: 1
ZMP102398401 - Spacious and charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. This well-maintained home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an updated kitchen with modern cabinets and plenty of storage space. The bathroom also includes updated cabinetry and fixtures for a fresh, contemporary feel. Heat is included in the rent, offering added comfort and savings during the winter months. Enjoy the convenience of shared laundry facilities in the building. Close to public transportation, local parks, and the lakefront, this apartment offers great value and comfort in a classic South Shore setting. No pets allowed. *Photos of a Similar Listing*

Occupied Units

Occupied

2E

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,100

Listed by Adam Ballog
Days on market: 101
Spacious and charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. This well-maintained home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an updated kitchen with modern cabinets and plenty of storage space. The bathroom also includes updated cabinetry and fixtures for a fresh, contemporary feel. Heat is included in the rent, offering added comfort and savings during the winter months. Enjoy the convenience of shared laundry facilities in the building. Close to public transportation, local parks, and the lakefront, this apartment offers great value and comfort in a classic South Shore setting. No pets allowed.

Amenities for 6716 S Merrill Ave

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Building
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Storage
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • On-Site Laundry

Policies at 6716 S Merrill Ave

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 6716 S Merrill Ave

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore 6716 S Merrill Ave #3E, Chicago, IL 60649, USA

Interested in leasing 6716 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA? Currently, 6716 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 6716 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA vs overall rent prices in South Shore, IL. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 6716 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA.

Address details

Units3
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code60649

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 6716 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Chicago

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 6716 S Merrill Ave #3E to be 10% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Shore.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
South Shore
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,764
July 2024$1,931
August 2024$1,691
September 2024$1,682
October 2024$1,630
November 2024$1,568
December 2024$1,501
January 2025$1,483
February 2025$1,495
March 2025$1,520
April 2025$1,512
May 2025$1,502
June 2025$1,531
July 2025$1,580
August 2025$1,516
September 2025$1,473
October 2025$1,495
November 2025$1,520
December 2025$1,495
January 2026$1,496
February 2026$1,516
March 2026$1,657
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,676
A table of studio rental data trends in South Shore
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$900
July 2024$825
August 2024$789
September 2024$812
October 2024$862
November 2024$796
December 2024$869
January 2025$888
February 2025$894
March 2025$895
April 2025$898
May 2025$898
June 2025$852
July 2025$882
August 2025$859
September 2025$851
October 2025$872
November 2025$1,016
December 2025$888
January 2026$903
February 2026$953
March 2026$941
April 2026$930
May 2026$928

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 6716 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL.
3 months ago$1,1002 bed1 bath
3 months ago$1,1002 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,3922 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,3922 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,3922 bed1 bath

Schools near 6716 S Merrill Ave #3E

O'Keeffe Elementary School

6940 s merrill ave

chicago, IL, 60649

PK, K-8Public
C-

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

1415 e 70th st

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-8Public
C

Woodlawn Elementary Community School

6657 s kimbark ave

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-6Public
C

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

1119 e 46th st

chicago, IL, 60653

PK, K-8Public
C-

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

8 w root st

chicago, IL, 60609

K-6Public
A-
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Getting around Chicago near 6716 S Merrill Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 6716 S Merrill Ave, Chicago

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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