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6937 S Merrill Ave6937 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $1,600–$2,400 |
|---|---|
| Beds | 3 |
| Baths | 1–2 |
| Sqft | 1,400–2,800 |
5+ Days Ago
3 Bed 2 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 60649 |
Units
6937 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL
6937 S Merrill Ave Chicago, IL
New Listing
3 Beds, 1 Bath
3 Beds
1 Bath
$1,600
Fireplace • Hardwood Floor
New Listing
1
3 Beds
2 Baths
$2,400
Occupied Units
Occupied
FL1
3 Beds
2 Baths
$2,500
Dishwasher • Deck • Air Conditioning • Hardwood Floor
Amenities for 6937 S Merrill Ave
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Storage
- Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floor
- Dishwasher
- Deck
- Air Conditioning
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About 6937 S Merrill Ave
Find your perfect home at 6937 S Merrill Ave in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood! This intimate 3-unit property offers a spacious 3-bedroom floorplan, with units ranging from 1400 to 2800 square feet. Enjoy the comfort of long-term rentals and take advantage of fantastic amenities, including a balcony patio, dishwasher, fireplace, HVAC system, and hardwood floors. You'll also appreciate the convenience of outdoor space and storage. Plus, with a walkable distance to public transportation, getting around the city is a breeze. Come discover the charm of this South Shore gem!
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Address details
| Units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 60649 |
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 6937 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 1082 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Chicago
3-bedroom apartments at 6937 S Merrill Ave #1 cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Shore.
Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
South Shore
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,519 |
| December 2023 | $1,565 |
| January 2024 | $1,595 |
| February 2024 | $1,627 |
| March 2024 | $1,926 |
| April 2024 | $1,745 |
| May 2024 | $1,751 |
| 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 | $1,495 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $870 |
| December 2023 | $853 |
| January 2024 | $842 |
| February 2024 | $850 |
| March 2024 | $839 |
| April 2024 | $843 |
| May 2024 | $883 |
| 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 | $1,050 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$80,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $80,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $2,000.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,500 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,500 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $900 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $900 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 6937 S Merrill Ave #1
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-
Christopher Elementary School
5042 s artesian ave
chicago, IL, 60632
K-8Public
C
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Neighborhood
South Shore | Chicago, IL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Chicago near 6937 S Merrill Ave
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
5/10
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 6937 S Merrill Ave, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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