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6959 S Paxton Ave #3A, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Amenities for 6959 S Paxton Ave #3A, South Shore
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Ceramic Tile Flooring |
| Hardwood Floor | Radiator Heat |
| Updated Bathroom | Updated Kitchen |
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| Oven/Range | Stainless Steel Appliances |
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| Onsite Laundry |
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Not allowed
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Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 6959 S Paxton Ave #3A
Sweet deal!
This listing is 27% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in South Shore.
Top Floor 4BR/2BA in South Shore - Heat Included - Available Now - $1,650/mo South Shore is one of Chicago's most exciting and historic neighborhoods - and this spacious top-floor 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment at 69th & Paxton puts you right where the action is. Minutes to Jackson Park, South Shore Beach, and the iconic South Shore Cultural Center, with easy transit access via the Jackson Park Express, South Shore Express, and Metra Electric Bryn Mawr station. This is Chicago living with room to breathe. Inside you'll find a beautifully updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, and large windows that flood every room with natural light. The vintage-style floor plan gives you the kind of generous, old-Chicago square footage that newer buildings just can't match. - 4 spacious bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms - Updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops & appliances - Hardwood floors throughout - Large windows & amazing natural light - Heat included in rent - Top floor unit - Minutes to Jackson Park & South Shore Beach - Near South Shore Cultural Center - Easy access to Jackson Park Express, South Shore Express & Metra Electric - No onsite laundry - closest laundromat is 3 blocks away Schedule your tour today!
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 6959 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA compares to other nearby properties.
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Address details
| Neighborhood | South Shore |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60649 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in South Shore
4-bedroom apartments at 6959 S Paxton Ave #3A cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
South Shore
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $3,473 |
| October 2024 | $3,473 |
| November 2024 | $3,223 |
| December 2024 | $3,000 |
| January 2025 | $3,124 |
| February 2025 | $3,287 |
| March 2025 | $3,339 |
| April 2025 | $3,522 |
| May 2025 | $3,997 |
| June 2025 | $3,998 |
| July 2025 | $3,918 |
| August 2025 | $3,744 |
| September 2025 | $3,457 |
| October 2025 | $3,721 |
| November 2025 | $4,773 |
| December 2025 | $4,099 |
| January 2026 | $4,037 |
| February 2026 | $3,560 |
| March 2026 | $3,861 |
| April 2026 | $3,937 |
| May 2026 | $3,934 |
| June 2026 | $4,021 |
| July 2026 | $3,798 |
| August 2026 | $3,607 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,471 |
| October 2024 | $1,567 |
| November 2024 | $1,622 |
| December 2024 | $1,572 |
| January 2025 | $1,594 |
| February 2025 | $1,631 |
| March 2025 | $1,612 |
| April 2025 | $1,581 |
| May 2025 | $1,587 |
| June 2025 | $1,556 |
| July 2025 | $1,670 |
| August 2025 | $1,807 |
| September 2025 | $1,905 |
| October 2025 | $1,739 |
| November 2025 | $1,660 |
| December 2025 | $1,712 |
| January 2026 | $1,646 |
| February 2026 | $1,566 |
| March 2026 | $1,569 |
| April 2026 | $1,594 |
| May 2026 | $1,785 |
| June 2026 | $2,024 |
| July 2026 | $2,250 |
| August 2026 | $2,257 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,495 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,400 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,400 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,075 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,075 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,075 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 6959 S Paxton Ave #3A
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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Neighborhood
South Shore | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 6959 S Paxton Ave #3A
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 6959 S Paxton Ave #3A, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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