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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • Thoughtfully renovated apartment homes
  • Stunning, unobstructed views
  • Scenic golf course

Location

7251 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Management

OPPELLI 7251 SOUTH SHORE LLC

Leasing office

(773) 721-4343

Property Overview

Waters Edge is rated highly across several key factors, achieving an 8.4 overall on Zumper, with standout amenities and excellent price-value balance. The property features thoughtfully renovated apartments with stunning, unobstructed views and prime access to a scenic golf course. Additionally, it reflects a strong commitment to pet friendliness, complemented by nearby amenities, ensuring an attractive living experience for future residents.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Waters Edge is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Waters Edge has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,300–$1,425 /mo2 units availableDiscover elevated living in this 22-story lakefront community, ideally located along South Shore Drive. Residents enjoy stunning, unobstructed views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline, thoughtfully renovated apartment homes, and convenient access to public transportation. Just steps from the historic South Shore Cultural center and scenic golf course, walking distance to local beaches and parks, and only 15 minutes from the downtown loop. This property blends comfort, style, and convenience in one prime location.
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath862 sqft$1,675 /mo1 unit availableDiscover elevated living in this 22-story lakefront community, ideally located along South Shore Drive. Residents enjoy stunning, unobstructed views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline, thoughtfully renovated apartment homes, and convenient access to public transportation. Just steps from the historic South Shore Cultural center and scenic golf course, walking distance to local beaches and parks, and only 15 minutes from the downtown loop. This property blends comfort, style, and convenience in one prime location.

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Amenities for Waters Edge

Apartment Amenities

24 Hour Onsite SecurityCentral Heat
Heat IncludedHeating
On-site Property Manager

Appliances

Cooking GasDishwasher
Gas RangeMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator

Building

24 Hour Laundry RoomBusiness Center
Cats OKCommunity Room
Dogs OKFitness Center
Indoor ParkingOnsite Laundry

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units239
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About Waters Edge

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore Waters Edge

Discover elevated living in this 22-story lakefront community, ideally located along South Shore Drive. Residents enjoy stunning, unobstructed views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline, thoughtfully renovated apartment homes, and convenient access to public transportation. Just steps from the historic South Shore Cultural center and scenic golf course, walking distance to local beaches and parks, and only 15 minutes from the downtown loop. This property blends comfort, style, and convenience in one prime location.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Waters Edge is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Waters Edge has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Waters Edge
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Waters Edge stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Waters Edge stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Waters Edge is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Waters Edge does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Waters Edge provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Waters Edge is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Waters Edge compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 192 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in South Shore

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 13% higher than 1-bedrooms in South Shore.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Waters Edge to be 20% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Shore.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
South Shore
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,511
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
A table of studio rental data trends in South Shore
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$880
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

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$52,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near Waters Edge

Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy

7511 s south shore dr

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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Getting around Chicago near 7251 S South Shore Dr

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
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 7251 S South Shore Dr, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

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

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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