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Pet Friendly
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7518 South Merrill Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60649, United States|South Shore
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Property Overview
This property features pet-friendly amenities, including outdoor spaces and nearby pet services, making it a welcoming choice for animal lovers. The proximity to a highly-rated high school and a multitude of transport options enhances its accessibility. Additionally, with a strong market value per square foot and an extensive photo gallery, it stands out in the area for potential renters and buyers alike.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Images Available- Outdoor space
- Pet friendly
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 7518 South Merrill Avenue, South Shore
Features
| Carpet | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Basement | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Courtyard | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 7518 South Merrill Avenue
Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home for rent in Chicago featuring inviting living areas ready for your personal touch. The kitchen is equipped with an oven range and large refrigerator with storage for daily meal prep, plus the spacious living area provides room for comfortable relaxation. Flooring varies, with a mix of hard surfaces or carpeting throughout the home and high-quality air filtration through Second Nature. This Chicago rental home is professionally managed by Second Avenue. Contact us and apply online today! LOCATION: Experience city living with nearby attractions like South Shore Cultural Center, Rainbow Beach, and Jackson Park, plus convenient access to major roads including Stony Island Avenue, 75th Street, and 71st Street. SCHOOL DISTRICT: Chicago Public Schools OUTDOOR SPACE: Private yard great for pets, with a covered patio Second Avenue is proud to offer the Hometown Hero Leasing Discount Program to honor and support local heroes, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, educators, and government employees. Eligible participants who are fully approved for a lease will enjoy a reduced security deposit on their Second Avenue home. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts unless otherwise specified. Available in Select Markets - Ask About Eligibility. By choosing a professionally managed rental home by Second Avenue, you'll enjoy personalized services such as our all-in-one resident portal, dedicated call center, and professional maintenance program. All Second Avenue homes are pet-friendly (pet fees and breed restrictions apply) and we offer convenient self-guided showings 7 days a week. We also proudly offer military discounts for active-duty personnel. Visit SecondAvenue. com to apply online, review qualification criteria, and search for additional homes; or contact our leasing team for more information. Additional fees may include, yet not limited to septic/sewer, or renters insurance. Approved applicants must pay a hold fee and begin the lease agreement within 7 to 12 days of approval. Don't delay, as our homes lease quickly! Please be aware of scams. Second Avenue does not advertise on, Facebook Marketplace, or any other classified advertising websites. We will never ask you to wire funds. Applications and lease signings are completed only through SecondAvenue com All photos shown are for illustrative purposes. Certain finishes, flooring, and room orientation may vary.
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 7518 South Merrill Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Address details
| Neighborhood | South Shore |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60649 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in South Shore
4-bedroom apartments at 7518 South Merrill Avenue cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of May 16 2026.
South Shore
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,866 |
| July 2024 | $3,600 |
| August 2024 | $3,500 |
| 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 | $3,958 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,582 |
| July 2024 | $1,619 |
| August 2024 | $1,579 |
| 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 | $1,775 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 5 months ago | $1,895 |
Schools near 7518 South Merrill Avenue
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
7355 s jeffery blvd
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-
Sadlowski Elementary School
3930 e 105th st
chicago, IL, 60617
PK, K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood
South Shore | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 7518 South Merrill Avenue
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 7518 South Merrill Avenue, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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