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7554 S Essex Ave
7554 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,500–$1,600
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft1,200
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Professionally managed with central air and heat, laundry in the building, and a spacious living room, the home also offers nearby pet services and requires a pet deposit. With 18 photos for a quick look and value per square foot above many nearby properties, it combines practical features with useful visibility.

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

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • professionally managed
  • central air and heat
  • laundry in building
  • huge living room

Units

7554 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL

Available

54-3A

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,500

Listed on 02/07/2026
Listed by FORZA LEASING
Days on market: 120
Modern 2 Bedroom Condo Quality Apartment in South Shore - CHA/Section 8 friendly! * Spacious, updated 2-bedroom unit in the heart of South Shore * Minutes from: South Shore Community Center, South Shore Golf Course, Rainbow Beach * Modern kitchen with: Shaker cabinets, Granite countertops, * Stainless steel appliances (stove, refrigerator) * Huge living room * King-size bedrooms * Luxury vinyl flooring throughout * Controlled access courtyard building * Professionally managed to high standards Modern Courtyard condo building in South Shore. Walk to the library, Rainbow Beach, the Metra train, and the commercial conveniences of South Shore.

Available

54-1B

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,600

Listed on 04/06/2026
Listed by 7550-7558 South Essex Avenue - 54-1B
Days on market: 61
Modern 2 Bedroom Condo-Quality Apartment in South Shore - CHA/Section 8 friendly - TEXT 773 696 0102 * Spacious, updated 2-bedroom unit in the heart of South Shore * Minutes from: South Shore Community Center, South Shore Golf Course, Rainbow Beach * Modern kitchen with: Shaker cabinets, Granite countertops, * Stainless steel appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher) * Huge living room * King-size bedrooms * Luxury vinyl flooring throughout * Controlled access courtyard building * Professionally managed to high standards * central air and heat * laundry in building Move in fee : $595.00 Pet fee : $35.00/month Application fee : $60.00 per adult Modern Courtyard condo building in South Shore. Walk to the library, Rainbow Beach, the Metra train, and the commercial conveniences of South Shore.

Occupied Units

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,450

Listed by Ryan
Days on market: 619
CHA/Section 8 friendly. Large, modern 2 bedroom condo in South Shore! Minutes from the South Shore Community Center, Golf Course, and Rainbow Beach. Central air conditioning and heat. Shaker cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher). Huge living rooms and bedrooms, all hardwood floors, in a controlled access courtyard building. Professionally managed to high standards. Pets under 25 lbs with landlord approval and monthly pet fee.

Occupied

54-2A

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,550

Listed by 7550-7558 South Essex Avenue - 54-2A
Days on market: 106
Modern 2 Bedroom Condo in South Shore - CHA/Section 8 friendly! Exceptionally Large, modern 2 bedroom condo in South Shore! Minutes from the South Shore Community Center, Golf Course, and Rainbow Beach. Shaker cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher). Huge living room and King size bedrooms, all hardwood floors, in a controlled access courtyard building. Professionally managed to high standards. Other Features: - central air and heat - laundry in building Move in fee : $595.00 Pet fee : $35.00/month Application fee : $60.00 per adult Modern Courtyard condo building in South Shore. Walk to the library, Rainbow Beach, the Metra train, and the commercial conveniences of South Shore.

Amenities for 7554 S Essex Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Controlled Access
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Storage
Unit Amenities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Balcony
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher

Policies at 7554 S Essex Ave

Applicants

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 7554 S Essex Ave

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore 7554 S Essex Ave #54-1B, Chicago, IL 60649, USA

Welcome to 7554 S Essex Ave in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood! This professionally managed property offers four 2-bedroom units, each approximately 1200 square feet in size. Enjoy the comfort of central air and heat, as well as the convenience of laundry facilities within the building. The spacious living rooms are perfect for relaxing, and the stainless steel appliances, including a stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher, make cooking and cleaning a breeze. Additional amenities include a balcony/patio, outdoor space, and on-site waste recycling and composting. Plus, this pet-friendly property offers long-term rentals, providing a stable and comfortable living environment. With its great location and range of amenities, this property is a great choice for those looking for a comfortable and convenient place to call home.

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Address details

Units4
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code60649

7554 S Essex Ave #54-1B is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 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 7554 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 125 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
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 Chicago

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 7554 S Essex Ave #54-1B to be 18% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Shore.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
South Shore
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,761
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$1,684
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$936

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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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 7554 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL.
Last month$1,5502 bed1 bath
Last month$1,5502 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,4502 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,4502 bed1 bath

Schools near 7554 S Essex Ave #54-1B

Bradwell Community Arts & Science Elementary School

7736 s burnham 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

Sadlowski Elementary School

3930 e 105th st

chicago, IL, 60617

PK, K-8Public
C-

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

1119 e 46th st

chicago, IL, 60653

PK, 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 7554 S Essex Ave

Walking

8/10
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 7554 S Essex Ave, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
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 15-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

9/10
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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