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7944 S Lafayette Ave
7944 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, USA

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$1,450
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft1,350
modified
3 Days Ago

Property Overview

High value per square foot and a large set of 44 photos make it easier to understand overall quality and condition from a distance. Outdoor spaces support pet friendliness and provide additional usable space. A nearby top-rated high school within about half a mile adds to the appeal of the surrounding area.

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
  • High school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • ceiling fans
  • large walk-in closets
  • open floor plan

Units

7944 S Lafayette Ave Chicago, IL

New Listing

2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,450

Listed on 05/14/2026
Listed by Leasing Department Office
Days on market: 3
Come see this large beautiful 2 bedroom apt with extra living space for a daybed with large walk-in closets. This apartment has lovely refinished hardwood floors, spacious rooms, open floor plan, plenty of kitchen cabinet space, ceiling fans, radiator heat, ceramic tiling, private porch, window treatments, newer windows, private fenced yard and garage space available. Refrigerator and Stove are included. Move in fee required. Cats allowed.

New Listing

7944-2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,450

Listed on 05/13/2026
Listed by 7944 Lafayette - 7944-2
Days on market: 4
Come see this large beautiful 2 bedroom apt with extra living space for a daybed with large walk-in closets. This apartment has lovely refinished hardwood floors, spacious rooms, open floor plan, plenty of kitchen cabinet space, ceiling fans, radiator heat, ceramic tiling, private porch, window treatments, newer windows, private fenced yard and garage space available. Refrigerator and Stove are included. Move in fee required. Cats allowed. 2 Flat Building

Occupied Units

Occupied

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,275

Listed by Account Contact
Days on market: 386
Come see this Large 2 bdrm 1st floor apartment in a great location in Chatham with an extra living space for a daybed with large walk-in closets. Located at 7944 S. Lafayette Ave., Chicago, IL 60620. Refrigerator and Stove included. This apartment has lovely refinished hardwood floors, spacious rooms, plenty of kitchen cabinet space, ceiling fans, radiator heat, ceramic tiling, private porch, window treatments, newer windows, private fenced yard. Minutes from the Red Line, Bus Line, Midway Airport, Banks, Schools, Water Park and Recreation Center with skating, bowling and party area. Showings are Mon-Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., please call 312-724-7518 for an appointment. Visit our website at www bgmeenterprises com https bgmeenterprises managebuilding com Resident apps rentalapp

Amenities for 7944 S Lafayette Ave

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

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • Outdoor Space
  • Garage Parking
  • Roof Deck
  • Controlled Access
Unit Amenities
  • Cable
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Balcony
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Walk-In Closets

Policies at 7944 S Lafayette Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 7944 S Lafayette Ave

HomeApartments in ChicagoChatham 7944 S Lafayette Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60620, USA

Check out this charming property located at 7944 S Lafayette Ave in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood! This intimate 3-unit building offers spacious 2-bedroom floorplans, approximately 1350 square feet in size. Residents enjoy top-notch amenities, including a private porch, large walk-in closets, open floor plan, and ceramic tiling. The building is pet-friendly and features a range of amenities, including a balcony patio, garage, HVAC system, lounges roofdeck, outdoor space, and hardwood floors. Plus, the location is near top-rated schools, including a high school with an A- or higher rating. With only long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living situation.

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Address details

Units3
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code60620

7944 S Lafayette Ave #2 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this 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 7944 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 450 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Chicago

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 7944 S Lafayette Ave #2 to be 12% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Chatham.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Chatham
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,760
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$1,520
December 2025$1,495
January 2026$1,496
February 2026$1,516
March 2026$1,657
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,672
A table of studio rental data trends in Chatham
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$728
June 2024$744
July 2024$748
August 2024$746
September 2024$798
October 2024$786
November 2024$742
December 2024$763
January 2025$743
February 2025$771
March 2025$877
April 2025$750
August 2025$812
September 2025$779
October 2025$755
November 2025$825
December 2025$826
January 2026$910
February 2026$815
March 2026$793
April 2026$810
May 2026$805

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$58,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,450.
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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 7944 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL.
1 year ago$1,2752 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,1002 bed1 bath
4 years ago$1,1002 bed1 bath
8 years ago$1,1002 bed1.5 bath

Schools near 7944 S Lafayette Ave #2

Westcott Elementary School

409 w 80th st

chicago, IL, 60620

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

Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center

1701 west 63rd st

chicago, IL, 60636

PKPublic

Ashburn Community Elementary School

8300 s saint louis ave

chicago, IL, 60652

PK, K-8Public
C+
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Getting around Chicago near 7944 S Lafayette Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 7944 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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