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8156 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60620, USA|Auburn Gresham
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Property Overview
8156 South Wood Street earns a solid overall rating with strong marks for amenities and location, along with competitive value and a trustworthy listing description. It also offers an eat-in kitchen and has nearby top-rated elementary and high schools, while grocery and public transit options are farther away.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Elementary school nearby
Floor plans
| 8156 - 8158 S Wood Street, 1808-10 W 82nd - 1808-. | 1 bed | 1 bath | $1,450 /mo | Quiet Corner Building in Auburn Gresham This well-maintained corner building offers peace and privacy in the heart of Auburn Gresham. Residents enjoy a gated front yard for added security and an intercom system for convenience. The property is clean, quiet, and thoughtfully cared for, with additional storage space available in the basement — perfect for tenants needing extra room. A great place to call home. |
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Amenities for 8156 South Wood Street
Apartment Amenities
| Heat | Hot Water |
| Trash Included | Utilities/Sewer |
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
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Per-applicant. Agent application fee.
$35
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Security Deposit
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Building details
Property details
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About 8156 South Wood Street
Quiet Corner Building in Auburn Gresham This well-maintained corner building offers peace and privacy in the heart of Auburn Gresham. Residents enjoy a gated front yard for added security and an intercom system for convenience. The property is clean, quiet, and thoughtfully cared for, with additional storage space available in the basement — perfect for tenants needing extra room. A great place to call home.
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.
7.6
/10
Very Good8156 South Wood Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 8156 South Wood Street has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·9A 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.
8156 South Wood Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including heat. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 8156 South Wood Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
8156 South Wood Street 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 8156 South Wood Street 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.
8156 South Wood Street 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.
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 8156 South Wood Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Auburn Gresham
1-bedroom apartments at 8156 South Wood Street cost about 38% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn Gresham.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Auburn Gresham
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| June 2026 | $1,693 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $768 |
| August 2024 | $769 |
| September 2024 | $762 |
| October 2024 | $770 |
| November 2024 | $858 |
| December 2024 | $863 |
| March 2025 | $851 |
| June 2025 | $797 |
| July 2025 | $900 |
| August 2025 | $871 |
| September 2025 | $860 |
| October 2025 | $872 |
| December 2025 | $811 |
| January 2026 | $900 |
| March 2026 | $852 |
| April 2026 | $876 |
| May 2026 | $881 |
| June 2026 | $903 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 8156 S Wood St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-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 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,450.
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Schools near 8156 South Wood Street
Joplin Elementary School
7931 s honore st
chicago, IL, 60620
PK, K-8Public
C
Ashburn Community Elementary School
8300 s saint louis ave
chicago, IL, 60652
PK, K-8Public
C+
Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center
1701 west 63rd st
chicago, IL, 60636
PKPublic
Talman Elementary School
5450 s talman ave
chicago, IL, 60632
PK, K-8Public
B-
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center
2554 w 113th st
chicago, IL, 60655
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Auburn Gresham | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 8156 S Wood St
Walking
6/10
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
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 8156 S Wood St, Chicago
Groceries
5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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