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Highlights
- Fenced in backyard
- Tenant pays heat, gas, electric
Location
8608 S Kingston Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60617, USA|South Chicago
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Property Overview
Offering strong value for money in its area, the home ranks in a high percentile for affordability relative to similar nearby options. Daily living is supported by a grocery store within a few miles, balancing convenience with a more residential feel. A fenced-in backyard provides outdoor space, while tenants are responsible for heat, gas, and electric, giving more direct control over utility usage.
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About 8608 S Kingston Ave #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 12% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in South Chicago.
***MAGNIFICENT NEW REHAB*** - 3 beds, 1 bath - Fenced in backyard - Income requirement of $3250/mo (after taxes, pay stubs to verify) or section 8 must be 3 bedroom voucher no exceptions - Tenant pays heat, gas, electric - NO EVICTIONS - $30 credit check per adult - Applications can be completed at eprentalhomes. com - Pets will be considered showings can be scheduled at www eprentalhomes com
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 8608 S Kingston Ave #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Address details
| Neighborhood | South Chicago |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60617 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in South Chicago
3-bedroom apartments at 8608 S Kingston Ave #1 cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
South Chicago
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,195 |
| June 2024 | $3,237 |
| July 2024 | $3,286 |
| August 2024 | $3,019 |
| September 2024 | $3,002 |
| October 2024 | $2,997 |
| November 2024 | $2,921 |
| December 2024 | $2,891 |
| January 2025 | $2,880 |
| February 2025 | $2,917 |
| March 2025 | $2,888 |
| April 2025 | $2,911 |
| May 2025 | $2,944 |
| June 2025 | $2,961 |
| July 2025 | $2,986 |
| August 2025 | $2,854 |
| September 2025 | $2,699 |
| October 2025 | $2,650 |
| November 2025 | $2,839 |
| December 2025 | $2,640 |
| January 2026 | $2,649 |
| February 2026 | $2,751 |
| March 2026 | $2,932 |
| April 2026 | $2,985 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,450 |
| June 2024 | $1,394 |
| July 2024 | $1,400 |
| August 2024 | $1,397 |
| September 2024 | $1,384 |
| October 2024 | $1,475 |
| November 2024 | $1,520 |
| December 2024 | $1,500 |
| January 2025 | $1,468 |
| February 2025 | $1,575 |
| March 2025 | $1,600 |
| April 2025 | $1,572 |
| May 2025 | $1,550 |
| June 2025 | $1,506 |
| July 2025 | $1,515 |
| August 2025 | $1,517 |
| September 2025 | $1,500 |
| October 2025 | $1,607 |
| November 2025 | $1,622 |
| December 2025 | $1,606 |
| January 2026 | $1,600 |
| February 2026 | $1,589 |
| March 2026 | $1,618 |
| April 2026 | $1,646 |
| May 2026 | $1,675 |
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Can I afford to live at 8608 S Kingston Ave #1?
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$59,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,495.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 3 years ago | $1,300 |
Schools near 8608 S Kingston Ave #1
Coles Elementary Language Academy
8441 s yates blvd
chicago, IL, 60617
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 Chicago | Chicago, IL
Getting around Chicago near 8608 S Kingston Ave #1
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 8608 S Kingston Ave #1, Chicago
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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