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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Laundry hookups
- No smoking
Location
8637 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, USA|South Chicago
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Property Overview
Located in a pet-friendly area with nearby outdoor spaces and a pet hospital, this residence emphasizes convenience with laundry hookups and a no-smoking policy. Its appeal is further enhanced by a wealth of visual information, featuring 35 photos, and it ranks in the 79.31 percentile for value compared to other local properties.
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
Less expensive- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 8637 S Essex Ave, South Chicago
Tech
| High-Speed Internet |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 8637 S Essex Ave
3 Bdrm / Pet Friendly / Commuter And Transit Friendly. Pet friendly 3 bed 1 bath home with 2 parking spots. Tenants are responsible for gas, electric, snow removal and lawn care and must provide their own kitchen appliances. Enjoy quick access to nearby bus stops, the Chicago Skyway and local train stations for easy commuting. The non-refundable application fee is $60 per adult 18 and over. In lieu of a security deposit, there will be a non-refundable move-in fee of $475 per household. The non-refundable application fee is $60/adult (18+). One-time $200 lease admin fee is added to your total move in funds & will not go towards rent/deposits. Less than qualified apps may be approved w/extra requirements. Internet/cable install paid by the resident. Renters Insurance required to move in. No lease will end in the months of Oct, Nov or Dec, all leases will be extended until Feb. 28th, 2027. Amenities: Laundry hookups in unit. Cats ok. 2 parking spots. Trash removal included. Water included. Tenant pays gas and electric. No smoking. Dogs ok. Snow removal not included. Lawn care not included. Stove Hookup in unit. Pet Friendly, Water, Garbage, H O O K U P S, Lawn & Stove. Provided by rentalsource com
Lease Terms
Lease Term: 1 year.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 8637 S Essex Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Neighborhood | South Chicago |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60617 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in South Chicago
3-bedroom apartments at 8637 S Essex Ave cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
South Chicago
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,763 |
| March 2024 | $3,086 |
| April 2024 | $3,047 |
| May 2024 | $3,130 |
| 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 | $2,640 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,400 |
| March 2024 | $1,375 |
| April 2024 | $1,399 |
| May 2024 | $1,433 |
| 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 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 8637 S Essex Ave
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
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
1119 e 46th st
chicago, IL, 60653
PK, K-8Public
C-
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center
2554 w 113th st
chicago, IL, 60655
PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 8637 S Essex Ave
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.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 8637 S Essex Ave, Chicago
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
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
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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