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7937 South Essex Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617, United States|South Chicago
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Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 1,240 sqft | $1,475 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to this bright and spacious 2-bedroom apartment located on a quiet, tree-lined block at 7939 S Essex Ave in Chicago. This well-maintained unit features generously sized bedrooms and a comfortable layout that offers plenty of room to relax, work from home, or entertain. |
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Amenities for 7937 S Essex
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
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One-time. Refundable.
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| Units | 6 |
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About 7937 S Essex
Welcome to this bright and spacious 2-bedroom apartment located on a quiet, tree-lined block at 7939 S Essex Ave in Chicago. This well-maintained unit features generously sized bedrooms and a comfortable layout that offers plenty of room to relax, work from home, or entertain.
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Rent trends in South Chicago
2-bedroom apartments at 7937 S Essex cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in South Chicago.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
South Chicago
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,595 |
| January 2024 | $1,595 |
| February 2024 | $1,627 |
| March 2024 | $1,926 |
| April 2024 | $1,745 |
| May 2024 | $1,751 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $675 |
| January 2024 | $686 |
| February 2024 | $685 |
| March 2024 | $689 |
| April 2024 | $682 |
| May 2024 | $677 |
| June 2024 | $682 |
| July 2024 | $692 |
| August 2024 | $690 |
| September 2024 | $681 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$59,000/yr
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Schools near 7937 S Essex
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
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
1119 e 46th st
chicago, IL, 60653
PK, K-8Public
C-
Talman Elementary School
5450 s talman ave
chicago, IL, 60632
PK, K-8Public
B-
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Neighborhood
South Chicago | Chicago, IL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Chicago near 7937 South Essex Avenue
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 7937 South Essex Avenue, Chicago
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Jeffrey Pub
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The Family Den Lounge
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