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8100 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, USA|South Chicago
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Floor plans
| 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1 bed | 1 bath | 525 sqft | $900 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2 bed | 1 bath | 650 sqft | $1,015 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3 bed | 1 bath | 975 sqft | $1,255 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for 8100-8114 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617
Apartment Amenities
| Dining Room | Hardwood Floor |
| Heat Included |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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Dog Policy
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 44 |
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About 8100-8114 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617
8100 S Essex Ave is located in the South Chicago neighborhood, and offers studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments that have recently been renovated. These apartments offer great amenities. Walking distance to Eckersall Park, Dollar General, McDonald's, The New Look Restaurant and Bar, and Save A Lot. Commute easily via ME Metra Electric at 83rd St., CTA bus lines 15, 30, and 79, and quick access to the Chicago Skyway. Call today to schedule your showing with CYM Living!
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 8100-8114 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in South Chicago
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 7% lower than 1-bedrooms in South Chicago.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 8100-8114 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617 to be 23% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Chicago.
3-bedroom apartments at 8100-8114 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617 cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 3-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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Rent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 8100-8114 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617
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-
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 8100 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
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 8100 S Essex Ave, Chicago
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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