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Highlights

  • Conveniently located
  • Parking lot
  • Onsite laundry facility
  • Convenient location
  • Pet friendly
  • Generously sized bedrooms

Location

4651 S Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60632, USA|Brighton Park
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Cottage View Terrace LP

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(872) 263-2362

Property Overview

El Zocalo offers a strong balance of value, convenience, and amenities, with an 8.4 expert rating, top marks for price, and a high location score. It features a convenient location, parking, onsite laundry, pet-friendly living, and generously sized bedrooms, alongside strong value-for-money and value-per-square-foot comparisons.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, El Zocalo is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, El Zocalo has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • More space

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath812 sqft$1,533 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Chicago's historic Back of the Yards neighborhood. This well-maintained residence offers a functional layout with generously sized bedrooms, a bright living area, and the convenience of a half bath for added comfort. Enjoy a large eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, abundant natural light throughout, and plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, parks, local shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, this home provides easy access to downtown Chicago and major expressways. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy affordable, comfortable living in a neighborhood rich in history and experiencing continued investment and revitalization. Schedule your tour today!
3BR/1.5BA3 bed1.5 bath1,221 sqft$1,455 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Chicago's historic Back of the Yards neighborhood. This well-maintained residence offers a functional layout with generously sized bedrooms, a bright living area, and the convenience of a half bath for added comfort. Enjoy a large eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, abundant natural light throughout, and plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, parks, local shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, this home provides easy access to downtown Chicago and major expressways. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy affordable, comfortable living in a neighborhood rich in history and experiencing continued investment and revitalization. Schedule your tour today!

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About El Zocalo

HomeApartments in ChicagoBrighton Park El Zocalo

Welcome home to this spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Chicago's historic Back of the Yards neighborhood. This well-maintained residence offers a functional layout with generously sized bedrooms, a bright living area, and the convenience of a half bath for added comfort. Enjoy a large eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, abundant natural light throughout, and plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near schools, parks, local shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, this home provides easy access to downtown Chicago and major expressways. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy affordable, comfortable living in a neighborhood rich in history and experiencing continued investment and revitalization. Schedule your tour today!


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, El Zocalo is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, El Zocalo has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated El Zocalo
Price·10A 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.
El Zocalo offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, El Zocalo is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
El Zocalo 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 El Zocalo does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 El Zocalo compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 406 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away

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Rent trends in Brighton Park

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at El Zocalo to be 11% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Brighton Park.

3-bedroom apartments at El Zocalo cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Brighton Park.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Brighton Park
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,691
July 2026$1,658
August 2026$1,650
September 2026$1,650
A table of studio rental data trends in Brighton Park
MonthMedian Rent
May 2026$975
June 2026$975

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,320 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,533.
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Schools near El Zocalo

Columbia Explorers Academy

4520 s kedzie ave

chicago, IL, 60632

PK, K-8Public
B-

Christopher Elementary School

5042 s artesian ave

chicago, IL, 60632

K-8Public
C

Talman Elementary School

5450 s talman ave

chicago, IL, 60632

PK, K-8Public
B-

Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz

4120 w 57th st

chicago, IL, 60629

PK, K-6Public
B

Thomas Early Childhood Center

3625 s hoyne ave

chicago, IL, 60609

PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 4651 S Spaulding Ave

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
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 4651 S Spaulding Ave, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of 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 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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