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Highlights

  • Granite counter tops
  • New bathrooms
  • New kitchen
  • Black stainless appliances
  • No smoking
  • Laundry room in building

Location

7521 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Management

Sleeping Bear Management LLC

Leasing office

(708) 972-0162 ext. 2

Property Overview

7519-21 S. Essex Avenue features modern updates with new bathrooms, a kitchen, and black stainless appliances, complemented by a laundry room within the building. It received strong ratings from Zumper, including an overall score of 8.3 and high marks for price, amenities, and location, indicating excellent value and convenience. The property is also located close to a top-rated high school, enhancing its appeal.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 7521 S. Essex Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 7521 S. Essex Avenue 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

  • High school nearby

Floor plans

3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath$1,789 /mo1 unit availableLarge condo quality 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit with new rehab! New kitchen with granite counter tops, black stainless appliances, new bathrooms, newly finished floors, new plumbing,etc.! No security deposit! Laundry room in building. Landlord paid heat. No pets. No smoking.

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Amenities for 7521 S. Essex Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Stainles Steel FridgeWater

Appliances

Stainless Steel Microwave

Other

Heating: Gas
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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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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About 7521 S. Essex Avenue

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore 7521 S. Essex Avenue

Large condo quality 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit with new rehab! New kitchen with granite counter tops, black stainless appliances, new bathrooms, newly finished floors, new plumbing,etc.! No security deposit! Laundry room in building. Landlord paid heat. No pets. No smoking.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 7521 S. Essex Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 7521 S. Essex Avenue 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 7521 S. Essex Avenue
Price·9A 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.
7521 S. Essex Avenue stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A 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.
7521 S. Essex Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including heating: gas. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 7521 S. Essex Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
7521 S. Essex Avenue 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 7521 S. Essex Avenue 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 7521 S. Essex Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in South Shore

3-bedroom apartments at 7521 S. Essex Avenue cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Shore.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
South Shore
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
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
January 2026$1,496
A table of studio rental data trends in South Shore
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$850
March 2024$839
April 2024$843
May 2024$883
June 2024$900
July 2024$825
August 2024$789
September 2024$812
October 2024$862
November 2024$796
December 2024$869
January 2025$888
February 2025$894
March 2025$895
April 2025$898
May 2025$898
June 2025$852
July 2025$882
August 2025$859
September 2025$851
October 2025$872
November 2025$1,016
December 2025$888
January 2026$903

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$71,560/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,560 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,789.
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Schools near 7521 S. Essex Avenue

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-

Christopher Elementary School

5042 s artesian ave

chicago, IL, 60632

K-8Public
C
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Getting around Chicago near 7521 S Essex Ave

Walking

9/10
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

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 7521 S Essex Ave, Chicago

Groceries

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

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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