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Highlights

  • Stainless steel appliances
  • On site maintenance
  • Central hvac
  • No smoking
  • Updated hardwood floors

Location

6840 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA|Grand Crossing
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PRG Management

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(773) 443-6953

Property Overview

6840-42 S Calumet earns a strong overall rating, reflecting excellent value, solid amenities, and a highly convenient location. It features stainless steel appliances, updated hardwood floors, central HVAC, on-site maintenance, and a no-smoking policy, while nearby top-rated schools add to 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, 6840-42 S Calumet is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6840-42 S Calumet 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
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,100 sqft$1,750 /mo1 unit availableThis is a very spacious updated unit w/ hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, central HVAC. Easy Show contact agent, maintenance on site!! No evictions, No smoking.

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About 6840-42 S Calumet

HomeApartments in ChicagoGrand Crossing 6840-42 S Calumet

This is a very spacious updated unit w/ hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, central HVAC. Easy Show contact agent, maintenance on site!! No evictions, 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, 6840-42 S Calumet is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6840-42 S Calumet 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 6840-42 S Calumet
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.
6840-42 S Calumet 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, 6840-42 S Calumet 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.
6840-42 S Calumet 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 6840-42 S Calumet does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
6840-42 S Calumet provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 6840-42 S Calumet compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.7 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles away
Distance from transit
More than 3.7 miles from public transportation

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Rent trends in Grand Crossing

3-bedroom apartments at 6840-42 S Calumet cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Grand Crossing.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Grand Crossing
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,590
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
October 2026$1,700
A table of studio rental data trends in Grand Crossing
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$912
December 2024$931
March 2025$943
April 2025$940
May 2025$987
June 2025$950
July 2025$968
August 2025$920
September 2025$871
October 2025$864
November 2025$928
December 2025$923
January 2026$919
February 2026$890
March 2026$894
April 2026$948
May 2026$1,018
June 2026$909
July 2026$873
August 2026$888
September 2026$1,100
October 2026$998

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$70,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,750.
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Schools near 6840-42 S Calumet

Brownell Elementary School

6741 s michigan ave

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-6Public
C-

Deneen Elementary School

7240 s wabash ave

chicago, IL, 60619

PK, K-8Public
C-

Woodlawn Elementary Community School

6657 s kimbark ave

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-6Public
C

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

1415 e 70th st

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-8Public
C

Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center

1701 west 63rd st

chicago, IL, 60636

PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 6840 S Calumet Ave

Walking

8/10
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

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

Points of interest for 6840 S Calumet Ave, Chicago

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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

6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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