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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern kitchen
  • Updated finishes
  • Well-maintained building
  • Green spaces
  • Clean and well-kept bathroom

Location

8927 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, USA|South Chicago
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Management

DPA Management

Leasing office

(773) 696-0102

Property Overview

The Peaks on Muskegon stands out for its strong overall rating, competitive pricing, excellent amenities, and convenient location, along with a trustworthy, detailed listing. It also features a modern kitchen, updated finishes, a well-maintained building, green spaces, and a clean bathroom, plus nearby top-rated schools and pet-friendly options with a pet hospital in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” 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, The Peaks on Muskegon is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Peaks on Muskegon 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
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,000 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home in South Chicago! This spacious and newly updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers a comfortable and affordable living space in a well-maintained building. Perfect for individuals or couples looking for convenience, charm, and value. Key Features: - Generously sized 1 bedroom with great natural light - Bright living area with updated finishes - Modern kitchen with refrigerator and stove included - Clean and well-kept bathroom - Forced air heating - Ready for move-in! Location Highlights: - Easy access to public transportation - Close to local shops, restaurants, and grocery stores - Nearby schools include Mireles Elementary Academy and Bowen High School - Minutes from parks and green spaces Don't miss this opportunity—reach out today to make this cozy unit your next home!

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Amenities for The Peaks on Muskegon

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood Floor

Appliances

OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units7

About The Peaks on Muskegon

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Chicago The Peaks on Muskegon

Welcome to your new home in South Chicago! This spacious and newly updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers a comfortable and affordable living space in a well-maintained building. Perfect for individuals or couples looking for convenience, charm, and value. Key Features: - Generously sized 1 bedroom with great natural light - Bright living area with updated finishes - Modern kitchen with refrigerator and stove included - Clean and well-kept bathroom - Forced air heating - Ready for move-in! Location Highlights: - Easy access to public transportation - Close to local shops, restaurants, and grocery stores - Nearby schools include Mireles Elementary Academy and Bowen High School - Minutes from parks and green spaces Don't miss this opportunity—reach out today to make this cozy unit your next home!


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, The Peaks on Muskegon is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Peaks on Muskegon 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 The Peaks on Muskegon
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.
The Peaks on Muskegon 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.
The Peaks on Muskegon goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Peaks on Muskegon 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.
The Peaks on Muskegon 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 The Peaks on Muskegon 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.

The Peaks on Muskegon is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 The Peaks on Muskegon compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 miles away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.4 miles away
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Rent trends in South Chicago

1-bedroom apartments at The Peaks on Muskegon cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in South Chicago.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
South Chicago
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,717
A table of studio rental data trends in South Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
February 2026$785
March 2026$785
April 2026$785
May 2026$785
June 2026$775
July 2026$765

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$40,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,000.
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Schools near The Peaks on Muskegon

Arnold Mireles Elementary Academy

9000 s exchange ave

chicago, IL, 60617

PK, K-8Public
C

Sadlowski Elementary School

3930 e 105th st

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-
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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 8927 S Muskegon 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

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 8927 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
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

4/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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