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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Parking lot
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Granite countertops
  • Convenient location
  • Laundry room

Location

7044 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Management

Ogden Management Group

Leasing office

(773) 690-5329

Property Overview

Cornell achieves an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.3, highlighting its competitive pricing and high-quality amenities, including hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and a laundry room. Its location rating of 9 out of 10 emphasizes the convenience of nearby public transit and numerous parks, while possessing a trustworthiness rating of 7 reflects a commitment to transparency. The property also excels in environmental sustainability with on-site recycling options and walkability, making it a desirable choice for prospective renters.

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, Cornell is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cornell 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

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Eco living

Floor plans

1 bed/1Bath1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,325 /mo1 unit availableBright 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit in a well-maintained South Shore building. Features hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an electric stove. Building includes a laundry room, parking lot, and security cameras throughout for added peace of mind. Convenient location near public transit, shops, and dining. Rent $1325 Move in Fee $500 600+ credit score Pass background check No criminal background No evictions Monthly income = 3X rent Vouchers welcome !!

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Amenities for Cornell

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot WaterTrash

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Onsite Laundry
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Applicants

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About Cornell

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore Cornell

Bright 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit in a well-maintained South Shore building. Features hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an electric stove. Building includes a laundry room, parking lot, and security cameras throughout for added peace of mind. Convenient location near public transit, shops, and dining. Rent $1325 Move in Fee $500 600+ credit score Pass background check No criminal background No evictions Monthly income = 3X rent Vouchers welcome !!


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

Cornell is great for:

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 22 parks within a mile

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 Cornell compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 250 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in South Shore

1-bedroom apartments at Cornell cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 1-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

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$53,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,325.
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Schools near Cornell

Parkside Community Academy

6938 s east end 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 7044 S Cornell Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

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

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 7044 S Cornell Ave, Chicago

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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