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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Stainless steel appliances included
  • Newly refurbished

Location

7200 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Management

O & S Management, LLC

Leasing office

(773) 933-0831

Property Overview

South Shore Drive offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, exceptional price score, and standout amenities and location ratings, indicating a high standard of living at a competitive cost. Newly refurbished with hardwood floors throughout and stainless steel appliances, it provides appealing finishes, and its detailed listing and above-average trustworthiness score help set clear expectations.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, South Shore Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, South Shore Drive 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
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath550 sqft$800 /mo1 unit available1 BR Apartment on the Lake. Hardwoiod floors, appliances included, camera security. Within walking distance of South Shore Country Club, the Metra Station and the Lakefront. CTA transit pickup point in front of building. Two miles from Obama Cultural Center.
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath950 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit availableLarge 1 BR, Hardwood floors throughout, Newly Refurbished, Stainless Steel appliances included, Steps from CTA bus stop, two blocks from Metra train station. South Shore Country Club two blocks away. Steps from the lake and two miles from the Obama Cultural Center

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Amenities for South Shore Drive

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHardwood Floor
HeatingHot Water
Updated Kitchen and Bath

Appliances

Stainless Steel Appliances Included

Grounds

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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About South Shore Drive

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore South Shore Drive

Large 1 BR, Hardwood floors throughout, Newly Refurbished, Stainless Steel appliances included, Steps from CTA bus stop, two blocks from Metra train station. South Shore Country Club two blocks away. Steps from the lake and two miles from the Obama Cultural Center


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, South Shore Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, South Shore Drive 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 South Shore Drive
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.
South Shore Drive 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·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.
South Shore Drive 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, South Shore Drive 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.
South Shore Drive 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 South Shore Drive 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.
South Shore Drive 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 South Shore Drive compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 500 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in South Shore

Studio apartments at South Shore Drive cost about 16% less than the average rent price for studios in South Shore.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% lower than 1-bedrooms in South Shore.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
South Shore
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,758
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
February 2026$1,516
March 2026$1,657
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,681
A table of studio rental data trends in South Shore
MonthMedian Rent
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
February 2026$953
March 2026$941
April 2026$930
May 2026$933

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$32,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $800.
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Schools near South Shore Drive

Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy

7511 s south shore dr

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-

Sadlowski Elementary School

3930 e 105th st

chicago, IL, 60617

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Chicago near 7200 S South Shore Dr

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

8/10
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 7200 S South Shore Dr, Chicago

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no 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 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Local Market Foods
2101 E 71st St
Amir Food Mart
1877 E 71st St

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