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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Everyday conveniences
  • Lakefront views

Location

7836 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Management

WPD Management LLC

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Leasing office

(773) 572-2022

Property Overview

7836 S. South Shore Dr offers a strong overall value, with competitive pricing, highly rated amenities, and a convenient lakefront location that provides everyday conveniences and appealing views. Hardwood floors throughout and a nearby top-rated middle school add to its appeal, while a solid trustworthiness rating reflects transparent, detailed property information for prospective renters.

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

9.2
Excellent
7836 S. South Shore Dr is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath$1,250–$1,350 /mo4 units availableIt’s hard to live closer to the lake than this! This is an ideal spot that included, short walk to the beach. This really is the right mix of city living along with beautiful parks and lakefront views. This apartment isn't just in an amazing location. This location also includes stainless appliances, plenty of storage space, and modern touches throughout. When looking for local public transportation you will love that you have the South Shore Drive and Cheltenham Place Bus Stop outside your front door. You also have the Cheltenham & 79th Orange line trains top within a few blocks. It's time to experience the WPD difference. Go to wpdmanagement. com for all our available apartments. Put in a free application and we will contact you about a showing.

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Amenities for 7836 S. South Shore Dr

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Heat and Hot Water

Building

Onsite Laundry
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One-time. Refundable.

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HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore 7836 S. South Shore Dr

It’s hard to live closer to the lake than this! This is an ideal spot that included, short walk to the beach. This really is the right mix of city living along with beautiful parks and lakefront views. This apartment isn't just in an amazing location. This location also includes stainless appliances, plenty of storage space, and modern touches throughout. When looking for local public transportation you will love that you have the South Shore Drive and Cheltenham Place Bus Stop outside your front door. You also have the Cheltenham & 79th Orange line trains top within a few blocks. It's time to experience the WPD difference. Go to wpdmanagement. com for all our available apartments. Put in a free application and we will contact you about a showing.


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.
9.2
/10
Excellent
7836 S. South Shore Dr is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 7836 S. South Shore Dr
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.
7836 S. South Shore Dr 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·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, 7836 S. South Shore Dr 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·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
7836 S. South Shore Dr offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
7836 S. South Shore Dr has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at 7836 S. South Shore Dr.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
7836 S. South Shore Dr has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

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 7836 S. South Shore Dr compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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

1-bedroom apartments at 7836 S. South Shore Dr cost about 19% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments 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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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 7836 S. South Shore Dr

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

Sadlowski Elementary School

3930 e 105th st

chicago, IL, 60617

PK, K-8Public
C-

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

1119 e 46th st

chicago, IL, 60653

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Chicago near 7836 S South Shore Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

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

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 7836 S South Shore Dr, Chicago

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

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

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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