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Highlights

  • Bike storage
  • Ample storage
  • Elevator building
  • Exercise room
  • Quartz countertops and contemporary backsplash
  • Gleaming white subway tile

Location

7000 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Management

7000 S South Shore (Chicago) LLC

Leasing office

(773) 592-8100

Property Overview

The Dunham offers strong overall value with a 7.8/10 expert rating, highlighted by competitive pricing, verified quality, and a high trustworthiness score that helps set clear expectations for renters. With excellent 9/10 ratings for both amenities and location, residents benefit from convenient access to local attractions along with practical perks like bike storage, ample storage, an exercise room, and elevator access, plus stylish finishes such as quartz countertops, contemporary backsplash, and gleaming white subway tile—making it a standout in value per square foot.

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

7.8
Very Good
The Dunham is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Walk-in closet

Floor plans

3BR/2.5BA3 bed2.5 bath1,725 sqft$2,595 /mo1 unit availableStunning large bedroom luxury apartment home featuring onsite laundry and fitness center, secured package service with doorman and onsite management. This community is with in steps from Jackson Park, South Shore Cultural Center &Golf Course, and Chicago's Lakefront Trail. Located at 7000 S. South Shore Dr. this community has easy access to the University of Chicago, Obama Presidential Center and minutes from Hyde Park. Easy beach access to 67th or 70th. Contact Chris for showings: 773-541-1451

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About The Dunham

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore The Dunham

Stunning large bedroom luxury apartment home featuring onsite laundry and fitness center, secured package service with doorman and onsite management. This community is with in steps from Jackson Park, South Shore Cultural Center &Golf Course, and Chicago's Lakefront Trail. Located at 7000 S. South Shore Dr. this community has easy access to the University of Chicago, Obama Presidential Center and minutes from Hyde Park. Easy beach access to 67th or 70th. Contact Chris for showings: 773-541-1451


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.
7.8
/10
Very Good
The Dunham is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated The Dunham
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, The Dunham has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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 Dunham goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Dunham 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 Dunham 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust The Dunham to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.
The Dunham 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 The Dunham compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 1000 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in South Shore

3-bedroom apartments at The Dunham cost about 50% more than the average rent price for 3-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

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$103,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,595.
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Schools near The Dunham

O'Keeffe Elementary School

6940 s merrill 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-

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

8 w root st

chicago, IL, 60609

K-6Public
A-
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Getting around Chicago near 7000 S South Shore Dr

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 7000 S South Shore Dr, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

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

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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