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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

8100 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, USA|South Chicago
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Management

CYM Living LLC

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Leasing office

(312) 724-7007

Property Overview

The property at 8100-8114 S Essex Ave features recently renovated apartments and achieves an impressive overall Zumper expert rating of 9.5 out of 10, indicating a strong appeal for renters. With a competitive price rating of 10 and an amenities rating of 8, it offers excellent value alongside a high-quality living experience, complemented by a prime location rating of 10. Additionally, the property's transparency and abundance of 16 photos enhance trustworthiness and provide valuable insights for potential 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

9.5
Excellent
8100-8114 S Essex Ave 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 Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1 bed1 bath525 sqft$905 /mo2 units available
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2 bed1 bath735 sqft$1,070 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 8100-8114 S Essex Ave

Apartment Amenities

Dining RoomEat-in Kitchen
Hardwood FloorHeat Included

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

Dog policy

Allowed 

Cat policy

Allowed 

| Restrictions: None

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$0
Security Deposit. Refundable amount: 100%
Building details

Property details

Units48
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About 8100-8114 S Essex Ave

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Chicago 8100-8114 S Essex Ave

8100 S Essex Ave is located in the South Chicago neighborhood, and offers studio, one, two, and three bedroom apartments that have been recently renovated. Apartments may include free heat and hardwood floors. Walking distance to Eckersall Park, Dollar General, McDonald's, The New Look Restaurant and Bar, and Save A Lot. Commute easily via ME Metra Electric at 83rd St., CTA bus lines 15, 30, and 79, and quick access to the Chicago Skyway. Call today to schedule your showing with Pangea!


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.
9.5
/10
Excellent
8100-8114 S Essex Ave 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 Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 8100-8114 S Essex Ave
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.
8100-8114 S Essex Ave 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·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, 8100-8114 S Essex Ave 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.
8100-8114 S Essex Ave 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.
8100-8114 S Essex Ave 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 8100-8114 S Essex Ave.
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.
8100-8114 S Essex Ave 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.

8100-8114 S Essex Ave 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 8100-8114 S Essex Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in South Chicago

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 12% lower than 1-bedrooms in South Chicago.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 8100-8114 S Essex Ave to be 14% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Chicago.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
South Chicago
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,522
October 2023$1,502
November 2023$1,507
December 2023$1,565
January 2024$1,595
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$1,450
A table of studio rental data trends in South Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$675
December 2023$670
January 2024$686
February 2024$685
March 2024$689
April 2024$682
May 2024$677
June 2024$682
July 2024$692
August 2024$690
September 2024$681

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$36,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $905.
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Schools near 8100-8114 S Essex Ave

Coles Elementary Language Academy

8441 s yates blvd

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-

Talman Elementary School

5450 s talman ave

chicago, IL, 60632

PK, K-8Public
B-
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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 8100 S Essex 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

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 8100 S Essex Ave, Chicago

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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