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Highlights

  • Easily accessible
  • Great amenities

Location

7939 S Dobson Ave, Chicago, IL 60619, USA|Chatham
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Management

CYM Living LLC

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Leasing office

(312) 940-4479

Open 

Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm CT

Property Overview

7939 S Dobson Ave offers easily accessible features and great amenities, enhancing its appeal to a variety of potential residents. With a strong Zumper Expert Rating, the property presents several advantages, making it a compelling choice. Overall, it stands out for its combination of accessibility, amenities, and favorable evaluations.

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

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, 7939 S Dobson Ave is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,040 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 7939 S Dobson Ave

Apartment Amenities

Dining RoomGranite Counters
Hardwood FloorHeat Included
High End Finishes

Grounds

Phone Entry Intercom
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

Contact for more information on pet policy.

Required one-time fees

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

Property details

Units13
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About 7939 S Dobson Ave

HomeApartments in ChicagoChatham 7939 S Dobson Ave

7939 S Dobson Ave is in Chatham area near E 79th St and S Cottage Grove Ave! This 13-unit building features great amenities. Public transit is easily accessible via CTA Red line, ME Metra Electric at 79th., and the 79 79th and 4 Cottage Grove bus lines. Walking distance to Food Town, Grand Crossing Park, Family Dollar, and West Indies Bakery! Call today for 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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, 7939 S Dobson Ave is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated 7939 S Dobson 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.
7939 S Dobson 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·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.
7939 S Dobson Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including phone entry intercom. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 7939 S Dobson Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
7939 S Dobson 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.
7939 S Dobson 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 7939 S Dobson 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.
7939 S Dobson 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.

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 7939 S Dobson Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

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Rent trends in Chatham

2-bedroom apartments at 7939 S Dobson Ave cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chatham.

Median rents as of Sep 27 2025.
Chatham
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,503
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$1,470
A table of studio rental data trends in Chatham
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$719
November 2023$725
December 2023$742
January 2024$740
February 2024$752
March 2024$746
April 2024$730
May 2024$729
June 2024$744
July 2024$748
August 2024$746
September 2024$798
October 2024$786
November 2024$742
December 2024$763
January 2025$743
February 2025$771
March 2025$877
April 2025$750
August 2025$812
September 2025$782

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$41,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,600 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,040.
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Schools near 7939 S Dobson Ave

Avalon Park Elementary School

8045 s kenwood ave

chicago, IL, 60619

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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Getting around Chicago near 7939 S Dobson Ave

Walking

7/10
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
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 7939 S Dobson 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

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

9/10
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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