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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Quality appliances
  • Laundry on-site
  • Dining room

Location

8127 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619, USA|Chatham
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Management

CYM Living LLC

Leasing office

(844) 909-1064

Property Overview

8127 S Ellis combines strong value with a well-rounded set of features, including hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen, laundry on-site, quality appliances, and a dining room. Its high location and price scores, along with good trustworthiness and abundant nearby pet resources, are complemented by strong value-for-money and value-per-square-foot rankings and a helpful photo set.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 8127 S Ellis is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8127 S Ellis 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

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1 bed1 bath600+ sqft$975–$980 /mo2 units available
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,010 /mo1 unit available
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,020–$1,025 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for 8127 S Ellis

Apartment Amenities

Eat-in KitchenHardwood Floor
Heat Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Other

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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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units30
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About 8127 S Ellis

HomeApartments in ChicagoChatham 8127 S Ellis

Welcome to the newly rehabbed 8127 S Ellis Ave in the Chatham area, with great amenities! This 30 unit building offers 1-2 BR units featuring Pre-wired Phone/Cable, Quality Appliances, Hardwood Floors, Laundry On-Site. Select units include the dining Room or the Eat-In Kitchen. This location is easily accessible via (ME Metra Electric and CTA Red Line, as well as 4 Cottage Grove and 79th Bus Lines. Call to set a showing today! CYM Living Quality & Service Guaranteed!


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 8127 S Ellis is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8127 S Ellis 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 8127 S Ellis
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.
8127 S Ellis 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, 8127 S Ellis 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·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
8127 S Ellis 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 8127 S Ellis 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.
8127 S Ellis 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.

8127 S Ellis is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 8127 S Ellis compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 125 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Chatham

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% higher than 1-bedrooms in Chatham.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 8127 S Ellis to be 22% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Chatham.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Chatham
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,761
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$1,684
A table of studio rental data trends in Chatham
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$746
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$779
October 2025$755
November 2025$825
December 2025$826
January 2026$910
February 2026$815
March 2026$793
April 2026$810
May 2026$803

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,700/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,700 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $992.
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Schools near 8127 S Ellis

Ashe Elementary School

8505 s ingleside ave

chicago, IL, 60619

PK, K-8Public
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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

Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center

1701 west 63rd st

chicago, IL, 60636

PKPublic

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

1119 e 46th st

chicago, IL, 60653

PK, K-8Public
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Neighborhood

Chatham | Chicago, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Chicago near 8127 S Ellis Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
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 8127 S Ellis Ave, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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