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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Great amenities
  • 1 and 2-bedroom apartments

Location

8241 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619, USA|Chatham
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Management

CYM Living LLC

Leasing office

(866) 808-4232

Property Overview

8241 S Ellis offers great amenities and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5 out of 10. Its strong price, amenities, and location ratings point to solid value and convenience, while 24 photos, a high value-per-square-foot percentile, and nearby pet grooming and pet supply options add to its appeal.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 8241 S Ellis is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8241 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

  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1 bed1 bath625 sqft$955 /mo1 unit available
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,170 /mo2 units available
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2 bed1 bath800 sqft$1,215 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 8241 S Ellis

Apartment Amenities

Dining RoomEat-in Kitchen
Hardwood FloorHeat 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

Units24
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About 8241 S Ellis

HomeApartments in ChicagoChatham 8241 S Ellis

This 24-unit building is located in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago near 83rd and Cottage Grove, and offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments featuring great amenities. Walking distance to Dat Donut, Avalon Park, and Dollar Tree. Commute easily via ME Metra Electric at 83rd Street, with a stop just down the block! Also located near CTA Red Line, CTA bus lines 4 & 79, and a Divvy bike station. Pets are welcome. Call today to schedule 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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 8241 S Ellis is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8241 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 8241 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.
8241 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·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.
8241 S Ellis goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 8241 S Ellis 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.
8241 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 8241 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.
8241 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.

8241 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 8241 S Ellis compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 175 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Chatham

1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Chatham.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 8241 S Ellis to be 8% 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

$38,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $955.
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Schools near 8241 S Ellis

Ashe Elementary School

8505 s ingleside 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

Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center

1701 west 63rd st

chicago, IL, 60636

PKPublic

Sadlowski Elementary School

3930 e 105th st

chicago, IL, 60617

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Chicago near 8241 S Ellis Ave

Walking

6/10
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

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 8241 S Ellis Ave, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

7/10
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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Mega Food Mart
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Mandela African Groceries
722 E 79th St

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