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Highlights

  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Tile floors
  • Great looking bathroom
  • Updated unit
  • Parking garage available
  • Kitchen with granite countertops

Location

7823 S Essex Ave # 27, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Property Overview

Essex 78 offers a strong overall rental option with a 9.1 Zumper Expert Rating, combining excellent value, standout amenities, a strong location, and high quality. Notable features include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tile floors, an updated unit, a great-looking bathroom, and a parking garage, while its value per square foot also ranks well compared with nearby properties.

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

9.1
Excellent
Essex 78 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 Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Floor plans

Essex 78 - 7827-...2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,300 /moBeautifully renovated condo quality 2-bedroom apartment in South Shore. This updated 2-bedroom 1 bath unit features a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, central air, great looking bathroom, tons of natural light, and parking available on a quiet block.

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Amenities for Essex 78

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About Essex 78

HomeApartments in ChicagoSouth Shore Essex 78

Beautifully renovated condo quality 2-bedroom apartment in South Shore. This updated 2-bedroom 1 bath unit features a kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, central air, great looking bathroom, tons of natural light, and parking available on a quiet block.


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.
9.1
/10
Excellent
Essex 78 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 Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Essex 78
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.
Essex 78 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.
Essex 78 goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bilingual. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Essex 78 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.
Essex 78 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·9A 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.
Essex 78 has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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.
Essex 78 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 Essex 78 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in South Shore

2-bedroom apartments at Essex 78 cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in South Shore.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
South Shore
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,590
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
June 2026$1,691
July 2026$1,658
August 2026$1,650
September 2026$1,650
October 2026$1,700
A table of studio rental data trends in South Shore
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$875
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$936
June 2026$946
July 2026$927
August 2026$900
September 2026$900
October 2026$900

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 7823 S Essex Ave # 27?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$52,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near Essex 78

Bradwell Community Arts & Science Elementary School

7736 s burnham 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

Sadlowski Elementary School

3930 e 105th st

chicago, IL, 60617

PK, K-8Public
C-

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

1119 e 46th st

chicago, IL, 60653

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Chicago near 7823 S Essex Ave # 27

Walking

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

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 7823 S Essex Ave # 27, Chicago

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
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

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-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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