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6949 S Paxton Ave #2B, Chicago, IL 60649, USA|South Shore
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Amenities for 6949 S Paxton Ave #2B, South Shore
Apartment Amenities
| Granite Countertops | Hardwood Floor |
| Heat Included | Updated Kitchen |
Appliances
| Stainless Steel Appliances | Stainless Steel Fridge |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Address details
| Neighborhood | South Shore |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60649 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in South Shore
1-bedroom apartments at 6949 S Paxton Ave #2B cost about 33% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in South Shore.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
South Shore
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,100 |
| May 2024 | $2,248 |
| June 2024 | $2,337 |
| July 2024 | $2,354 |
| August 2024 | $2,210 |
| September 2024 | $2,235 |
| October 2024 | $2,200 |
| November 2024 | $2,118 |
| December 2024 | $1,961 |
| January 2025 | $1,932 |
| February 2025 | $1,991 |
| March 2025 | $2,036 |
| April 2025 | $2,050 |
| May 2025 | $2,040 |
| June 2025 | $2,012 |
| July 2025 | $2,172 |
| August 2025 | $2,064 |
| September 2025 | $1,986 |
| October 2025 | $1,940 |
| November 2025 | $1,952 |
| December 2025 | $1,950 |
| January 2026 | $1,997 |
| February 2026 | $2,041 |
| March 2026 | $2,232 |
| April 2026 | $2,212 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $975 |
| May 2024 | $996 |
| June 2024 | $1,042 |
| July 2024 | $1,100 |
| August 2024 | $973 |
| September 2024 | $1,006 |
| October 2024 | $1,145 |
| November 2024 | $1,104 |
| December 2024 | $1,127 |
| January 2025 | $1,099 |
| February 2025 | $1,106 |
| March 2025 | $1,119 |
| April 2025 | $1,125 |
| May 2025 | $1,160 |
| June 2025 | $1,193 |
| July 2025 | $1,199 |
| August 2025 | $1,197 |
| September 2025 | $1,170 |
| October 2025 | $1,121 |
| November 2025 | $1,174 |
| December 2025 | $1,094 |
| January 2026 | $1,200 |
| February 2026 | $1,207 |
| March 2026 | $1,200 |
| April 2026 | $1,196 |
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1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 6949 S Paxton Ave #2B
O'Keeffe Elementary School
6940 s merrill 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
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
1119 e 46th st
chicago, IL, 60653
PK, K-8Public
C-
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
8 w root st
chicago, IL, 60609
K-6Public
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Neighborhood
South Shore | Chicago, IL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Chicago near 6949 S Paxton Ave #2B
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
5/10
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
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 6949 S Paxton Ave #2B, Chicago
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
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
4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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