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Hardwood FloorHeat Included
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No pets allowed.

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NeighborhoodSouth Shore
Zip code60649
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in South Shore

1-bedroom apartments at 6949 S Paxton Ave #1B cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in South Shore.

Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
South Shore
Chicago
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$2,020
November 2023$2,050
December 2023$2,116
January 2024$2,165
February 2024$2,174
March 2024$2,319
April 2024$2,180
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$1,976
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in South Shore
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$995
November 2023$977
December 2023$1,000
January 2024$1,039
February 2024$1,050
March 2024$1,018
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$1,108

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near 6949 S Paxton Ave #1B

O'Keeffe Elementary School

6940 s merrill ave

chicago, IL, 60649

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

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

1119 e 46th st

chicago, IL, 60653

PK, K-8Public
C-

Christopher Elementary School

5042 s artesian ave

chicago, IL, 60632

K-8Public
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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 #1B

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 #1B, 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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