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7947 S Essex


7947 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL

2 - 3 Bed
•
1 Bath

1,100 - 1,350 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,390
1200 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: BK Chicago LLC
7949-2
$1,390
Available Now
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,445
1100 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: BK Chicago LLC
7927-3
$1,445
Available Now
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,475
1240 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: BK Chicago LLC
7939-3
$1,475
Available Now
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3 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,800
1350 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: BK Chicago LLC
7937-3
$1,800
Available Now
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3 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,510
1100 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: BK Chicago LLC
7927-2
$1,510
Available Feb 28th, 2026
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Total Unit Count: 6
Last Updated: Updated 7 minutes ago
Contact Number: (773) 840-1275
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 7947 S Essex by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$50,000
per year
Rent report

7947 S Essex Rent vs. Chicago Average

 7947 S Essex      Chicago Average
2BR
$1,390
$2,580
$0
$850
$1,700
$2,550
$3,400

7947 S Essex is asking 46% less than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Chicago.

If you upsized to an average priced Chicago 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 17% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Chicago 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 21% less per month.

7947 S Essex provides 20% more square footage than the average Chicago 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
7947 S Essex
2BR $1,390 $1.20 $4,170
Chicago Average
Studio $1,661 $3.60 $4,982
1BR $2,138 $3.00 $6,414
2BR $2,580 $2.60 $7,741
3BR $3,110 $2.40 $9,329
4BR $2,542 $1.80 $7,625

Availability in Chicago

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 3,871 1BR units on the market in Chicago. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
21% 36% 30% 10% 3%
Available Units in Chicago
Studio 2,225
1BR 3,871
2BR 3,228
3BR 1,068
4BR 355
Location
Nearby Colleges

University of Chicago

Chicago State University

Kennedy-King College

Illinois Institute of Technology

City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
South Shore Hospital Xxx 0.29 mi.
Jackson Park Hospital 1.22 mi.
Advocate Trinity Hospital 1.66 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Woodlawn Fire Protection District 2.87 mi.
Chicago Fire Department 6.35 mi.
New Douglas Community Volunteer Fire Department 6.76 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in now.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 1,200 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
7947 S Essex has a 2 bedroom unit starting at $1,390.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 7947 S Essex Ave in Chicago, IL. It's 14.5 miles southeast from the center of Chicago.
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