Illinois Cook County Chicago South Shore

$1,300 / Month

7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106

Chicago, IL 60649

708-743-0043

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,200 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Wood Flooring
Formal Dining Room
Living Room
Resident Manager or Management On Site
Laundry Room
Entrance Foyer

7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106

About This Home

12 Month Lease , Available Now

***Public showing: Saturday,July 18th,from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The unit will be open to the public during this time.*** Welcome home to this oversized first-floor 2-bedroom,1-bath apartment in the heart of South Shore,one of Chicago's most convenient and established lakefront neighborhoods. Recently refreshed and prepared for its next resident,with contractor work completed on June 15,2026,this apartment is now available for immediate occupancy. Access was limited during the preparation process,but the unit is now easy to show through private appointments and upcoming public open houses. The spacious floor plan features generously sized bedrooms,a large living room,and a separate formal dining room,providing plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The apartment will be delivered with a brand-new stainless steel appliance package installed prior to move-in. Enjoy exceptional value with heat and water included in the rent,meaning residents are only responsible for electricity and cooking gas. For added comfort during Chicago's warmer months,a window air conditioning unit is included and will remain for the resident's use. Additional features include secure gated entry,professionally maintained common areas,an on-site laundry facility with affordable rates of just $2.00 to wash and $2.00 to dry,and private assigned parking available for only $60 per month. Located within a well-maintained 21-unit cooperative building where many residents have ownership interests,the property offers a strong sense of pride,stability,and community involvement that is uncommon in many rental buildings. Commuters will appreciate the short walk to the Metra Electric Line for convenient access to Downtown Chicago,Hyde Park,and surrounding employment centers,while also enjoying close proximity to the South Shore Cultural Center,Lake Michigan beaches,parks,restaurants,shopping,grocery stores,and neighborhood amenities. Nearby schools include O'Keeffe Elementary School and South Shore International College Prep. CHA and Section 8 voucher holders are enthusiastically welcomed. Minimum credit score requirement is 600,income should generally be at least 2.5 times the monthly rent,and lease protection insurance and renter's insurance are required. Apartments offering included utilities,gated entry,a separate dining room,affordable parking,excellent transportation access,and immediate availability are hard to find in South Shore,so schedule your showing today. ***Public showing: Saturday,July 18th,from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The unit will be open to the public during this time.*** MLS# MRD12609710 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

7019 S Merrill Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60649 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1925

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms 2 Potential Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Tile

Home Design

Brick Exterior Construction Property Attached Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Formal Dining Room Living Room Entrance Foyer Family Room 1,200 Sq Ft Home 3-Story Property Blinds

Kitchen

Range

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 6/21/26 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes heat, water, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal

Lot Details

Lot Dimensions are 25x125

Parking

Assigned Parking Parking Available Alley Access Off Alley Parking 2 Parking Spaces

Utilities

Radiator Lake Michigan Water Window Unit Cooling System

Community Details

Amenities

Coin Laundry

Overview

21 Units Low-Rise Community Property managed by Straight-A Property Management

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Security

Resident Manager or Management On Site

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Other

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Lease Options

12 Months

Contact

Listed by Michael Applegate | Straight-A Realty,LLC
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Contact
Source

Midwest Real Estate Data LLC

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Neighborhood

South Shore is the birthplace of numerous celebrities, including a First Lady and music mogul. The residents of South Shore benefit greatly from its access to waterfront beaches, proximity to the University of Chicago campus, and Jackson Park.

The Jackson Park Highlands District is a historic area within the community. The South Shore Cultural Center resides in South Shore, and is home to a youth art school, reception ballroom, and a golf course. The center boasts a beach as well as nature center. Commuting in South Shore is easy by way of rail stations or Interstate 90.

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Amenities

Refrigerator

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of Chicago	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Chicago State University	Drive:	14 min	6.4 mi
Ill. Inst. of Technology	Drive:	13 min	6.6 mi
Columbia College Chicago	Drive:	15 min	8.3 mi

7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106 is within 6 minutes or 2.8 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Chicago State University and Ill. Inst. of Technology.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include Cottage Grove Station, located 2.6 miles from 7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106. 7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106 is near Chicago Midway International, located 11.2 miles or 22 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 27.3 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Cottage Grove Station	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
King Drive Station	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
79Th Street Station	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
69Th Street Station	Drive:	8 min	4.1 mi
Garfield Station (Green Line)	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Bryn Mawr Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
South Shore Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Stony Island Station	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Windsor Park Station	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
63Rd Street Station	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	22 min	11.2 mi
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	43 min	27.3 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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74 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Paxton Place	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
7056 S Chappel Ave	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Jeffrey Plaza	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi

7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106 has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
South Shore Cultural Center	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Arthur Ashe Beach Park	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi
Jackson Park	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Rainbow Beach Park	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi

7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106 has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including South Shore Cultural Center, Arthur Ashe Beach Park, and Jackson Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Jackson Park Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
South Shore Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
The University of Chicago Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi

7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106 has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is Jackson Park Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	52 min	35.0 mi
US Military Reservation Naperville	Drive:	58 min	38.7 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield	Drive:	69 min	43.7 mi

7019 S Merrill Ave Unit 106 has 3 military bases within 43.7 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 35.0 miles away and a 52 minute drive.