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8241 S Ellis

8241-8249 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

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  • Monthly Rent

    $955 - $1,315

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    625 - 800 sq ft

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This 24-unit building is located in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago near 83rd and Cottage Grove, and offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments featuring great amenities. Walking distance to Dat Donut, Avalon Park, and Dollar Tree. Commute easily via ME Metra Electric at 83rd Street, with a stop just down the block! Also located near CTA Red Line, CTA bus lines 4 & 79, and a Divvy bike station. Pets are welcome. Call today to schedule a showing!

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Highlights

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Patio

Pricing & Floor Plans

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1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment
$955 1 Bed 1 Bath 625 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 8247-3A
    price $955
    square feet 625
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2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment
$1,170 2 Beds 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 8245-3A
    price $1,170
    square feet 700
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2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining
Starting at $1,215 2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 8241-3
    price $1,215
    square feet 800
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  • Unit 8249-1
    price $1,265
    square feet 800
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    price $1,315
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1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment
$955 1 Bed 1 Bath 625 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 8247-3A
    price $955
    square feet 625
    availibility Now
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment
$1,170 2 Beds 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 8245-3A
    price $1,170
    square feet 700
    availibility Now
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining
Starting at $1,215 2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft
3 Available units
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  • Unit 8241-3
    price $1,215
    square feet 800
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  • Unit 8249-1
    price $1,265
    square feet 800
    availibility Now
  • Unit 8249-3
    price $1,315
    square feet 800
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* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Administration Fee
      Charged per unit.
      $15 / mo
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $25
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $0

Pet policies are negotiable.

  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed
  • Pet Fees
    • Non Refundable Pet Fee
      Charged per pet.
      $100
    • Pet Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $10 / mo
  • Surface Lot

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Details

Utilities Included

  • Heat

Property Information

  • Built in 1920
  • 24 units/4 stories

About 8241 S Ellis

This 24-unit building is located in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago near 83rd and Cottage Grove, and offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments featuring great amenities. Walking distance to Dat Donut, Avalon Park, and Dollar Tree. Commute easily via ME Metra Electric at 83rd Street, with a stop just down the block! Also located near CTA Red Line, CTA bus lines 4 & 79, and a Divvy bike station. Pets are welcome. Call today to schedule a showing!

8241 S Ellis is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60619 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 1st floor
  • 3rd floor
  • Close to Public Transportation
  • Heat Included
  • On-site Laundry
  • Secondary Entrance

Contact

Language: English
Open 9am - 5pm Today
  • Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm
  • Sunday, Closed

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Patio

Smoke Free

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Patio
Location
8241-8249 S Ellis Ave, Chicago,
IL 60619
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Neighborhood

Situated on Chicago’s South Side, Chatham offers residents an urban aesthetic with rows of classic, red-brick bungalows and apartment buildings in addition to a host of suburban amenities, such as national retailers, chain restaurants, and lush parks.

Chatham’s spirited community also supports a bevy of locally owned businesses, including neighborhood institutions like Dat Donut, Harold’s Chicken Shack, and Fisherman’s Island. Getting around from Chatham is easy with access to several Metrarail stations, the Red Line, and the Dan Ryan Expressway.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Chatham Chicago, IL
Studio $749 $1,714
1 Bedroom $972 $2,053
2 Bedrooms $1,160 $2,587
3 Bedrooms $1,333 $3,094
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 1st floor
  • 3rd floor
  • Close to Public Transportation
  • Heat Included
  • On-site Laundry
  • Secondary Entrance
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Patio
Expenses
Utilities Included
Heat Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Chicago State University
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
University of Chicago
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Ill. Inst. of Technology
Drive: 14 min 8.0 mi
Saint Xavier University
Drive: 17 min 8.3 mi
8241 S Ellis is within 8 minutes or 3.4 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near University of Chicago and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
213 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Ashe Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
386 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
103 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10
Hope College Prep High School
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
South Central Community Serv Inc
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Greater Pleasant Valley College Preparatory
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include 79Th Street Station, located 2.7 miles from 8241 S Ellis. 8241 S Ellis is near Chicago Midway International, located 11.3 miles or 21 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.3 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
79Th Street Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
95Th/Dan Ryan Terminal
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Cottage Grove Station
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
69Th Street Station
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
87Th Street Station
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
83Rd St. (Avalon Park)
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
79Th St. (Chatham)
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
91St St.
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
95Th St.
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
75Th St. (Grand Crossing)
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago Midway International
Drive: 21 min 11.3 mi
Chicago O'Hare International
Drive: 43 min 28.3 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8241 S Ellis.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
8530 S Cottage Grove Ave
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
827 E 79th St
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
7901-7911 S Cottage Grove Ave
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
8241 S Ellis has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Avalon Park
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Bronzeville Children's Museum
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Bessemer Park
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Hamilton Park
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Jackson Park
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
8241 S Ellis has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Avalon Park, Bronzeville Children's Museum, and Bessemer Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Jackson Park Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
South Shore Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
8241 S Ellis has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Jackson Park Hospital which is 1.7 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove
Drive: 52 min 36.0 mi
US Military Reservation Naperville
Drive: 58 min 38.2 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield
Drive: 68 min 43.2 mi
8241 S Ellis has 3 military bases within 43.2 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 36.0 miles away and a 52 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 8241 S Ellis have in-unit laundry?

While 8241 S Ellis does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at 8241 S Ellis?

8241 S Ellis includes heat in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at 8241 S Ellis?

Parking is available at 8241 S Ellis. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

8241 S Ellis has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $955/mo. to $1,315/mo.

Is 8241 S Ellis pet-friendly?

Yes, 8241 S Ellis welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at 8241 S Ellis?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $955 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $38,200 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does 8241 S Ellis have move-in specials?

8241 S Ellis is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does 8241 S Ellis offer Matterport 3D tours?

While 8241 S Ellis does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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