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Apartment for rent
  • $1,400/mo

    8420 S Escanaba Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60617

    2beds
    1,000sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Apartment
    Available Thu Jan 1 2026
    No pets
    Shared laundry
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Quiet blockStove and refrigerator
    This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is located on a quiet block, in a South Chicago duplex. With 1,000 square feet of vibrant and inviting overall living space, the kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a stove and refrigerator, driveway parking and a shared washer & dryer in the basement. Easy access to parks, Metra, CTA, and Lake Shore Drive. No security deposit, just a non-refundable $500 move-in fee and application fee of $40. Tenant pays gas and electricity; no central air, renter insurance required prior to move-in. No pets, No smoking in unit, no evictions in the last 5 years, no bankruptcies, and no civil judgements. Rent is $1,400 per month. Application information consists of: Minimum household income of 2.5x rent, a credit score of 600+, 2 years of rental history, requires employment verification of 90 days of paystubs and bank statements (or 2 years tax returns for self-employed). Section 8 tenants are welcome. The lease duration is six months until June 2025, then will be renewed on a one year cycle. Fees include a non-refundable $500 move-in fee and application fee of $45. Tenant pays gas and electricity; renter insurance required prior to move-in. No pets, No smoking in unit, no evictions in the last 5 years, no bankruptcies, and no civil judgements. Application decision is based on multiple criteria including credit, income, background, and rental history.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 30, 2025 at 06:33pm

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Driveway parking, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2131410030

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/21/2025Listed for rent$1,400$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    4/12/2018Sold$38,000-5%$38/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    4/28/2009Sold$40,000-83.3%$40/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    10/3/2006Sold$239,000+91.2%$239/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    11/9/2004Sold$125,000$125/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: South Chicago