Free Heat. Reduced Move In Fees. Beautifully Rehabbed. Available now, so be the first to live in this amazing vintage unit in the heart of South Shore/Historic Jackson Heights. This quaint 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment features a galley kitchen that feeds into a functional living room with big and bright windows. Hardwood floors are found throughout. Unit is equipped with radiator heat. Sorry, no pets. Reduced move in fees applicable for applications submitted within 24 hours of showing. Similar unit photos used. Situated in the historic Jackson Park Highlands district, this vintage gem of a building is in the heart of South Shore Chicago. At Lake Michigan's beautiful South Shore Park, the recreation options are endless with it's cultural center, beach, and nature sanctuary are just to the east, while Jackson Park's golf course, community farm, and limestone beaches are only 2 blocks to the north. With Jackson Plaza just a block away, you will find Local Market Foods, Walgreens, and much more. Transportation is a breeze with the Jackson Park Express, South Shore Express, and 67th street busses all within a blocks walk. While the Metra Electric Bryn Mawr station is just at the corner. Hardwood floors, Vintage building, No pets, Tenant pays gas and electric, Heat included, One year lease, No dogs, No cats, Trash removal included, Park nearby, 90+ Walkscore, No smoking building, Snow removal included & Lawn care included.
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$875
Bedrooms:
1 bed
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
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Pets:
No
Laundry:
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Parking:
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Available:
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ID:
84666869
Amenities
•Trash, Heat & Lawn Care Included
•Golf Course
•Hardwood Floors
•Smoke-Free
Additional Details
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 6949 S Paxton Ave #1C in Chicago, IL 60649 rents for $875 a month. 6949 S Paxton Ave #1C was advertised by High Fidelity Realty on October 29, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $875 a month, this apartment is well below the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Chicago (about $2,160).
Typical $2,160This home $875
$2,960
From 2,089 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Chicago on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$2,160Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Chicago
This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from November to December 2025, starting at $925 and ending at $900. Today's rent is $25 lower.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 29, 2026
Listed for rent
$875−2.8%
−2.8%
December 9, 2025
Listing removed
$900
November 26, 2025
Price change
$900−2.7%
−2.7%
November 19, 2025
Listed for rent
$925+32.1%
+32.1%
August 31, 2024
Listing removed
$700
April 2, 2024
Listing removed
$875
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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