7608 S Saginaw Ave is conveniently located in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, just minutes from the lakefront, South Shore Cultural Center, and the scenic South Shore Nature Sanctuary—perfect for outdoor lovers. The property is about 5 minutes from Rainbow Beach Park and roughly 10 minutes to Jackson Park. Nearby conveniences include South Shore Hospital (4 minutes), local restaurants and cafés along 75th Street, and grocery options like Aldi and Jewel-Osco within 10 minutes. Schools such as South Shore International College Prep and Powell Elementary are close by, and public transit options like the Metra and CTA buses make downtown access easy in about 20–25 minutes. This location offers a great balance of lakefront living, city convenience, and neighborhood charm.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING

Application Fee: $65.00 Non-refundable fee per adult

Base Criteria: No evictions, Monthly household: Net income 2.5x the rent amount, No utility or financial accounts in collections, Minimum credit score of 540 or higher

Security Deposit: Equal to 1.5x rent OR a monthly fee via our Security Deposit Waiver Program. Waiver fees typically average $50–$60/month, but may range from $30 up to $100+, depending on rent amount and credit score.

Risk Mitigation Fee: For applicants with credit scores between 500–649, an additional non-refundable fee applies, typically $10–$45/month based on credit tier.

Pets: Cats - limit 2 total - ($25 screening fee; Monthly pet fee determined after screening).

Unit Type: 1 bed/ 1 bath

Date Available: 5 days after the move-in charges payment is received

Floor Level: 2nd floor

Flooring: Hardwood

Appliances incl: Refrigerator, stove/oven, and dishwasher

Heating: Radiator Heating

Cooling: None

Tenant Paid Utilities: Electricity, Gas

RUBS (Shared Water,Trash, Heat): $97.00

Administrative move-in fee: $100

Laundry: Shared laundry (Payrange app operated)

Parking: On-street parking

Rent includes: Resident portal, Pest control, lawn care, snow removal, & common area cleaning

Approved applicant will be auto-enrolled in our Resident Benefits Package for $35.95/mo

CHA Status: Accepted