2540 E 78th St, Chicago, IL 60649
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,200 sqft

2540 E 78th St, Chicago, IL 60649

South Shore

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Apartment
1,200 sqft

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
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About this House

What's unique:Modern finishesPlenty of natural lightOpen concept layoutCozy atmosphereSpacious unit
Welcome to our beautiful condominium with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. This spacious unit is perfect for those looking for a comfortable and convenient living space. With modern finishes and plenty of natural light, this condo offers a cozy atmosphere that you will love coming home to. The open concept layout is great for entertaining guests or simply relaxing after a long day.

At our condominium, we prioritize the health and well-being of our residents by strictly enforcing a no smoking policy. This ensures that the air quality within the building remains clean and fresh, creating a healthy environment for all.

Located in a prime location with easy access to amenities and transportation, our condominium is the perfect place to call home. Whether you are a working professional, a student, or someone looking to downsize, this unit is ideal for anyone seeking a comfortable and modern living space. Don't miss out on this opportunity to live in a beautiful condo that offers both convenience and comfort. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see for yourself why our condominium is the perfect place for you.
2540 E 78th St, Chicago, IL 60649 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft apartment in South Shore. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2026 with an asking price of $1,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 13, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 2540 E 78th St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 12 month No Smoking No Pets

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Comparable Sales for 2540 E 78th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7816 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL
0.17
Apartment
$250,000
02/24/26
2
1
1,200 sqft
7543 S Yates Blvd #2, Chicago, IL
0.34
Apartment
$400,000
10/29/25
2
1
1,700 sqft
3008 E Cheltenham Pl, Chicago, IL
0.53
Apartment
$1,900,000
04/30/26
2
1
1,250 sqft
8145 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.64
Apartment
$140,000
04/15/26
5
2
2,137 sqft
8211 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.69
Apartment
$230,000
12/19/25
4
2
2,266 sqft
1754 E 73rd Pl, Chicago, IL
1.13
Apartment
$333,000
10/16/25
3
1
1,400 sqft
2111 E 67th St #302, Chicago, IL
1.47
Apartment
$100,000
04/08/26
2
1
900 sqft
1962 E 71st Pl, Chicago, IL
1.10
Apartment
$5,550,000
03/18/26
2
1
10,800 sqft
2101 E 67th St #310, Chicago, IL
1.47
Apartment
$113,500
04/22/26
2
1
760 sqft
2101 E 67th St #211, Chicago, IL
1.47
Apartment
$156,000
04/08/26
2
2
1,200 sqft
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What Locals Say about South Shore

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  • 97% say there are sidewalks
  • 61% say there's holiday spirit
  • 49% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 371 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 43 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say parking is easy

  • 27 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • LaTanya Orr
    "I was born/raised in Chicago- grew up in North Roseland. I currently live in South Shore. Love the proximity to the Lake. While there’s some economic investment happening in South Shore, still a lot could be done to improve the quality of the neighborhood. "
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  • Miranda Harris
    "Movies in the yard have nice places to go with my family having access to all exciting events in the community getting to meet new & kind & loving people"
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  • Tracy Monden
    "Idk I’m not a dog owner I don’t need a pet or want a pet but is a dog friendly neighborhood you see a lot of people walking tvey dogs "
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  • Andersonlatasha15
    "Very nice good community close to stores u walk to park kids school near laundry mat next to me hospital "
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  • Trulia User
    "People throw the food on the ground and I have to fight my dog to take chicken bones from her. It’s very stressful "
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  • Cashmere Pollard
    "I do not have a dog so I really would not know what dog owners would like or not like about living in the South Shore neighborhood. "
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  • America2000 Mcmasters
    "The building I live in is everything you want in a home. Neighbors friendly, doormen, well kept, no worries. But the neighborhood is not good"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very dangerous neighborhood to live in,if you have kids I wouldn’t recommend this neighborhood.someone busted out my car window and stole some things out of my car.Everyone around here looks like they’re on drugs,and there is never any parking"
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  • Marcia Riddle
    "I wanted to know, can I come and see the apartment Wednesday or Thursday can I come and see the apartment "
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  • Trulia User
    "Remember that the schools are better in areas where taxes are paid by home owners. If you must live in south shore try to stay near more homes than apartments"
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  • Trulia User
    "if you want your kids safe, keep them inside or be out with your kids. It's clear that parents don't pay attention to their children these days, so if your not one of those parents them keep an eye on yours at all times. This isn't a neighborhood I would let my child out to play.... period!!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve been living over here for 3 years and haven’t seen any special neighborhood events. It would be nice to have a block party or something"
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute to downtown is pretty easy when there’s no traffic, and it’s easy access to north Chicago"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good area to be in and it’s very safe and friendly I used to grow up in this area all my life . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Work from home although if you drive you’re right at Lake Shore Drive which is extremely convenient."
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything is walking distance and when you speak to people they speak back most of them. Far as helping each other not everyone help people but you have a few that would help "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of teenagers that hang in nearby park. The teenagers hang in the park everyday and this could be unsafe."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s near my place of worship. I can walk around the corner. This works for me since gas is so high. I accept the neighborhood. I"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the proximity to the lakefront and also the Loop. Our neighborhood is quiet. We’re within minutes of most services/stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "Public transportation available in this area public schools and very peaceful neighborhood easy walk to the beach wonderful place to live l really enjoy living in the south shore areas"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see dog owners walk their dogs all the time. Seems like everyone is conscientious about their pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 28 years and have not seen too many bad things. There are a few who don’t value property but they are outnumbered by those who do. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Body picks up after dogs, dogs run free, owners don’t care about animals dog poop everywhere, dogs not kept on lease"
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  • Trulia User
    "This is an great neighborhood to stay in with family and friends. They are friendly and respectful to one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "it's cool has some nice areas to live in a few good schools and 2 grocery stores that I got to on a regular. I would recommend this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It was a nice neighborhood where kids could be kids but it’s riff rad everywhere but this was controlled "
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  • Trulia User
    "This community need a lot of organizing, I’ve even living here for approximately three years and our streets are rarely cleaned. The Alderman presence is absent. The neighbors aren’t willing to help better the neighborhood!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Frequent dog walkers around the neighborhood and especially on the lakefront. Great place to walk your pets or let them play at the dog park"
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  • Jtfour911
    "High crime area. High unemployment area. Near buses and Metra trains. Near lakefront and Rainbow beach. Area use to be nice, clean blue collar in the seventies. Decline started in the eighties and nineties (relocation of people from demolished housing developments) to areas nearby. Improvement might come sometime in the future because of location to the lake."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have many neighbors in our neighborhood and the area have a great park and also a private beach which we enjoy during summer or whenever the weather is nice "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood isn’t very special in my opinion. I would like to not live in this area for much longer. "
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  • Michquel H.
    "Not enough safe parks and a lot of the older teenagers take over the nicer area parks just hanging out. But the best perk is being so so close to the lakefront."
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  • Ashley R.
    "There’s not many parks in the area for the kids and there are a few busy streets in the vicinity. Some people drive fast down the streets and there are a lot of stray cats and raccoons an possums around at night. "
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  • Karen E.
    "no one has a problem living in the South shore area it's well it will maintain and went over here nice it's one gigantic melting pots and dog super dog friendly"
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  • Brittany C.
    "Close to golf course, public transportation, and lake front. Lived here for 33 years without issues. Some areas are worst than others, but overall you can enjoy lakeside or lake vicinity living without the price. "
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  • Lisa_castro
    "The beach scenery is very beautiful. I love that I can look out the window and see nature. It’s just beautiful."
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  • Latoya E.
    "festivals and food give aways.along with other community events. great place to kive. area wepl policed"
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  • Tlamina1986
    "Plenty of parks and recreation areas to take your children to play. There are some good local schools in the area . Minutes from Hyde Park Area "
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  • Nick C.
    "We have the south shore cutler festival. There is also the monarch butterfly festival as well as a farmers market in the summer/fall"
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  • Mona E.
    "Love the neighborhood! Purchased a home at 72nd and Crandon. Easy to take the train and easy to get to LakeShore Drive. The area is changing and a Local Market opened up a few weeks ago. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 13, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,400
Sep 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,400
Mar 1, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,350
Jul 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,350
Jan 22, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,350
Price increased by 4%

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