The Verdict · Chicago, IL
$915–$1,045
real monthly · incl. fees + insurance
4.3★
6 Google reviews
Higher property crime
worth watching
A well-rated community where the real cost runs ~$20 over sticker, and elevated property crime is the risk to plan for.
Looking for renters insurance?
About $20/mo here — the one thing worth sorting before you sign.
What Residents Say
The honest version — the good and the bad, straight from recent Google reviews of 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments.
“" Ruth is the Truth" I was having some issues with some things in my newly rented apartment, after expressing my concerns to Ruth she insured me that it'll be taken care of. She made sure to handle my concerns with a quickness, Thank you again Ruth!!!”
“Incredible service and I love my unit. The hefty rent increases (including during the pandemic) may make it hard to stay as long as I’d like.”
“I appreciate Maryah Lupa! She so professional and careful. She is in touch every time. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”
“dont choose this one not worth the price”
“Francisco fixed my electrical issues with no problems!”
What reviews flag most
Mined from 5 recent reviews · 6 total on Google. Longer bars mean the topic comes up more often — this is a read on what gets mentioned, not a summary of every review.
7917-7927 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Southwest Chicago
What 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments Really Costs
The sticker rent isn't the whole number. Here's what 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments actually costs each month once required fees, pet rent, and insurance are in — the number the listing sites leave off.
Renters insurance adds ~$20/mo to that total — compare quotes →
Fees Beyond Rent
The additional charges beyond base rent at 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments. Some are monthly, some one-time — all of them shape your real cost of living here.
Required Fees
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Safety & Property Crime
For a renter, property crime is what you actually feel day to day — a car broken into overnight, a package lifted off the step, a bike gone from storage, or how the walk from the lot feels after dark. Here's how Chicago looks on the theft-related crimes that touch renters most.
These are city-level figures from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — not block-by-block. Your specific street may run calmer or rougher than the citywide rate.
Chicago property crime
3,028
per 100K residents
U.S. avg 1,578 / 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
The practical takeaways here are the unglamorous ones: park in lit areas, use a parcel locker if the community offers one, and don't leave anything visible in the car. 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments's on-site security (Video patrol, Security cameras) helps on the margin.
Source · FBI UCR · Chicago · 2024-12 to 2025-11
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards to Plan For
Renters at this address have one borderline natural-hazard decision to make: whether to buy an earthquake endorsement on top of a standard policy. USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. Flood and severe weather aren't standout concerns. Below is what each agency actually shows.
Flood damage
FEMA's flood-zone classification for this address is low-risk, which means the federal government doesn't expect significant flooding here under typical conditions. A standard renters policy still excludes flood damage, but a separate flood policy is hard to justify economically when the underlying risk is low. The zone label is below for the record.
Source · FEMA NFHL
FEMA Zone X (minimal flood hazard) — Minimal flood risk
Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.
Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service
Earthquake shaking
Damaging earthquakes happen here, but not often — USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. A renters earthquake endorsement is inexpensive (typically under $100 a year) and worth weighing against the value of what's actually in your unit. The math leans toward 'add it' if you have high-value electronics, instruments, or art; 'skip it' for sparse furnishings.
Source · USGS NSHM
Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.06g
Endorsements priced for renters typically run under $100 a year and only cover personal property. Whether it pays back depends on the value of what's in your unit.
Ground motion at ~2% probability over 50 years — the building-code reference level
Severe weather you'd actually claim for
NOAA's records put Cook County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 97 severe-weather events a year on average over the past five years. Unlike flood and earthquake, this is the kind of damage a standard renters policy is built for — wind, hail, lightning, and storm-driven water from a damaged roof are all covered. The historical breakdown is below.
Severe-weather damage to personal belongings is covered without an endorsement on every standard renters policy. The frequency above is part of why carrying the coverage matters here, not a reason to add anything extra.
Source · NOAA Storm Events · 5-yr averages for Cook County
The earthquake endorsement is the only meaningful optional add-on at this kind of address. Whether it's worth the premium depends on what's actually in your unit.
Renters Insurance at 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments
We found a few insurance details on the 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments website. Your lease may have additional requirements — treat these as a starting point.
Lease Requirements
* An "interested party" is the property management company listed on your insurance policy. It doesn't give them any claim rights — it just means they get notified if your policy lapses, which is how the leasing office verifies you stay insured.
One thing to watch for: when you buy your policy, most carriers have a field to add the property as an interested party — skip it and your proof may get rejected. It takes 30 seconds. Start a quote to see which carriers handle this automatically.
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1919 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 3028/100K (92% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$20
Est. monthly
$246
Est. annual
$19
With discounts/mo
$15
State avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments based on the rent level and building.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$10,000
If you own more
$25,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Dog-friendly community — higher liability recommended for pet-related incidents
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $11/mo | $129/yr |
| USAA | $12/mo | $145/yr |
| State Farm | $16/mo | $193/yr |
| Progressive | $17/mo | $209/yr |
| Safeco | $17/mo | $209/yr |
| Travelers | $19/mo | $225/yr |
| Allstate | $20/mo | $241/yr |
| Nationwide | $20/mo | $241/yr |
| Farmers | $21/mo | $257/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $24/mo | $289/yr |
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Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments allows, along with the deposits and monthly pet rent to budget for.
About 7917-27 S Drexel Ave Apartments
From the property listing:
7917 S Drexel Ave is located in East Chatham area near E 79th and S Cottage Grove. This 43 unit building offers 1-2 Bedroom apartments with great amenities. This location is easily accessible via ( ME Metra Electric and CTA Red Line as well as 79 79th and 4 Cottage Grove Bus Lines. Call to set a showing today!
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