Apartment with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom

***Paragon Property Management is the exclusive leasing agent for this property. We never collect deposits or rent before an application is approved through our process.*** 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 non-refundable fee per adult applicant. Application Criteria: -TransUnion ResidentScore standard: 570 -Verified household net income of at least 2.5× the monthly rent, unless qualifying housing assistance applies No disqualifying eviction history -Collections and outstanding financial obligations must meet Paragon's screening standards -All application information and supporting documents must be successfully verified Meeting an individual standard does not guarantee approval. Applications are evaluated through Paragon's standardized multi-factor screening process, which includes credit history, verified income, debt obligations, collections, housing history, and document verification. -Security Deposit: Equal to 1.5× the monthly rent, or an applicant may qualify for a monthly fee through our Security Deposit Waiver Program. Waiver fees typically average $50–$60 per month but may range from $30 to more than $100, depending on the rent amount, credit profile, and screening results. -Risk Mitigation Fee: Approved applicants with qualifying credit scores below 649 may be subject to an additional non-refundable fee, typically $10–$45 per month based on the applicable credit tier. -Pets: Maximum of two cats only. A $25 pet-screening fee applies. The monthly pet fee is 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, tiles Appliances incl: Refrigerator, stove/oven, and dishwasher Heating: Radiator Heating Cooling: None Tenant Paid Utilities: Electricity, Gas Administrative move-in fee: $100 Laundry: Shared laundry (Payrange app operated) Parking: On-street parking Rent includes: Water, Trash, Heating, 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 NOTE: Photos shown are of a similar unit. The unit is currently occupied. Showings are available only for pre-approved applicants and must be coordinated with the current occupant, or may be scheduled once the unit becomes vacant on September 1