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Hyde Park apartments for students

Hyde Park is the historic neighborhood surrounding the University of Chicago — bookstores, coffee shops, lakefront parks, and architectural landmarks. The most popular choice for UChicago graduate students.

Safety: very good$1,200 – $3,500/mo

Highlights

  • 10-minute walk to UChicago Main Quad
  • Lakefront access at Promontory Point
  • Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Hyatt House
  • 57th Street + 53rd Street commercial corridors
  • Diverse, welcoming student community

Getting to campus

  • 5–15 min walk to UChicago
  • 55th-56th-57th St. Metra (10 min to Loop)
  • 171/172 UChicago shuttle bus

Featured buildings in Hyde Park

Real partner buildings — submit the form for current unit availability, prices, and a guided tour.

City Hyde Park
MAC Properties

City Hyde Park

5215 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

From
$1,850/mo

Modern luxury high-rise in the heart of Hyde Park with Whole Foods, Ace Hardware, and Akira retail downstairs. The most popular new building for UChicago professional + grad students.

Studio1-bed2-bed3-bed

🚶 10-min walk to UChicago Main Quad

Harper Court
MAC Properties

Harper Court

5235 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

From
$1,750/mo

Mixed-use building right in the Harper Court development — LA Fitness, restaurants, and Hyatt House next door. A few blocks from UChicago campus.

Studio1-bed2-bed

🚶 8-min walk to UChicago

5500 S. Cornell Avenue
MAC Properties

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

5500 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

From
$1,450/mo

Classic vintage Hyde Park building on Cornell Ave. Bay windows, hardwood floors, and walkable to 55th St. and the Metra.

Studio1-bed2-bed

🚶 12-min walk to UChicago

5300-5308 S. Hyde Park Boulevard
MAC Properties

5300-5308 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

5300 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

From
$1,400/mo

Hyde Park Blvd address with lake-facing units in some apartments. Heat included in rent — a meaningful saver in Chicago winters.

Studio1-bed2-bed3-bed

🚶 15-min walk to UChicago

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard
MAC Properties

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

1101 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

From
$1,500/mo

Larger vintage units along Hyde Park Boulevard. Good fit for couples or roommate pairs wanting more space than a studio.

1-bed2-bed3-bed

🚶 12-min walk to UChicago

5232 S Hyde Park Blvd
MAC Properties

5232 S Hyde Park Blvd

5232 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

From
$1,300/mo

Smaller vintage Hyde Park building popular with single grad students. Affordable for the area, with heat included.

Studio1-bed

🚶 10-min walk to UChicago

Frequently asked questions

What's the average rent in Hyde Park?

Rents in Hyde Park typically range from $1200 to $3500 per month, depending on bedroom count and unit type.

Is Hyde Park safe for international students?

Hyde Park has a very good safety rating. Most international students live in well-managed buildings with 24/7 security and short walks to campus.

Do landlords in Hyde Park accept students with no US credit history?

Yes — most major landlords in Hyde Park accept international students. We work with you on guarantor services like TheGuarantors or Insurent if needed.

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