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- Additional Storage Available
- Air Conditioning
- Bike Storage
- Building Laundry Room
- Controlled Access
- Fitness Center
- Furnished Units Available
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Pet Friendly
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Surface Parking Lot
About this Location
Whole Foods Market
8 min walk
8 min walk
Burnham Park
9 min walk
9 min walk
ME (rail) - 5 min
15 (bus) - 2 min
15 (bus) - 2 min
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Furnished Units Available
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Hardwood Floors
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Surface Parking Lot
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Overall rating 6.5/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review
7.0
Location
7.0
Amenities
7.0
Management
9.0
Value
5.0
Social
6.0
Safety
8
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You're Getting What You Pay For
The apartment is cheap, and there are cockroaches occasionally in the shower, but if you're fine with that, it's great!
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Reviewed by
Mark
Feb. 2, 2016
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2 beds / 1 bath
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About Hyde Park
One of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods, Hyde Park effortlessly combines modern flair with a rich historical background. The neighborhood proudly flaunts the fact that they have more Nobel Prize winners per square kilometer than any other place on earth! Though extremely studious, residents of H...
Median rents in Hyde Park
Studio
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1,000
1 Bedroom
$
1,850
2 Bedroom
$
2,350
Getting around Hyde Park
ME (rail)
5 min
15 (bus)
2 min
171/55 (bus)
6 min
28 (bus)
2 min
192 (bus)
3 min
Parking at Ivy at Harper
Surface Parking Lot
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Parking Near Ivy at Harper
Laz Parking
9 min
$90 / month
Sp Plus 55th and South Shore Drive
14 min
$169 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.
Hyde Park Reviews
222 reviews
I prioritized living close to the law school in an area with restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores. 5252 offered all these things. I can also easily walk my dogs to the lake from my building.
Comfortable and walkable, decent selection of amenities (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) and close to the lakefront. Not much nightlife
Hyde Park is a fantastic place to live. My girlfriend and I see ourselves staying there for a long time.
Great neighborhood close to the school. Many students live here, which is good for social events.
Hyde Park is a pretty place, very lowkey though. Not much going on (few bars & restaurants). A bit far from other happening neighborhoods in Chicago. There are crime issues (cars broken in, muggings) but not horrible--just have to be vigilant about avoiding risky situations.
Hyde Park is quiet and feels a bit more like a neighborhood, but it is easy to get downtown via the CTA buses or the Metra Electric. The neighborhood itself has some nice cafes and things, but there is less to do outside the school
Hyde Park is the BEST. It's beautiful, active community of people who just really care about the neighborhood. I feel safer living in Hyde Park than any other neighborhood I've lived in Chicago (Lakeview, Logan, Wicker) because the people who live in HP have done so deliberately; they came here either due to the University or simply a desire to live here, which means people say hi on the street, strike up conversations in grocery lines, remember you when you see them at brunch, etc. That being said, I wouldn't recommend it for people who want to be in the middle of the action (the Loop). I chose HP because I have no patience for the bustle....and because it's way cheaper. My apartment would rent for twice as much if it were near MPP.
I don't get why people dislike Hyde Park so much. Although, to be fair, I do not go out much and when I do, I have a car. But, I really like being able to walk to school everyday rather than have to commute. Plenty of grocery options, especially now that trader joe's is open. Decent number of restaurants around and they're good; nothing spectacular. As for safety, be aware and don't walk by yourself at 2am; use common sense and you'll be fine.