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Windermere House

1642-1660 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637

Studio–3 Bedrooms
514–1,348Square Feet

About Windermere House

Originally one of Chicago's most luxurious 1920's apartment hotels, Windermere House was designed to be the most sophisticated and elegant residence of its day. Today, it remains a testament to that vision. Carefully preserved and restored original plaster, wood, terrazzo, terra cotta, brass, copper and bronze details of French and Italian Renaissance styles combine with a myriad of modern amenities to create a remarkable coalescence of contemporary living in a timelessly refined atmosphere. Overlooking Jackson Park, it's ideally located for easy access and within walking distance from the University of Chicago, restaurants and shopping.

Windermere House is located in the Hyde Park Neighborhood and 60637 Zip code of Chicago, IL.

Unique Features and Amenities

24hr Front Desk
bike storage
cats allowed
Dogs Allowed
On-site Dry Cleaning
On-site Restaurant
Parking available

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Studio
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2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms

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windbt14
Studio, 1 Bath, 546 sq ft
Available Apr 1
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April 1, 2026 1114 546
Unit 1114 Amenities and Features
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Hardwood Floors
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Renovated Bathroom
Renovated Kitchen
Apartment Model: windbt14Studio, 1 Bath, 546 sq ftAvailable April 1, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 1114Apartment Model: windbt14Studio, 1 Bath, 546 sq ftAvailable April 1, 2026
wind0bT9
Studio, 1 Bath, 514 sq ft
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Unavailable wind0bT9 514 sq ft
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Apartment Model: wind0bT9Studio, 1 Bath, 514 sq ftUnavailable
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windbT15
Studio, 1 Bath, 612 sq ft

Largest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property
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Unavailable windbT15 612 sq ft
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Apartment Model: windbT15Studio, 1 Bath, 612 sq ftUnavailable
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windbT10
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 761 sq ft
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Available Now windbT10 761 sq ft
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Apartment Model: windbT101 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftAvailable Now
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windbT19
1 Bed, 2 Baths, 841 sq ft
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Available Now 0819 841
Unit 0819 Amenities and Features
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Apartment Model: windbT191 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 841 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 0819Apartment Model: windbT191 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 841 sq ftAvailable Now
windbT13
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 621 sq ft
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Unavailable windbT13 621 sq ft
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Apartment Model: windbT131 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 621 sq ftUnavailable
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windbT18
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 643 sq ft
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Unavailable windbT18 643 sq ft
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Apartment Model: windbT181 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 643 sq ftUnavailable
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wind1bT3
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 660 sq ft
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Unavailable wind1bT3 660 sq ft
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Apartment Model: wind1bT31 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 660 sq ftUnavailable
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windbT16
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 685 sq ft
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Unavailable windbT16 685 sq ft
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Apartment Model: windbT161 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 685 sq ftUnavailable
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wind1bT1
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 745 sq ft
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Unavailable wind1bT1 745 sq ft
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Apartment Model: wind1bT11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 745 sq ftUnavailable
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windbT20
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 768 sq ft
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Unavailable windbT20 768 sq ft
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Apartment Model: windbT201 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 768 sq ftUnavailable
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wind1bT2
1 Bed, 2 Baths, 805 sq ft
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Unavailable wind1bT2 805 sq ft
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Smoke Free
Apartment Model: wind1bT21 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 805 sq ftUnavailable
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One Bedroom
1 Bed, 2 Baths, 805 sq ft

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Unavailable One Bedroom 805 sq ft
wind1bT6
1 Bed, 2 Baths, 1032 sq ft

Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property
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Unavailable wind1bT6 1032 sq ft
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Apartment Model: wind1bT61 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1032 sq ftUnavailable
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1140 sq ft
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Available Now 0711 1140
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Apartment Model: windbT112 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 0711Apartment Model: windbT112 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable Now
windbT12
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1039 sq ft
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Available Now 0712 1039
Unit 0712 Amenities and Features
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Apartment Model: windbT122 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1039 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 0712Apartment Model: windbT122 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1039 sq ftAvailable Now
windbT17
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1223 sq ft
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Available Now windbT17 1223 sq ft
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Apartment Model: windbT172 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1223 sq ftAvailable Now
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wind2bT5
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1346 sq ft
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Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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Available Now wind2bT5 1346 sq ft
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Apartment Model: wind2bT52 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1346 sq ftAvailable Now
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wind2bT4
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1221 sq ft
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Available Now 1004 1221
Unit 1004 Amenities and Features
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Stainless Steel Appliances
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Renovated Kitchen
Apartment Model: wind2bT42 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1221 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 1004Apartment Model: wind2bT42 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1221 sq ftAvailable Now
wind2bT7
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1039 sq ft
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Unavailable wind2bT7 1039 sq ft
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Apartment Model: wind2bT72 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1039 sq ftUnavailable
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wind3bT8
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1348 sq ft
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Unavailable wind3bT8 1348 sq ft
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Apartment Model: wind3bT83 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1348 sq ftUnavailable
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Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
April 1, 2026	1114	546

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Unavailable	wind0bT9	514 sq ft

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Unavailable	windbT15	612 sq ft

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Available Now	windbT10	761 sq ft

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Available Now	0819	841

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Unavailable	windbT13	621 sq ft

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Unavailable	windbT18	643 sq ft

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Unavailable	wind1bT3	660 sq ft

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Unavailable	windbT16	685 sq ft

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Unavailable	wind1bT1	745 sq ft

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Unavailable	windbT20	768 sq ft

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Unavailable	wind1bT2	805 sq ft

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Unavailable	One Bedroom	805 sq ft

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Unavailable	wind1bT6	1032 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
Available Now	0711	1140

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Available Now	0712	1039

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Available Now	windbT17	1223 sq ft

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Available Now	wind2bT5	1346 sq ft

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Available Now	1004	1221

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Unavailable	wind2bT7	1039 sq ft

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Unavailable	wind3bT8	1348 sq ft

Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

228 Units
12 Stories
Built in 1923

Lease Terms

3 - 9 mo, 11 - 15 mo
Short Term Lease Options

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$65
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$550

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Pet DepositiCharged per Pet.$0
One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$350
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$35
Pet DepositiCharged per Pet.$0
One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$350
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$35
Pet DepositiCharged per Pet.$0
One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$0
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$0

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot
Garage Parking

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

24hr Front Desk
bike storage
cats allowed
Dogs Allowed
On-site Dry Cleaning
On-site Restaurant
Parking available

Community Features

Corporate Housing

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now

Currently Closed

By Appointment

Monday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday	8:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday	8:00 am–6:00 pm

Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0

5 Renters Reviews

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The Right Place at the Right Time
August 14, 2015
Historical building, large rooms and various floor plans, Laundry on every floor with enclosed parking. Front desk staff is professional, friendly with concierge qualities. Move-in rate is so affordable, it will make you exhale. Close to beach, museum and transportation to everywhere in Chicago. Obvious efforts to restore the original infrastructure style of the building but with current conveniences. "Love It!"
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Native New Yorker
August 26, 2015
As a native New Yorker there's a certain flavor I look for, not only in an apartment but also in a nieghborhood. The Windamere and Hyde Park had everything I was Looking for!!! The front desk Concierge is amazing...they always greet you and your guest warmly, and they're always available and willing to help. Power in the buiding was briefly interrupted just after my husband got on the elevator...Kim at the front desk was so concerned if he was stuck that she flew up 9 flights to check that ...
he'd made it up!!!! The hallways, staircases (perfect for large furniture) and apartments are more than spacious with classic touches that you just dont find in new construction, the dressing rooms with additional built in closets are my favorite apartment features. The views are great, wether it's the lake, tree lined drive or the museum-cant beat it. There's a laundry room on each floor-three elevators-free hot cofee downstairs in the morning, a really nice gym .....and most important its quiet!!!! YOU DONT HEAR ANYONE UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS OR NEXT DOOR-its wonderful!!!! Hyde Park is a deverse neighborhood bursting with culture, good food and jazz. This is our third apartment in Hyde Park and I finally feel like Im home. The neighbors are friendly, there's a bakery and resteraunt downstairs (you dont even have to go outside to get there, its built in) especially when you're not in the mood to cook....I could go on, but look do yourself a favor...take a minute and take a tour its worth it!!!
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All the closet space a girl could want
July 20, 2015
My studio in Windermere House is everything I could have asked for. The kitchen is beautiful (just refinished), the carpet is beige but spotlessly clean, and the bathroom has a huge bathtub perfect for soaking yourself in on those candle and book reading nights. Also, even though it's a studio, it has "dressing room" with tons of drawers and shelves. It holds all my clothes with room for more (and I wouldn't consider my wardrobe small). Plus, a huge walk-in closet with built in shelves and ...
bookcases (!) on the front of the doors. Electricity, gas, and super fast wifi (slow wifi is free) not included in rent, which is pricey but it's worth it, because you're right next to a bus stop that gets you to downtown in 20 minutes and you live in Hyde Park, a lovely neighborhood with awesome cultural diversity and TWO used bookstores. Highly recommend. One caveat (and the reason for a four star rating): I did not have a good experience with the leasing company, MAC Apartments, during the lease signing process. Make sure all your expectations are clearly stated and not ignored, and please communicate over the phone with them if possible, NOT through email. Lesson learned on my part.
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The views are amazin...
August 28, 2014
The views are amazing and the high ceilings make the apartments feel spacious!
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It has the charm tha...
August 28, 2014
It has the charm that comes with the old buildings and the company is always making improvements.
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Nearby Schools

Harte Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools

1556 East 56th Street

Public School - Grades PK-8 (0 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away

Kenwood Academy High School

Chicago Public Schools

5015 South Blackstone Avenue

Public School - Grades 6-12 (0 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Windermere House.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

1533 E 67th St

3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

Autozone

6401 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr

5 minute drive / 1.99 miles away

Aldi

7800 S South Chicago Ave

5 minute drive / 2.62 miles away

Groceries

Jewel-Osco

6014 S Cottage Grove Ave

4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away

Save-A-Lot

813 E 47th St

5 minute drive / 1.87 miles away

Hospitals

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

5841 South Maryland

3 minute drive / 1.29 miles away

Provident Hospital Of Chicago

500 E 51st St

5 minute drive / 1.95 miles away

Jackson Park Hospital

7531 S Stony Island Ave

4 minute drive / 2.28 miles away

Hotspots

Supernatural Chicago

632 N. Dearborn

16 minute drive / 7.6 miles away

Windermere House has 5 parks within 8.1 miles, including Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Funhouse Maze, Wendella Boats, and Oak Street Beach.

Windermere House has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Chicago Studio Apartments	$1,914	$550	$6,511
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,443	$588	$10,000+
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,966	$650	$10,000+
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,754	$883	$10,000+
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments	$3,175	$879	$10,000+
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments	$8,165	$1,950	$10,000+
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments	$15,736	$850	$10,000+