
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hyde Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (74 Rentals)
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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

Scholars Corner Apartments

5136 S Kimbark Ave

5451 S Cornell Ave

5451 S Cornell Ave

2Sisters Apartments

5451 S Cornell Ave
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5451 S Cornell Ave

The Victorian Apartments

The Versailles Apartments

5451 S Cornell Ave

5451 S Cornell Ave

Cornell (The Greenstone)

Museum Walk Apartments

5206 S Harper Ave

5451 S Cornell Ave

5300-5308 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

5451 S Cornell Ave
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Campus Court Apartments

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Drexel Grand

5020 S Woodlawn Ave

Mayfair Apartments

5405-5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue

5451 S Cornell Ave

5469 S Everett Ave
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Madison Park Apartments

5704 S Harper Ave

Algonquin Apartments

5020 S Blackstone Ave

East Park Tower

5240 S Drexel Ave

5250 S Drexel Ave

Hyde Park West

Twin Towers Apartments
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Hyde Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hyde Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hyde Park Studio Apartments | $1,455 | $699 | $5,055 |
Hyde Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $1,150 | $6,150 |
Hyde Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,600 | $8,985 |
Hyde Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Hyde Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,636 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
Hyde Park 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,441 | $3,500 | $5,549 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hyde Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Hyde Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hyde Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living priced from $699. 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Hyde Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living | Large Co-Living Single Room | Studio,1BA | $699 |
5748 Blackstone By 3L Living | No Kitchenette with Shared Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $699 |
5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard | 5120-0bA | Studio,1BA | $935 |
5136 S Kimbark Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
2Sisters Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
5528-5532 S. Everett Avenue | 5528-0bB | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
The Versailles Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,048 |
Cornell (The Greenstone) | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Museum Walk Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
The Victorian Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,072 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hyde Park, IL
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hyde Park area is the $1.51 price per square foot 5218-5bC Model at 5218-5220 S. Kimbark Avenue in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Hyde Park apartment is the 5508-4bD Model at 5508 S. Cornell Avenue starting at $3,300 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hyde Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5218-5220 S. Kimbark Avenue | 5218-5bC | 5BR,2BA | $1.51 |
5508 S. Cornell Avenue | 5508-4bD | 4BR,3BA | $1.72 |
5429 S. Woodlawn Avenue | 5429-3bd | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
5468-70 S. Hyde Park Boulevard | 5468-4bC | 4BR,2BA | $1.69 |
5229 S. Drexel Avenue | 5229-3bB | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Greenwood 5201 | gnwd3bd | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
5401 Cornell by 3L Living | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
5128-5132 S. Cornell Avenue | 5128-2bC | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
5223 S Drexel Ave, Unit 2N | 5223 S Drexel Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
5020 S Woodlawn Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHyde Park, Chicago, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Hyde Park Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hyde Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hyde Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hyde Park is under $1,072.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hyde Park?
The cheapest apartment in Hyde Park is 5136 S Kimbark Ave which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Hyde Park costs $4,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hyde Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Hyde Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hyde Park?
Cheap apartments in Hyde Park have an average cost of $201 which is $4,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hyde Park.
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