Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hyde Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (69 Rentals)

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Hyde Park Beach
Studio Apartments

Hyde Park Beach

5325-5327 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60615
Corporate Housing
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5401 S Ellis Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5401 S Ellis Ave

5401 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ohio Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio Commons

5001 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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The Carolan Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolan Apartments

5480 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60615
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Cornell Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments

5212-5220 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Tower

5455 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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The Max Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Max Apartments

5135 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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The Columbian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Columbian

5220-5224 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Dorchester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Dorchester

5118 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Everett Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Everett Apartments

5465 S Everett AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Dickens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Dickens

5330 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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Blackstone Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Blackstone Court

5724-5734 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60637
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The Ella Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Ella Apartments

5111 S University AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Villas

5514 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60637
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Ivy at Shelbyrne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Shelbyrne

5110 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Fairfax
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Fairfax

1369 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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801-05 E Drexel Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801-05 E Drexel Square

801-805 E Drexel SqChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Carlson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Carlson

1401 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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5136 S Kimbark Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5136 S Kimbark Ave

5136 S Kimbark AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Sylvan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Sylvan

5532 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60637
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Ivy Gayles
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Gayles

5316 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Kenwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Kenwood

5220 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Terrace

5140 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Harper
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Harper

5345 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60615
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5454 S Everett
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5454 S Everett

5454 S Everett AveChicago, IL 60615
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Everett Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Everett Apartments

5469-5479 S Everett AveChicago, IL 60615
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Hyde Park, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 $639. 5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $688. Here are the most affordable Hyde Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$639
5540 Hyde Park by 3L LivingEfficiency Studio - NorthStudio,1BA$688
5748 Blackstone By 3L LivingNo Kitchenette with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$688
5401 Cornell by 3L LivingStudioStudio,1BA$919
801-05 E Drexel SquareStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
Museum Walk ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,092
The Versailles ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S7BStudio,1BA$1,149
Drexel Granddrxg0bdStudio,1BA$1,175
The Flamingo ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S4Studio,1BA$1,196
5500 S. Cornell Avenue5500-0b1kStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hyde Park, IL

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hyde Park area is the $1.72 price per square foot 5700-4bA Model at 5700 S. Blackstone Avenue in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $3,899. The second greatest value Hyde Park apartment is the 5218-5bC Model at 5218-5220 S. Kimbark Avenue starting at $2,895 with a $1.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5700 S. Blackstone Avenue5700-4bA4BR,2BA$1.72
5218-5220 S. Kimbark Avenue5218-5bC5BR,2BA$1.41
5429 S. Woodlawn Avenue5429-3bd3BR,2BA$1.77
5111 S. Kimbark Avenue5111k4ba4BR,2BA$1.92
5468-70 S. Hyde Park Boulevard5468-4bC4BR,2BA$1.76
5409 S. Blackstone5411_3b2a3BR,2BA$1.72
The Trilogy at Hyde Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.74
Greenwood 5201gnwd3bd3BR,1BA$1.76
Harper Courthrpr2bD2BR,2BA$1.87
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL

Ranked #54

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Chicago. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hyde Park?

The cheapest apartment in Hyde Park is 5020 S Woodlawn Ave which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in Hyde Park costs $5,995.

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 15 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 $449 which is $5,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hyde Park.

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