
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hyde Park Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $500 (72 Rentals)
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5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

824 E 53rd St

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

5214 S Woodlawn Ave

5480 S Cornell Ave

Cornell (The Greenstone)

The Versailles Apartments

Museum Walk Apartments
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The Flamingo Apartments

5419 S Harper Ave

2Sisters Apartments

5020 S Woodlawn Ave

Scholars Corner Apartments

1363-67 E. 53rd St.

Twin Towers Apartments

Hyde Park West

Algonquin Apartments

5214 1/2 S Drexel Ave
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The Trilogy at Hyde Park

5455 S Everett Ave

5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

5401 S Ellis Ave

Ohio Commons

5451 S Cornell Apartments

The Carolan Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments

Ivy Tower

The Max Apartments
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Ivy Dorchester

The Columbian

Ivy Dickens

Blackstone Court

801-05 E Drexel Square Chicago, IL 60615

The Ella Apartments

Ivy Villas

Ivy at Shelbyrne

Ivy at Fairfax

Ivy at Carlson
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5136 S Kimbark Ave

5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

Ivy at Sylvan

5114-5118 South Kimbark Avenue Apartments

Ivy Gayles

Ivy Kenwood

Everett Apartments

Ivy Terrace

Ivy at Harper

5454 S Everett
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Studio Apartments | $976 | $600 | $2,444 |
| Hyde Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $950 | $3,840 |
| Hyde Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,450 | $4,500 |
| Hyde Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $1,800 | $3,813 |
| Hyde Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,274 | $3,199 | $3,375 |
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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 $600. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living | Large Co-Living Single Room | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| 5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living | Efficiency Studio - North | Studio,1BA | $688 |
| 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living | No Kitchenette with Shared Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $688 |
| 824 E 53rd St | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 801-05 E Drexel Square Chicago, IL 60615 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| 5401 Cornell by 3L Living | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $959 |
| 5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard | 5120-0bA | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| 5528-5532 S. Everett Avenue | 5528-0bB | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Everett Apartments | LStudio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Cornell (The Greenstone) | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hyde Park, IL
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hyde Park area is the $2.10 price per square foot 5468-4bB Model at 5468-70 S. Hyde Park Boulevard in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Hyde Park apartment is the 1101-2bB Model at 1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard starting at $2,150 with a $1.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5468-70 S. Hyde Park Boulevard | 5468-4bB | 4BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| 1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard | 1101-2bB | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Trilogy at Hyde Park | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Greenwood 5201 | gnwd2bC1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Woodlawn Commons | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 5229 S. Drexel Avenue | 5229smtr | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Mayfair Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 5222-38 S. Drexel Avenue | 5222-2b3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 824 E 53rd St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 5020 S Woodlawn Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hyde Park?
The cheapest apartment in Hyde Park is 824 E 53rd St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Hyde Park costs $4,150.
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 13 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 $342 which is $3,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hyde Park.
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