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- Air Conditioning
- Building Laundry Room
- Cat friendly
- Dog friendly
- Doorman Building
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Minimum Lease Term
- Short Term Rentals
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Surface Parking Lot
About this Location
Whole Foods Market
8 min via 15 (bus)
8 min via 15 (bus)
Washington Park
6 min walk
6 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
neighborhood
15/2 (bus) - 1 min
4 (bus) - 6 min
4 (bus) - 6 min
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Kitchen
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Microwave
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Laundry
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Building Laundry Room
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Lease Terms
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Minimum Lease Term
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Hardwood Floors
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Large Windows
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Lots of Sunlight
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Parking & Transportation
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Surface Parking Lot
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat friendly
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Dog friendly
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Overall rating 8.0/10, based on 1 renter review Write a review
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Location
7.0
Amenities
7.0
Management
8.0
Value
7.0
Social
10
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About Kenwood
Home to Barack Obama and Muhammad Ali, Kenwood is a culturally diverse neighborhood well stocked with fantastic restaurants, amazing sights and monuments, inspiring architecture, and some of the best shopping districts in the city. Admire the serene yet impressive glory of Lake Michigan, take a trip...
Median rents in Kenwood
Studio
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1,200
1 Bedroom
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1,350
2 Bedroom
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1,550
Getting around Kenwood
15 (bus)
1 min
4 (bus)
6 min
172 (bus)
7 min
55 (bus)
12 min
Parking at 5053 S Ellis
Surface Parking Lot
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Parking Near 5053 S Ellis
Laz Parking
12 min
$90 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.
Kenwood Reviews
89 reviews
I love living near the university. I think it is very convenient for attending UChicago events. Most of our class lives here, so it makes it very easy for reunions and parties. I take the bus to the loop on the weekends. Living here does not mean you can't experience the loop fun. But people that live in the Loop usually don't come to our class parties because it is far away.
Hyde Park is a great neighborhood, especially for 1L year. There is plenty to do with new bars and restaurants -- and grocery stores, like Trader Joes -- coming in every year. While it's not as "happening" as the Loop or River North, for example, it's nice to be near the Law School as a 1L and most of your classmates will be in Hyde Park as well. I've lived in Hyde Park for 6 years now and can attest that it is very walkable and very safe, and it has a nice neighborhood feel that you don't get as much in the Loop or Loop-adjacent neighborhoods.
Pretty close to campus, about a 10 minute drive/bike ride. Seems safe, at least east of MLK Blvd. Pretty quiet overall, Maple Court is right next to an elementary school so there is some noise in the morning and when the kids are at recess. Hyde Park Produce is walkable, but not super close. Whole Foods is opening up at Lake Park around 51st/Hyde Park Blvd. soon. Large shopping area at 47th and Lake Park with Walgreens and Subway. Mostly fast food on 47th St. No bars, coffee shops, or anywhere nearby to hang out.
Hyde Park is extremely boring. I live here because the school is here and the commute is easy. There are very few good restaurants and no nightlife whatsoever. Luckily, getting downtown is cheap and easy. I've never felt unsafe during the daytime, but I certainly don't go walking around at night.
The neighborhood feels safe overall, as I live right on the border with Hyde Park. There is a dearth of businesses (stores, restaurants, bars) in the area, but that is true for all of Hyde Park. Proximity to the Law School is the best part of where I live.
My building is a 5 min walk to Whole Foods and 12 min walk to Target. Hyde Park is getting more restaurants and bars, but I wish there were better options. It is nice to be close to my friends and close to campus though.
It's a cute neighborhood, lots of young professionals, beautiful architecture, close proximity to school and super close to the city. Downside is few good food options and can get boring. But I love the free bus!
I've been a Chicago resident for most of my life, and I can safely say this is one of my favorite places to live. It's affordable and enjoyable.