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Windermere House

1642 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 - Cook County

Apartment

1-2 beds

1-2 baths

About 1642 E 56th St

Originally one of Chicago's most luxurious 1920's apartment hotels, Windermere House was designed to be the most sophisticated and elegant residence of it's 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. Concierge, Elevator, Gym, Parking, Bike storage & Cats allowed.

RentalSource last checked: June 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET

Listed by: Windermere House

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,774 - $2,750
Bedrooms:	1-2 beds
Bathrooms:	1-2 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Yes
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	63176686

Property Amenities

• Pet Friendly

Community Features

• Bike Paths

• Fitness Center

• Reserved Parking

• Storage

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
WindbT20	1	1	-	$1,774 - $1,879
Wind2bT5	2	2	-	$2,750

Leasing Information

Pet fee: $250 per pet. Pet limit: 2 pets maximum. Pet rent: $35/month per pet.

Additional Details

Apartments for rent in Chicago for $1,774-$2,750 with 1-2 beds, 1-2 baths, pet friendly and located within Windermere House at 1642 E 56th St in Chicago, IL 60637. The averaged rental price of $2,262 is 4.0% ($95) lower than the average rent of $2,357 for apartments in Chicago, IL and 2.4% ($55) lower than the average rent of $2,317 for apartments in Cook County. This apartment is in the Chicago 299 School District and the nearest schools are Bret Harte Elementary School, Kenwood Academy High School and Hyde Park Academy High School. Windermere House was advertised by Windermere House 6+ months ago and last updated on June 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

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