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5242 S Hyde Park Blvd

Chicago, IL 60615 - Cook County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

310-913 sqft

About 5242 S Hyde Park Blvd

This apartment features an open-concept living room/dining room as well as an open kitchen with a breakfast bar and a dishwasher. There is hardwood flooring throughout the unit with tiling in the kitchen and bathroom. The unit amenities include air conditioning, ceiling fans, ample closet space. The community amenities include a laundry facility, a fitness center, a resident lounge and elevators. Pets are welcome. Plenty of street parking is available in the area. This unit is less than a ten minute walk to the 51st/53rd Street Metra Station.

RentalSource last checked: June 1, 2026 · 2:11 PM ET

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,460 - $3,045
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	310-913 sqft
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	83730926

Property Amenities

• Air Conditioning

• Ceiling Fan

• Dishwasher

• Hardwood Floors

• Walk-in Closets

Community Features

• Fitness Center

• Laundry Facilities

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
415	1	1	410	$1,460
205	1	1	310	$1,575
305	1	1	310	$1,580
405	1	1	310	$1,585
605	1	1	310	$1,595

Leasing Information

Photos are an example of similar units within the building, actual unit may vary. Availability and pricing can change daily and vary by lease term. Please contact us to schedule a showing.

Additional Details

Apartments for rent in Chicago for $1,460-$3,045 with 1 bed, 1 bath, 310-913 sqft and located at 5242 S Hyde Park Blvd in Chicago, IL 60615. The averaged rental price of $2,253 is 5.4% ($128) lower than the average rent of $2,381 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL and 4.0% ($94) lower than the average rent of $2,347 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cook County. 5242 S Hyde Park Blvd was advertised on June 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

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Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
415	1	1	410	$1,460
205	1	1	310	$1,575
305	1	1	310	$1,580
405	1	1	310	$1,585
605	1	1	310	$1,595
705	1	1	310	$1,600
214	1	1	728	$1,670
913	1	1	629	$1,700
412	1	1	784	$1,940
307	1	1	900	$2,880
407	1	1	900	$2,885
507	1	1	900	$2,890
607	1	1	900	$2,895
707	1	1	900	$2,900
206	1	1	913	$2,975
306	1	1	913	$2,980
406	1	1	913	$2,985
506	1	1	913	$2,990
606	1	1	913	$2,995
208	1	1	908	$3,025
308	1	1	908	$3,030
408	1	1	908	$3,035
508	1	1	908	$3,040
608	1	1	908	$3,045

5242 S Hyde Park Blvd Chicago, IL 60615 - Cook County

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5242 S Hyde Park Blvd

Chicago, IL 60615 - Cook County