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5550 S Dorchester Ave

Chicago, IL 60637 - Cook County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

421-609 sqft

About 5550 S Dorchester Ave

Dishwasher, GarbageDisposal & Microwave.

RentalSource last checked: August 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Listed by: Elizabeth Nazarian, (773) 454-1497

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,460 - $1,699
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	421-609 sqft
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81938331

Property Amenities

• Dishwasher

• Microwave

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
1107	1	1	421	$1,460
104	1	1	609	$1,699

Leasing Information

Lease Term: 1 year. 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-$1,699 with 1 bed, 1 bath, 421-609 sqft and located at 5550 S Dorchester Ave in Chicago, IL 60637. The averaged rental price of $1,580 is 27.6% ($602) lower than the average rent of $2,182 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL and 26.4% ($566) lower than the average rent of $2,146 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cook County. 5550 S Dorchester Ave was advertised by Elizabeth Nazarian today at 9:13 AM ET and last updated at 4:00 PM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

$58,400 /year

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Property managed by:

Elizabeth Nazarian
(773) 454-1497

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