5500 S. Cornell Avenue
5493 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
- Bedrooms
- Studio - 4Studio - 4 Beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 Bath1 Bath
- Sq. Ft.
- 254 - 1,220 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 3 - 17 Month Leases
Property Information
- Built in 1910
- 20 units3 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
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Application Fee Per Applicant$65
Due at Move-In
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Administrative Fee$550
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Surface Lot
Dogs Allowed
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One-Time Pet Fee$350
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Pet DepositN/A
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Monthly Pet Fee$30 / mo
0 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions
No Aggressive Breeds
Cats Allowed
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One-Time Pet Fee$350
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Pet DepositN/A
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Monthly Pet Fee$30 / mo
0 lbs. Weight Limit
Reptiles Allowed
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Pet DepositN/A
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One-Time Pet FeeN/A
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Monthly Pet FeeN/A
0 lbs. Weight Limit, Declawed
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Back Porch
- Cats allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- On-Site Restaurant
- Parking Available
- Renovated Kitchen
Apartment Features
- Hardwood Floors
- Office
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Short Term Lease
Map of 5500 S. Cornell Avenue
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Exceptional public transit
Driveability
Very drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Airport
18 min Drive
Airport
40 min Drive
Moving to Hyde Park, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5500 S. Cornell Avenue proximity to Hyde Park Shopping Center, Dorchester Commons, and 53 Kimbark Shopping Plaza. Hyde Park Shopping Center is 0.2 miles away, and Dorchester Commons is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Hyde Park is exceptional public transit. Within 2.7 miles of 5500 S. Cornell Avenue, you’ll find Garfield Station (Green Line), Cottage Grove Station, and 51St Street Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5500 S. Cornell Avenue are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3 miles, including Museum of Science and Industry, Midway Plaisance Park, and Jackson Park.
Airports
Living in Hyde Park provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 17 minutes from 5500 S. Cornell Avenue. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 25.1 miles away.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Futureworld Nfp
Grades PK-5
Private
Children Rendez Vous
Grades K-8
Private
Harte Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
Kenwood Academy High School
Grades 6-12
Public
Univ Of Chicago Lab School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi) |
| Ill. Inst. of Technology | Drive: 9 min (4.6 mi) |
| Columbia College Chicago | Drive: 12 min (6.1 mi) |
| Chicago State University | Drive: 16 min (7.7 mi) |
About 5500 S. Cornell Avenue
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Mac Properties owns and manages 90+ apartments in Hyde Park Chicago. We are deeply engrained in our community. Living in a Mac property means that you get a team of people dedicated to your building's maintenance and your resident needs. Residents in this Hyde Park rental receive 24/7 emergency maintenance service, a centralized resident services center, and an app for service requests, neighbor conversation, and local event information.
As for things to do and places to go around Hyde Park, there is a never-ending list. If you get tired of the restaurants on our block, just walk two blocks in either direction to get many more options on 53rd and 57th streets. If you are more into preparing your own meals, the Hyde Park Farmers Market, Open Produce Marker, Whole Foods, Treasure Island and Hyde Park Produce are all in within a mile of your apartment.
Contact our leasing office for more information on 5500 S. Cornell Avenue, including next steps on how to arrange a tour to see our variety of floor plans available, including our 1 bedroom apartments for rent, 2 bedroom apartments for rent, 3 bedroom apartment for rent, and Hyde Park studio apartments.
You'll love the convenience of having a variety of restaurants, cafes, banks and fitness centers just steps away from your new home in our 1 bedroom apartments for rent, 2 bedroom apartments for rent, 3 bedroom apartment for rent, and Hyde Park studio apartments.
Mac Properties owns and manages 90+ apartments in Hyde Park Chicago. We are deeply engrained in our community. Living in a Mac property means that you get a team of people dedicated to your building's maintenance and your resident needs. Residents in this Hyde Park rental receive 24/7 emergency maintenance service, a centralized resident services center, and an app for service requests, neighbor conversation, and local event information.
As for things to do and places to go around Hyde Park, there is a never-ending list. If you get tired of the restaurants on our block, just walk two blocks in either direction to get many more options on 53rd and 57th streets. If you are more into preparing your own meals, the Hyde Park Farmers Market, Open Produce Marker, Whole Foods, Treasure Island and Hyde Park Produce are all in within a mile of your apartment.
Contact our leasing office for more information on 5500 S. Cornell Avenue, including next steps on how to arrange a tour to see our variety of floor plans available, including our 1 bedroom apartments for rent, 2 bedroom apartments for rent, 3 bedroom apartment for rent, and Hyde Park studio apartments.
5500 S. Cornell Avenue is an apartment community in Chicago, IL
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