5653 S May St, Chicago, IL 60621
What This Apartment Offers
Newly renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment for rent in Englewood, Chicago (60621). This is a full gut rehab — you'll be the very first tenant to live in it... since the renovation. This high first-floor unit in a classic Chicago two-flat is completely rehabbed and move-in ready.
Everything is new: a brand-new kitchen with new cabinetry, countertops, and stainless steel range and refrigerator; a brand-new full bathroom with new fixtures, tile, and vanity; new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout; new drywall and baseboard; and new energy-efficient windows. Central heat throughout the unit. Three spacious bedrooms with high ceilings and abundant closet space, including a walk-in closet.
Private entrance with a back porch leading to a shared backyard.
Rent and utilities: $1,800 per month. Water included. Tenant pays gas and electric. No security deposit — first month's rent, last month's rent, and a $1,000 move-in fee due at signing.
Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers welcome. CHA voucher holders encouraged to apply.
Transportation: Located near 63rd and Halsted on Chicago's South Side. Short walk to the CTA Green Line at 63rd/Halsted — approximately 25–30 minutes to downtown Chicago and the Loop. CTA Red Line at 63rd/Dan Ryan, #8 Halsted bus, and #63 63rd Street bus all nearby. Quick access to the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94). Free street parking.
Nearby: Kennedy-King College, ALDI (63rd & Wallace), Go Green Community Fresh Market, Ogden Park, and Englewood Square.
Please note: No laundry in the building (closest laundromat is about 0.8 miles away). Window air conditioning units not provided. No pets; assistance animals accepted in accordance with fair housing law.
Available: Immediately — unit is ready for move-in.
To schedule a showing: All applicants must apply through our RentSpree application and be approved before a showing is scheduled. A $45 per adult screening fee applies for a credit and background check. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once approved, we will contact you directly to arrange a walkthrough. Questions? Submit an inquiry and we'll get back to you.
Unit 1
- $1,800
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1154 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Bay Window
- Double Pane Windows
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen
- Large Bedrooms
- Oven
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Tub/Shower
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Yard
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Utilities Included
5653 S May St Unit Unit 1 is an apartment for rent in Chicago, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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Chicago, IL 60621
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of Chicago
Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)
Ill. Inst. of Technology
Drive: 9 min (4.5 mi)
Richard J. Daley College
Drive: 12 min (6.1 mi)
Univ. of Ill. at Chicago
Drive: 13 min (6.5 mi)
Discover Englewood, Chicago, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5653 S May St Unit 1 proximity to Garfield Plaza, 1600-1614 W 59th St, and 5259 S Ashland Ave. Garfield Plaza is 0.7 miles away, and 1600-1614 W 59th St is within a 15 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 5653 S May St Unit 1 has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.6 miles. Transit options include Halsted Station (Green Line) and Ashland & 63Rd Street Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5653 S May St Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Ogden Park, Gage Park, and Washington Park.
Airports
Living in Englewood provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 11 minutes from 5653 S May St Unit 1. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 24.9 miles away.
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