The Flamingo Apartments

5500 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

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Monthly Rent: $1,249 - $1,521; View Fees and Policies
Bedrooms: Studio - 2Studio - 2 Beds
Bathrooms: 1 Bath1 Bath
Sq. Ft.: 280 - 900 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio Floor Plan S2

$1,313

Studio, 1 Bath

, 445 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

1402

$1,313

445 Sq. Ft.

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Studio Floor Plan S1

$1,249

Studio, 1 Bath

, 340 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

1409

$1,249

340 Sq. Ft.

Sep. 21

Studio Floor Plan S2 Renovated

$1,521

Studio, 1 Bath

, 445 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

0902

$1,521

445 Sq. Ft.

Sep. 29

Studio Floor Plan S5

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Studio, 1 Bath

, 280 Sq. Ft.

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Studio Floor Plan S4

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Studio, 1 Bath

, 350 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A5

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 580 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A2

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 460 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A3

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 500 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A4

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 535 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A6

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 585 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A7

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 865 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A8

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 900 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 580 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A9

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 325 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A105

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 690 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bedroom Floor Plan A10

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 535 Sq. Ft.

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2 Bedroom Floor Plan B1

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2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 790 Sq. Ft.

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2 Bedroom Floor Plan B2

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2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 825 Sq. Ft.

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2 Bedroom Floor Plan B4

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2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 865 Sq. Ft.

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2 Bedroom Floor Plan B3

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2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 515 Sq. Ft.

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2 Bedroom Floor Plan B3 Renovated

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, 515 Sq. Ft.

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

Built in 1928
169 units18 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

High Speed Internet Access

$55 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee Per Applicant

$75

Due at Move-In

Administrative Fee

$395

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

24/7 Package Locker Service
5 Minutes From Obama Presidential Center
Bark Park
Bicycle storage room
Breakfast Bar
Carpeting
Ceiling Fan
Designer Paint Finishes
Easy access to public transportation
Enormous Walk-In Closets
Evening Door Attendant
Expandable Studios Available
Fire Pit
Grilling Station
Internet Ready
Lake and City Views
Lobby with WiFi
No security deposit
On-Site Restaurant and Bar
Outdoor heated swimming pool
Parcel Pending
Plush Carpet
Steps to Beach and Lake
Steps to Burnham Park, the lake and beach
Steps to shopping, restaurants and nightlife
Walk to the University of Chicago
Window Treatments
Wood Flooring

Apartment Features

Cable Ready
Carpet
Ceiling Fans
Crown Molding
Hardwood Floors
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Walk-In Closets
Wi-Fi

Community Features

Bicycle Storage
Business Center
Controlled Access
Courtyard
Dog Park
Elevator
Fitness Center
Gas Range
Grill
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Package Service
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation

Map of The Flamingo Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Very bikeable

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Soundscore

Busy

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Transit

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Airport

Chicago Midway International

19 min Drive

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

40 min Drive

Moving to Hyde Park, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Flamingo Apartments proximity to Hyde Park Shopping Center, Dorchester Commons, and 53 Kimbark Shopping Plaza. Hyde Park Shopping Center is 0.6 miles away, and Dorchester Commons is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, The Flamingo Apartments has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.1 miles. Transit options include Garfield Station (Green Line) and Cottage Grove Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Flamingo Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.1 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 19 minutes from The Flamingo Apartments. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 25.6 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Futureworld Nfp

Grades PK-5

Private

Harte Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

A.S.B. Educational Institute

Grades 9-12

Private

Kenwood Academy High School

Grades 6-12

Public

Colleges and Universities

School	Commute Time (Distance)
University of Chicago	Drive: 3 min (1.4 mi)
Ill. Inst. of Technology	Drive: 11 min (5.1 mi)
Columbia College Chicago	Drive: 13 min (6.6 mi)
Chicago State University	Drive: 18 min (8.2 mi)

About The Flamingo Apartments

This historic and architecturally-stunning building is conveniently located steps from Lake Michigan and just minutes from downtown Chicago in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The Flamingo Apartments offers unique studio, convertible, one-bedroom and… two-bedroom apartments with breathtaking views of the lake and downtown. For added value, the Flamingo also has a restaurant & bar located on the ground level.

This historic and architecturally-stunning building is conveniently located steps from Lake Michigan and just minutes from downtown Chicago in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The Flamingo Apartments offers unique studio, convertible, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with breathtaking views of the lake and downtown. For added value, the Flamingo also has a restaurant & bar located on the ground level.

The Flamingo Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL

Contact

Property Address:

5500 S Shore Dr,
Chicago, IL 60637

Phone Number: (219) 600-3516

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Office Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For The Flamingo Apartments

4.0

85 Ratings & Reviews

5/20/26

Verified Renter

I like it. My first apartment in chicago

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3/31/26

Verified Renter

It's a nice location and the people are friendly.

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1 Person Found This Helpful
3/6/26

Verified Renter

The place is good, however, for the price we pay we should not be having this many problems. Parking is not assigned so good luck finding Parking at night or especially in the summer when everyone from all over comes to party down stairs and they're allowed to park in our parking lot. Also, the parties go on from 10am/11am/12pm until 4-5 in the morning and we can't sleep because of the noise. We also recently started having roaches because of a drain issue and the trash chute being backed up and… we've had multiple maintenance calls and we still cannot get rid of them. This place would be a lot more enjoyable with assigned parking (residents are more than willing to pay for it), and if the roach problem was under control.

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1 Person Found This Helpful
3/5/26

Verified Renter

The Flamingo is a beautiful building with an unbeatable location near the lake, shops, museum and public transportation. The apartments are small but they have gorgeous details, crown molding especially, that make them stand out. the managers seem to care, are professional and it shows in how the building is run. It's not perfect but perfect is an illusion. The sense of pride and community are impressive!

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1 Person Found This Helpful
2/12/26

Verified Renter

I am enjoying settling in to the building. Marcella and Jonathan have been both professional and friendly during the application and move-in process and now with the regular building events. Neighbors have been lovely and the building is quiet and secure. I love the historic feel and modern amenities.

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