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5053 S. Ellis Avenue
Property highlights
Experience the elegance of early 20th-century architecture with hand-laid mosaic floors and Art Nouveau banisters at 5053 S. Ellis Avenue. Set in a sought-after neighborhood, this property features bright, recently renovated interiors with natural hardwood floors, creating an inviting space. Large windows provide plentiful natural light, enhancing the ambiance. Residents praise the convenience of excellent transportation options and nearby highways. Proximity to the University of Chicago and a wealth of parks, restaurants, and entertainment venues contribute to a lively yet peaceful living environment. The added bonus of amenities like on-site laundry and parking makes this residence an ideal choice for a seamless lifestyle.
- 0 units available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds • 3+ Beds
- Location
- 5053 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago IL 60615, South Side
- Amenities
- On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, and Range
- Commute
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5053 S. Ellis Avenue apartments start at Ask/month. Contact property for availability and pricing. Prices were last verified by 5053 S. Ellis Avenue 11 hours ago. (Total price includes base rent and required monthly fees—select a unit to view full breakdown.)
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Experience the craftsmanship of early 20th century architectural details: hand-laid Arts and Crafts style mosaic floors, carved-wood banisters and wrought-iron balustrades marked by the flowery emblems of the Art Nouveau style. With bright, updated interiors and natural hardwood floors throughout, these apartments are an ideal space in which to make your home. Large windows provide natural light and ventilation. Limited on-site parking is available. Nearby public transportation and major highways, coupled with the University of Chicago's complimentary shuttle service make the property easily accessible not just to the University, but to the entire city.
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Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Please note leases shorter than 12 months often have extra fees.
Must have 2x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Pets allowed
Dogs, cats, birds, lizards
rent
$25/month per pet
limit
2 pets maximum
fee
$250 per pet
restrictions
Aggressive breeds
Street parking Parking lot couple of blocks away: $100/month. None.
Explore the Area
Hyde Park Produce
0.3 mi
Whole Foods Market
0.7 mi
Bonne Sante Health Foods
0.7 mi
Trader Joe's
0.8 mi
Morry's Deli
0.9 mi
Nicky's Chinese Food
0.3 mi
Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
0.3 mi
Sharks Fish & Chicken
0.3 mi
Harold's Chicken Shack
0.3 mi
Leona's
0.3 mi
E Hyde Park & Ellis
0.1 mi
E Hyde Park & Ellis
0.1 mi
E Hyde Park & Ellis
0.1 mi
E Hyde Park & Ellis
0.1 mi
E Hyde Park & Drexel
0.1 mi
Chicago Fire Department Air Sea Rescue Heliport
6.6 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport
7.8 mi
Gary/Chicago International Airport
16.0 mi
Lansing Municipal Airport
18.7 mi
Tinley Park Helistop
19.9 mi
4 /10
Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
PublicPK-8
247 Students
0.3 mi
2 /10
Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
PublicPK-8
250 Students
0.3 mi
3 /10
Shoesmith Elementary School
PublicK-6
363 Students
0.4 mi
3 /10
Murray Elementary Language Academy
PublicK-8
513 Students
0.5 mi
6 /10
Kenwood Academy High School
Public7-12
1,756 Students
0.6 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Sycamore Park
0.1 mi
Drexel Square
0.2 mi
Jessie 'Ma' Houston Park
0.2 mi
Elm Park
0.3 mi
Butternut Playlot Park
0.3 mi
Operation PUSH Community House
0.2 mi
4th Ward
0.4 mi
Little Black Pearl Art Gallery
0.5 mi
Definition Theatre
0.5 mi
Ratner Athletic Center
0.6 mi
A Paw Place
0.6 mi
Pershing Animal Hospital
0.7 mi
Hyde Bark Dog Walking and Pet Care
0.9 mi
Park No. 592
1.3 mi
Park No. 591
1.5 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 84 — Very Walkable, with shops and services easily within reach.Transit Score: 67 — Offers reasonable public transit options nearby.Public Transit Access
The South Side area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 14 nearby routes: 12 bus, 2 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- E Hyde Park & Ellis (~0.01 mi)
- E Hyde Park & Drexel (~0.12 mi)
- 51st Street & Drexel Square (~0.18 mi)
- E Hyde Park & Woodlawn (~0.21 mi)
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In Chicago, IL, the average rent is $1,907+ for a studio, $2,304+ for a 1-bedroom, $3,018+ for a 2-bedroom, and $3,635+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Chicago, IL, check out our monthly Chicago, IL Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of 5053 S. Ellis Avenue's amenities include on-site laundry, hardwood floors, and pet friendly. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
5053 S. Ellis Avenue is not currently offering any rent specials.
Yes, 5053 S. Ellis Avenue is pet-friendly.
Yes, 5053 S. Ellis Avenue offers parking.
No, 5053 S. Ellis Avenue does not offer units with in unit laundry.
No, 5053 S. Ellis Avenue does not have a pool.
No, 5053 S. Ellis Avenue does not have accessible units.
No, 5053 S. Ellis Avenue does not have units with dishwashers.
No, 5053 S. Ellis Avenue does not have units with air conditioning.