Last updated December 8 2025 at 5:29 PM
1 of 17
The Flamingo
- 13 units available
- Studio • 1 Bed • 2 Beds
- Location
- 5500 South Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60637, South Side
- Amenities
- 24hr laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, 24hr gym, Pool, Dog park + more
- Price range
- $1,125 - $1,615 per month
- Commute
Price and Availability
The Flamingo apartments start at $1,125/month. There are 13 available apartments priced from $1,125 to $1,615. Prices were last verified by The Flamingo 2 hours ago.
Never miss a deal!
Get immediate alerts when prices drop or new units arrive.
Turn on alerts
Unit 0210
Avail. Jan 13
$1,125
Unit 2101
Avail. Dec 14
$1,171
$1,168
Unit 1901
Avail. now
$1,196
$1,193
Unit 0502
Avail. Dec 14
$1,223
$1,220
Find apartments similar to The Flamingo
How many bedrooms do you need?
Similar Listings
Location
Amenities
24hr laundry
Pet friendly
24hr maintenance
24hr gym
Pool
Dog park
Unit Amenities
carpet
ceiling fan
range
refrigerator
smoke-free units
microwave
oven
bathtub
Property Amenities
dogs allowed
business center
dog park
doorman
elevator
fire pit
24hr gym
on-site laundry
pool
bbq/grill
bike storage
internet access
lobby
package receiving
cats allowed
24hr laundry
24hr maintenance
e-payments
online portal
smoke-free community
cc payments
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.
Verified reviews
Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Please note leases shorter than 12 months often have extra fees.
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Pets allowed
Cats, dogs
rent
30.00
fee
300.00
restrictions
Breed Restrictions Apply. Please contact office for full details.
rent
30.00
fee
250.00
restrictions
Domestics only. Must be spayed and neutered. Please contact office for full details.
Explore the Area
Open Produce
0.2 mi
Morry's Deli
0.2 mi
Trader Joe's
0.4 mi
Bonne Sante Health Foods
0.5 mi
Whole Foods Market
0.6 mi
Cajun Boil and Shake
0.1 mi
The Cove Lounge
0.1 mi
Unbeatable Eatables
0.1 mi
Litehouse Whole Food Grill
0.2 mi
The Snail
0.2 mi
Shoreland Dorm
0.1 mi
S Hyde Park & 55th Street
0.2 mi
S Hyde Park & 55th Street
0.2 mi
S Hyde Park & 55th Street
0.2 mi
S Hyde Park & 55th Street
0.2 mi
Chicago Fire Department Air Sea Rescue Heliport
5.6 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport
8.8 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport
8.8 mi
Gary/Chicago International Airport
15.0 mi
Lansing Municipal Airport
18.0 mi
3 /10
Harte Elementary School
PublicPK-8
315 Students
0.3 mi
3 /10
Murray Elementary Language Academy
PublicK-8
513 Students
0.7 mi
3 /10
Ray Elementary School
PublicPK-8
731 Students
0.7 mi
6 /10
Kenwood Academy High School
Public7-12
1,756 Students
0.8 mi
1 /10
Hyde Park Academy High School
Public9-12
850 Students
0.9 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Lakefront Trail
0.1 mi
Lakefront Trail
0.1 mi
Cornell Park
0.2 mi
Lakefront Trail
0.3 mi
Jackson Park Bowling Green
0.4 mi
Giant Dome Theater
0.3 mi
YogaSix Hyde Park
0.4 mi
The Promontory
0.5 mi
Anthos Training Club
0.5 mi
LA Fitness
0.5 mi
Hyde Bark Dog Walking and Pet Care
0.4 mi
A Paw Place
0.6 mi
Jackson Bark
0.6 mi
Pershing Animal Hospital
0.7 mi
Sprocket & Stone
1.1 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 85 — Very Walkable, with shops and services easily within reach.Transit Score: 64 — Offers reasonable public transit options nearby.Public Transit Access
The South Side area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 10 nearby routes: 9 bus, 1 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- Shoreland Dorm (~0.09 mi)
- S Hyde Park & 55th Street (~0.16 mi)
- S Hyde Park & 56th Street (~0.17 mi)
- 55th Street & Hyde Park (~0.18 mi)
More Rental Options
Price
Amenities
Property Type
Cities
- Cicero, IL Apartments (12)
- Berwyn, IL Apartments (4)
- Oak Park, IL Apartments (19)
- Forest Park, IL Apartments (8)
- Westchester, IL Apartments (6)
- Glenview, IL Apartments (7)
- Woodridge, IL Apartments (9)
- Hammond, IN Apartments (20)
- Harvey, IL Apartments (4)
- Dolton, IL Apartments (10)
- Addison, IL Apartments (11)
- Des Plaines, IL Apartments (20)
- Orland Park, IL Apartments (12)
- Darien, IL Apartments (5)
- Willowbrook, IL Apartments (47)
- Villa Park, IL Apartments (4)
Counties
Neighborhoods
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Flamingo has 13 units available starting at $1,125 per month. Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
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.
Some of The Flamingo's amenities include 24hr laundry, pet friendly, and 24hr maintenance. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
The Flamingo is not currently offering any rent specials.
Yes, The Flamingo is pet-friendly.
No, The Flamingo does not offer parking.
No, The Flamingo does not offer units with in unit laundry.
Yes, The Flamingo has a pool.
No, The Flamingo does not have accessible units.
No, The Flamingo does not have units with dishwashers.