5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue is located at 5405 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60615, placing residents in one of the city's established South Side neighborhoods. The property offers 1-bedroom apartments, with layouts ranging from around 543 sq. ft. The University of Chicago is approximately 0.7 miles away, or around a 16-minute walk, making 5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, particularly convenient for students attending the university.
Chicago is Illinois’ largest city, with an estimated 2,731,585 residents as of July 2025, according to the US Census Bureau. Chicago’s unemployment rate averaged 4.9% in 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (October data excluded). Hyde Park is home to the University of Chicago and has a strong academic community. Its Walk Score of 92/100, Transit Score of 65/100, and Bike Score of 98/100 give students several ways to get around. Citywide, Numbeo recorded Chicago’s Safety Index at 34.68 and Cost of Living Index at 75.87 in May 2026. NeighborhoodScout gives Chicago a Crime Index of 4/100, meaning it ranks safer than 4% of US cities.
5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue offers 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments for students who want their own space close to campus. The apartment has a private bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, along with hardwood floors, renovated kitchens and bathrooms, and granite countertops.
The property at 5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue offers convenient amenities, including pet-friendly accommodation, an on-site laundry centre, and available parking, providing added comfort and practicality for students living in student apartments in Chicago. The combination of private apartment layouts, laundry facilities, parking, and a highly walkable neighborhood gives residents a practical base for university life in Hyde Park.
Living at 5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue puts students close to the University of Chicago while keeping everyday essentials within easy reach. 5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue is well connected to several Chicago institutions, with Illinois College of Optometry around 3.4 miles (10-minute drive) away, Illinois Institute of Technology 3.6 miles (10-minute drive), VanderCook College of Music 3.9 miles (11-minute drive), and East-West University 5.9 miles (15-minute drive). 53 Kimbark Shopping Plaza is about 0.2 miles from the 5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue apartments, with Valley of Jordan Food around 0.3 miles away and Trader Joe’s about 0.4 miles away for groceries. Students can also find CVS Pharmacy and Katsaros Pharmacy on E 53rd Street. Provident Hospital of Cook County is approximately 0.9 miles away. Students looking for apartments near University of Chicago can find convenient housing options close to campus, local shops, and public transportation.
Students living in student housing in Chicago can find casual meals, coffee shops, cafés, and sit-down restaurants within walking distance, giving the neighborhood an active feel without being far from home. The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar, Philz Coffee, and Virtue Restaurant are among the nearby dining options. Nichols Park is only a short walk away and provides green space close to home, while Midway Plaisance Park is approximately 0.8 miles away. Washington Park is around 1.3 miles away, and Jackson Park is about 1.8 miles from the property. The Museum of Science and Industry is about 1.2 miles away, while Lake Michigan is less than a mile from the 5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue student housing.
Students at 5405–5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue have several ways to travel without a car. The 55 Garfield and 171 University of Chicago/Hyde Park CTA buses serve the nearby 55th Street and Woodlawn area, while the 172 University of Chicago/Kenwood route connects other parts of Hyde Park. For trips downtown or across South Side neighborhoods, take the Metra Electric District from 51st/53rd Street (Hyde Park) Station, about 0.6 miles away, or 55th–56th–57th Street Station, around 0.9 miles away. Garfield Station on the CTA Green Line offers another rail option in the surrounding area. Chicago Midway International Airport is approximately 8.4 miles away, with a drive taking around 16 minutes, depending on traffic. Strong walk and bike scores also make this off-campus student housing Chicago a handy base for reaching the universities, running errands, and spending time around Hyde Park between classes.
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1. You need to pay an administration fee (non refundable) ranging between $350 - $650, to secure your room with the property. 2. Additionally, you will be required to pay an application fee (non refundable) of $50 at the time of booking.
1. You need to provide a valid US based guarantor to book a room with the property. 2. The property does not accept international guarantors.
1. If you do not have a good credit then you will be required to pay an assurance fee of $500 at the time of booking. 2. Pets Charges - One time Fee $350 Rent $35
5405-5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago