Located at 5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615, 5416 S. Woodlawn Ave apartments is an apartment building in Hyde Park, one of Chicago's well-known neighborhoods for students. The 5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue Chicago housing offers 1B and 3B apartments. The University of Chicago (16-minute walk) campus is approximately 0.7 miles away from the property, making it a practical option for students looking for student housing in Chicago.
Chicago is a huge US city, with an estimated population of 2,731,585 people as of July 2025. Chicago offers an average Walk Score of 77/100 and Bike Score of 72/100, with significant variation throughout the city. NeighborhoodScout would give the city a Crime Index of 4/100 (it is safer than 4% of US cities). The cost of living is also relatively high: RentCafe puts the city's cost of living 18% above the national average and housing costs 45% above the US average. All of the factors are significant to consider when budgeting for a student's expenses in Chicago.
5416 S. Woodlawn Ave apartments combines traditional Hyde Park student living with 1B and 3B apartments. The 1 Bed 1 Bath apartments offer a private room, private bathroom, and private kitchen, while the 3 Bed 1 Bath apartments include a private room with a shared bathroom and kitchen. The building has a distinctive older Chicago character, with brick façades in its apartments.
The apartments have hardwood floors, built-in shelves, separate dining areas, and sunrooms. The building also has a dining room, laundry center, and pet-friendly policy, giving residents useful facilities for everyday living. Its location near the University of Chicago makes it a convenient option for students seeking student housing in Chicago.
The biggest advantage of 5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue is its position in Hyde Park. The property is well placed for students attending colleges across Chicago, with Illinois College of Optometry (14-minute drive) around 3.4 miles away. Illinois Institute of Technology (13-minute drive) is about 3.6 miles away, and VanderCook College of Music (13-minute drive) is approximately 3.9 miles away. East West University (16-minute drive) is around 5.9 miles away, while Columbia College Chicago (16-minute drive) is approximately 6.1 miles from the property. With access to these institutions and convenient transport connections, the 5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue apartments work well for students looking for off campus housing Chicago. Provident Hospital of Chicago is around 1.3 miles from 5416 S. Woodlawn Ave apartments, with an estimated 3-minute drive, while University of Chicago Medicine is approximately 1.4 miles away. Nearby pharmacies include CVS Pharmacy on E 53rd Street and Walgreens on E 55th Street.
Daily errands are easy to manage from 5416 S. Woodlawn Ave Chicago IL. Nichols Park is only around 0.1 miles away, while nearby Hyde Park options include Hyde Park Produce, Yamo's Italian Sausage, and Ingleside Foods for groceries and everyday purchases. Restaurants and cafés are also close by, with Woodlawn Tap, Nile Restaurant Hyde Park and Saucy Porka among the nearby dining options. The neighbourhood offers plenty for students outside class hours. Nichols Park provides nearby green space, while Washington Park is around a 14-minute walk from 5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue Chicago. The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is also close to the eastern side of Hyde Park, and the area is within easy reach of the Chicago lakefront. The Frederick C. Robie House, the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, and the Smart Museum of Art add cultural attractions without requiring a trip into downtown Chicago. Students living in student housing in Chicago can also make use of the wider Hyde Park shopping area. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, Walgreens, and other everyday services are within the broader neighborhood, meaning groceries, meals, and basic errands can generally be handled locally.
There are many ways to get around starting from 5416 S. Woodlawn Ave apartments without using personal vehicles. CTA services are available in Hyde Park with #6, #15, #28, #55, #171, and #172 buses connecting to the local Metra stations or the rest of Chicago. The Metra Electric District has two stations near the property: 51st/53rd Street Hyde Park is 0.6 miles away, and 55th-56th-57th Street, which is 0.8 miles from the apartment. Besides, University of Chicago students can take buses to any Metra station in Hyde Park. The closest airport to the apartment is Chicago Midway International Airport, at a distance of 8.4-8.5 miles, while O’Hare International Airport is 24.8-24.9 miles away from 5416 S. Woodlawn Ave apartments. The driving distance can be different during traffic jams in Chicago.
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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. Pet Charges - One time Fee $350 Rent $35
5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago