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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
UCHICAGO LAW
HOUSING GUIDE
2020
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
Start with the Housing Facts section. This section
should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
3 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
Our data on housing in rent.
Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
your search to parts of the city that you like most.
6 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
Most popular neighborhoods for
Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the
UChicago Law students
best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g.
7 Hyde Park best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you.
8 Kenwood
Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
9 South Loop
up appointments for the apartments you like most.
10 Woodlawn
11 DATA TABLE ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
Compiled from UChicago Law student
reviews All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in Chicago. We asked students to rate their apartments
on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
15 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of UChicago Law students
15 Most Popular
17 Highest Rated
19 Best for Amenities
20 Best for Value Overall Value Management
21 Best for Pet Owners
23 LANDLORDS
Ratings for landlords and management
companies
Amenities Location Safety
Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for UChicago Law students. If you are interested in
additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
question, you can reach us at contact@veryapt.com.
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Where UChicago Law students Who UChicago Law students
live live with
50% Hyde Park
45% Alone
25% Kenwood
25% Spouse/partner
10% South Loop
30% Roommate
5% Woodlawn
(excluding spouse/
10% Other (
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CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for UChicago Law students
1 Hyde Park 2 Kenwood Other Neighborhoods
50% of UChicago Law students 20% of UChicago Law students less than 5% each
Hyde Park is the most popular UChicago Law students typically choose
neighborhood for UChicago Law Kenwood to live in popular apartment 5 The Loop
students, mainly because of the buildings that provide ideal
extremely easy commute to class and environments for getting to know other
relatively affordable housing options. UChicago grad students. The area is 6 Near South Side
generally quiet and relaxing, especially
when compared to Downtown.
7 West Loop
3 South Loop 4 Woodlawn
10% of UChicago Law students 5% of UChicago Law students
South Loop is relaxed when compared to Just south of campus, Woodlawn offers a
some of the social neighborhoods in very quick commute to class and a nice
Chicago, but it still provides for a great selection of spacious and affordable
neighborhood for those looking to enjoy units. It's a longer commute to
Downtown Chicago. The area is full of Downtown though, so it's not the most
restaurants to explore and great for social of neighborhoods.
students looking to enjoy the big city life.
6
Hyde Park
Chicago's Historical Neighborhood
ABOUT HYDE PARK
One of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods,
Hyde Park effortlessly combines modern flair
with a rich historical background. Savor
delectable cuisine at the upscale Mesler
Kitchen in the Sophy Hotel or feel the heat of
Caribbean passion at Ja' Grill. Neighborhood
residents insist it's one of the most best spots
in the city. Hyde Park is an exciting place to live
no matter who you are!
Walkable Nice Clean
Diverse
MEDIAN RENTS IN HYDE PARK
$900 $1,450 $1,950
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT HYDE PARK
Review by UChicago Law Student EVERETT Review by UChicago Law Student SHORELAND
Great for school - short commutes, pretty parks by the Hyde Park is great to be in for 1L since you'll need to be
lake. The neighborhood is generally safe and there are at the law school all the time.
some good restaurants nearby. The neighborhood is
also quieter than areas like South Loop.
7
Kenwood
Chicago's Best By The Lake
ABOUT KENWOOD
Kenwood is home to a few popular apartment
complexes like Regents Park, which offer social
scenes that are ideal for getting to know
classmates and other UChicago grad students.
That said, if you want to grab a meal with
friends or hang out at a bar, you're better off
heading to Hyde Park or taking a trip uptown.
By most accounts, Kenwood is quiet, safe, and
affordable. The commute to class is very
manageable with a bike or a car, and the CTA
172 will take you straight to campus.
Popular Apartments Quiet
MEDIAN RENTS IN KENWOOD
$1,200 $1,350 $1,550
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT KENWOOD
Review by UChicago Law Student TWIN TOWERS Review by UChicago Law Student REGENTS PARK
My building is a 5 min walk to Whole Foods and 12 min It's a cute neighborhood, lots of young professionals,
walk to Target. Hyde Park is getting more restaurants beautiful architecture, close proximity to school and
and bars, but I wish there were better options. It is nice super close to the city. Downside is few good food
to be close to my friends and close to campus though. options and can get boring. But I love the free bus!
8
South Loop
Up-and-coming Neighborhood with Rich History
ABOUT SOUTH LOOP
Filled with attractive parks and magnificent
historical landmarks, South Loop is a place for
everyone. From Music at the Chicago Blues
Festival to history at the Field Museum and
Adler Planetarium, this neighborhood
encompasses a rich cultural diversity. It also
offers easy access to The Loop/all of
Downtown Chicago, so the location is
spectacular.
Proximity to Amenities Clean
Centrally Located
MEDIAN RENTS IN SOUTH LOOP
$1,750 $2,100 $2,500
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT SOUTH LOOP
Review by UChicago Law Student 1620 S MICH. Review by UChicago Law Student AMLI 900
South Loop is a great option because it's easy to get to I have really enjoyed living here. It has a good variety of
both Hyde Park and downtown. There isn't much by way restaurants and bars, and it is easy to get to and from
of restaurants/bars (at least in comparison to some of school. I also love feeling more like a part of the city
the other neighborhoods), but it's also a lot cheaper than I did while living in Hyde Park. I can easily walk
than downtown or the other neighborhoods west and many places and if not, I am close to several different
north of downtown. subway lines.
9
Woodlawn
South Side of Chicago
ABOUT WOODLAWN
Woodlawn offers an easy commute to campus.
Students can usually walk from their homes to
class in just a few minutes. Additionally,
Woodlawn boasts plenty of spacious units that
offer amazing value for the cost of rent. Some
units are even subsidized by the University of
Chicago. That said, the social scene in
Woodlawn tends to be less active and there are
fewer community amenities.
University of Chicago Safe
Near Hyde Park
MEDIAN RENTS IN WOODLAWN
$750 $900 $1,150
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT WOODLAWN
Review by UChicago Law Student UNIV. CONDOS Review by UChicago Law Student HOUSE
I think Woodlawn is fantastic. It's a lot less expensive I thought the neighborhood would be a problem, but I
than Hyde Park and Robust Coffee Shop is just down the live so close to campus that I can see a blue light from
street from me. Also it is a lot closer to the L than the my living room window. If anything, I feel safer here than
rest of Hyde Park, which makes getting downtown super downtown.
easy. There are fewer students, which I guess represents
some downside for those trying to get out and meet
people, but the neighborhood is quiet.
10APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $2130+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $1650- $2129
•• Average $$ $1350- $1649
• Below average $ < $1350
* Prices subject to change and may
vary significantly by room type
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1001 South State Street Apt 9.3 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• ••
1369 E. Hyde Park Blvd Apt 8.6 $$ ••• •• ••• ••• ••••
1401 South State Apt 8.8 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• ••••
1620 South Michigan Condo 8.0 $$ •• • •• •• ••
180 North Jefferson Apt 8.9 $$$ ••• •••• •••• •••• ••
235 W Van Buren Condo 7.4 $$$ •• •• •• •• •••
320 E 21st St Condo 9.8 $$$ •• •• ••• •• ••••
5107 S. Blackstone Ave Apt 8.3 $ •••• •• •• •• •••
5110 S. Kenwood Avenue Apt 8.4 $$$ ••• ••• ••• •• ••••
5222-38 S. Drexel Avenue Apt 8.0 $ •• •••• •••• ••• ••
535 North Michigan Avenue Condo 9.1 $$$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
5514 S. Blackstone Ave Apt 7.7 $$ •••• •• •• •• •••
5535 S. Kimbark Avenue Apt 8.2 $$ ••• • • •• ••••
6022 S Drexel Ave Apt 8.8 $ ••• •• •••• ••• •••
659 West Randolph Condo 9.0 $$$$ ••• ••• •••• ••• ••••
Algonquin Apartments Apt 6.7 $$ • •• •• ••• ••
AMLI 900 Apt 9.0 $$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• ••••
** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
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AMLI Lofts Apt 8.7 $$$$ ••• •••• •• ••• ••••
Aviation Lofts Apt 9.0 $$$ • •• •••• ••• ••
Burnham Pointe Apt 7.8 $$$ •• ••• •• •••• ••
Campus Court Apartments Apt 8.0 $ •• • ••• • ••
Century Tower Condo 8.0 $$ ••• •• •• •••• ••••
City Hyde Park Apt 9.0 $$$ ••• ••• ••• •• •••
Coast At Lakeshore East Apt 9.0 $$$$ •••• •••• •• •••• •••
East Park Tower Apt 7.3 $ • •• •• •• ••
Regents Park Apt 8.5 $$ • •• • ••• ••
SKY55 Apt 8.7 $$ ••• •••• •••• •••• •••
Shelbryne Apt 8.3 $ •• ••• ••• ••• •••
Solstice on the Park Apt 9.5 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••
The Blackwood Apt 9.0 $ •••• •• • ••• •••
The Flamingo Apt 8.0 $$ ••• •• •••• •• ••
The Shoreland Apt 8.4 $$ •• ••• •• ••• •••
Twin Towers Apt 8.6 $ ••• •• •••• •• •••
Vue53 Apt 8.4 $$$ ••• ••• •• •• ••
Windermere House Apt 7.0 $$ • •• •••• •• ••
Wolf Point West Apt 9.4 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• •••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings
Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have
consistent pricing/features.
Building Quality Ratings
Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
features can vary significantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality.
Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene.
Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
13MOST 1 st
THE SHORELAND
Hyde Park
$$ 35+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most UChicago Law students
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Review by UChicago Law Student
“Compared to some of the other apartment buildings I would say
What these buildings typically offer: Shoreland is the best value and experience. The front desk staff
make you feel at home and always welcome. Maintenance
requests are usually completed within 48 hours. The lighting and
general apartment experience is better than Regents. Quite a few
Excellent location law students live in Shoreland so you get a nice community feel
and you don't have to leave much. Also the bus stop is right
Reasonably-priced outside and they usually give you $70 of Uber credits per month
apartments for rides home from the law school (after 5:30 and before 8:30
on weeknights).”
Solid amenities
2 nd
REGENTS PARK $$ 30+
PEOPLE
Kenwood
Review by UChicago Law Student
“Amazing place: Great view of the lake; cheap rent for the
amenities; right by the bus stop; indoor pool/jacuzzi/grill; gym;
mailroom/drycleaners. Highly recommend.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 rd
$1,150 $1,400 $2,100 TWIN TOWERS $ 20+
PEOPLE
Kenwood
TOP 5
1st THE SHORELAND 35+ PEOPLE
2nd REGENTS PARK 30+ PEOPLE Review by UChicago Law Student
“This building is incredibly clean with great management, close
to the 172 and the 6 going downtown. Much better value than
3rd TWIN TOWERS 20+ PEOPLE most apartments and the place is continually being updated.”
4th 6022 S DREXEL AVE 15+ PEOPLE
5th BLACKSTONE VILLA 10+ PEOPLE
15HIGHEST 1 st
320 E 21ST ST
South Loop
$$ 9.8
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
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Review by UChicago Law Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: “I love my apartment. It's a large loft in a family friendly
neighborhood. I'm right by the lake, which is great for running,
and the Metra, L-train and bus stops are all within walking
distance.”
High-end amenities
Close proximity to work/ 2 nd
school SOLSTICE ON THE PARK $$$$ 9.5
OVERALL
Hyde Park RATING
Nearby stores/grocery
Excellent management
Review by UChicago Law Student
“Solstice is awesome! Can't beat the living situation here since
the amenities are top-notch.”
3 rd
WOLF POINT WEST $$$$ 9.4
OVERALL
River North RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR
$1,400 $1,700 $2,450
TOP 5
Review by UChicago Law Student
“The whole experience of renting at Wolf Point West has been
excellent. Carlton, my leasing agent, was so helpful in getting me
1st 320 E 21ST ST 9.8 OVERALL
RATING into the perfect unit. I am in love with the design features and I
couldn't ask for a better view! Definitely worth the cost.”
2nd SOLSTICE ON THE PARK 9.5 OVERALL
RATING
3rd WOLF POINT WEST 9.4 OVERALL
RATING
1001 SOUTH STATE
4th
STREET 9.3 OVERALL
RATING
535 NORTH MICHIGAN
5th
AVENUE 9.1 OVERALL
RATING
17BEST FOR 1 st
1001 SOUTH STATE STREET$$$$
South Loop
9.9
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by UChicago Law Student
What top amenity properties typically offer: “I love this building. I was looking for a studio in South Loop and
there are three different layouts. Big fan of the floor to ceiling
windows and the building amenities made it worth it to me.
Excellent outdoor pool with hot tub and TVs, game room, free
printing, gym, etc. Also, the staff and management are super
Great common spaces friendly and it is very close to the 2 and 6 buses in order to get
down to Hyde Park quickly.”
Convenient location
Excellent management
2 nd
Newer construction AMLI LOFTS $$$$ 9.7
AMENITY
South Loop, 850 S Clark St RATING
Review by UChicago Law Student
“Very Happy. Great finishes, friendly doorman, outstanding
location. It’s a little pricey, but completely worth it.”
3 rd
WOLF POINT WEST $$$$ 9.5
AMENITY
River North RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR
$1,500 $1,850 $2,900
TOP 5
1001 SOUTH STATE
1st
STREET 9.9 AMENITY
RATING Review by Working Professional
“The Apartment is great, from the amenities provided to a very
helpful door & management staff. Because it is a new building
2nd AMLI LOFTS 9.7 AMENITY
RATING
with new appliances, I have not had to make any maintenance
calls beyond the occasional request for a new light bulb.
Probably paying a bit too much per square foot, but worth every
penny to live in such a fun area of Chicago.”
3rd WOLF POINT WEST 9.5 AMENITY
RATING
4th NEMA CHICAGO 9.2 AMENITY
RATING
COAST AT LAKESHORE
5th
EAST 9.0 AMENITY
RATING
19BEST FOR 1 st
THE FLAMINGO
Hyde Park, 5500 S Shore Dr
$$ 9.5
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by UChicago Law Student
What top value properties typically offer: “The Flamingo is across from the Shoreland, so it has the same
perks as far as location goes (lake views, right by a 171 bus stop,
huge park for pets, 57th St Beach, Promontory Point, etc.).
However, The Flamingo is quite a bit cheaper, and the
apartments, in my experience, tend to be much larger. Our
Great price-to-space trade apartment has an updated kitchen with new appliances,
off beautiful hardwood floors, awesome lake views, two huge walk-
in closets in the bedroom, 2 more large storage closets, and a ton
Good location of sunlight. If you are looking to save a few hundred bucks a
month and have a large updated space with a ton of storage,
Solid amenities and basic definitely check out the Flamingo!"
features
2 nd
6022 S DREXEL AVE $ 9.2
VALUE
Woodlawn RATING
Review by UChicago Law Student
“This apartment has exceeded my expectations in almost every
way: furniture is provided and it's only a short 8 mins walk to the
law school. There's a jewel osco 2 mins away and the rent is only
800 dollars a month for a comfortable studio.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR
$900 $1,000 $1,600 3 rd
5222-38 S. DREXEL AVENUE 9.1
$
TOP 5
VALUE
Hyde Park RATING
1st THE FLAMINGO 9.5 VALUE
RATING
2nd 6022 S DREXEL AVE 9.2 VALUE
RATING
Review by UChicago Law Student
5222-38 S. DREXEL
3rd
AVENUE 9.1 VALUE
RATING “The apartment complex has decent accommodations and is
reasonably priced if you are planning to split the cost with
roommates. It is two blocks away from the 172 bus that drops off
right in front of the law school."
4th SOLSTICE ON THE PARK 9.0 VALUE
RATING
4th TWIN TOWERS 9.0 VALUE
RATING
20BEST FOR 1 st
THE SHORELAND
Hyde Park
$$
PET OWNERS
Highest-rated properties for pet owners
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Review by UChicago Law Student
What top properties for pet owners typically offer: “Convenience! Free street parking is very accessible. 171 bus stop
out front. Perfect for someone with pets. Great front desk staff”
Larger floorplans 2 nd
VUE53 $$$
Nearby parks and Hyde Park
greenspace
Flexible pet policies
Great management
Review by UChicago Law Student
“There's almost nowhere else in Hyde Park where you can have a
washer/dryer in your apartment. The fact that it's located so
close to Target, CVS, a cafe, and restaurants puts it over the top.
Don't move here if you don't like a modern, industrial aesthetic.
The concrete floors/ceilings could be a little bleak if you don't
enjoy that look to begin with. I live in a north-facing unit, and I
regret that I didn't rent sooner in order to get a south-facing one.
It can be a bit dark for my taste, especially in the winter. The gym
and common spaces are well-maintained, and I really appreciate
the 24/7 doorman. It allows pets that are a certain size. It feels
very safe, and you can pick up your packages at any time
(usually without any wait).”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR
$1,000 $1,200 $1,950 3 rd
SHELBRYNE $
Hyde Park
TOP 5
1st THE SHORELAND
2nd VUE53
Review by UChicago Law Student
“It's cheap in both senses of the word, but allowing pets (for
3rd SHELBRYNE free!!!!) was what was most important for me. Pretty good
management, no real problems yet.”
4th ALGONQUIN APARTMENTS
5th REGENTS PARK
21Townhouses
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT TOWNHOUSES
Townhouses are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a townhouse
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Townhouses can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Townhouse listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You
condo units in high-rises.
can find a townhouse by searching online listings, contacting a
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOUSE landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a townhouse search
Most UChicago Law students opt for larger properties in order to
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOUSE live closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That
said, there are plenty of wonderful townhouses - be prepared to
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS visit more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
the pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.
MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES
TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about townhouses and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
returning deposits. what it may be like. lease.LANDLORD GRADES
and the Renting Process
GRADE LANDLORD Understanding
THE RENTING PROCESS
A AMLI Residential
If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
up on what the process is like:
C+ Crescent Heights
Application process
You will be asked to fill out an application for an
A+ Forest City apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one
month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you
may have to provide alternate information - in the
A+ Golub & Company absence of a social security number, bank accounts,
etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your
A+ Greystar information to approve you based only on your credit
history and income. In the event where there are
issues, a landlord may grant the application on the
A Hyde Park Property Management condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease.
After you're approved
B- Mac Property Management A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
A+ Magellan Property Management to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
after you give proper notification that you are
moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has
A Peak Campus 30 days to return the security deposit at the end of
the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in
full if there are claimed damages to the property or
A+ RMK Management Company other charges outstanding.
What to look out for
B TLC Management Co. Check for additional charges or obligations that could
cost you more than the listed price of a property. This
could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
A+ The Habitat Company insurance requirements, condo fees, common
electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about what previous
electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any
additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to
research the landlord and management company
Landlord Grades before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any
Grades were assigned to landlords by using a specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at
combination of management ratings and overall contact@veryapt.com.
ratings for the properties they manage.
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