Hyde Park Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide

South Side neighborhood home to University of Chicago with museums, lakefront, intellectual atmosphere, and diverse community.

Chicago, ILAvg Rent: $1,550/moWalk Score: 85
Walkability
85
Walk Score
Transit
75
Transit Score
Commute
25-35 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good (improving)
Rating

Hyde Park Rent Prices

Studio
$900
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,200
per month
2 Bedrooms
$1,700
per month
3 Bedrooms
$2,400
per month

Rent Trend: Stable, affordable

Neighborhood Character

Vibe & Demographics

Neighborhood Vibe
Academic, diverse, quieter
Demographics
Students, professors, families, diverse residents
Best For
StudentsAcademicsFamiliesBudget-conscious

Lifestyle & Amenities

Restaurant Scene
Diverse, international, casual
Nightlife
Limited - student bars, quiet
Schools
Excellent - University Lab Schools

Pros & Cons of Living in Hyde Park

Pros

  • Affordable
  • Intellectual
  • Lakefront
  • Museums

Cons

  • Distance from downtown
  • Surrounding areas rough
  • Limited nightlife
  • Transit could be better

Parks & Recreation

  • Jackson Park
  • Promontory Point
  • Midway Plaisance

Public Transit

  • Metra Electric
  • Red Line extension planned
  • Bus lines

Popular Streets

  • 53rd Street
  • Harper Avenue
  • Lake Park Avenue

Key Amenities

  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • University of Chicago
  • Lakefront
  • 53rd Street corridor

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