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- Spacious bedrooms
- Vibrant community
- Convenient laundry hookups
- Bright and cozy living space
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5118 S May St #1, Chicago, IL 60609, USA|New City
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Amenities for 5118 S May St #1, New City
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Forced Air |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Five Rooms |
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About 5118 S May St #1
Property Status: Active Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of New City (Back of the Yards)! This well-maintained unit offers spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and convenient laundry hookups. Enjoy a bright and cozy living space in a vibrant community. Landlord is seeking 720 credit score, no exemptions. Office Phone: (888) 574-9405 Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5118 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | New City |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60609 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in New City
2-bedroom apartments at 5118 S May St #1 cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
New City
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,601 |
| October 2023 | $2,591 |
| November 2023 | $2,636 |
| December 2023 | $2,691 |
| January 2024 | $2,724 |
| February 2024 | $2,722 |
| March 2024 | $2,929 |
| April 2024 | $2,662 |
| May 2024 | $2,648 |
| June 2024 | $2,764 |
| July 2024 | $2,862 |
| August 2024 | $2,702 |
| September 2024 | $2,706 |
| October 2024 | $2,704 |
| November 2024 | $2,621 |
| December 2024 | $2,508 |
| January 2025 | $2,470 |
| February 2025 | $2,498 |
| March 2025 | $2,508 |
| April 2025 | $2,495 |
| May 2025 | $2,498 |
| June 2025 | $2,498 |
| July 2025 | $2,550 |
| August 2025 | $2,498 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,250 |
| October 2023 | $1,198 |
| November 2023 | $1,191 |
| December 2023 | $1,169 |
| January 2024 | $1,225 |
| February 2024 | $1,200 |
| March 2024 | $1,200 |
| April 2024 | $1,262 |
| May 2024 | $1,454 |
| June 2024 | $1,385 |
| July 2024 | $1,274 |
| August 2024 | $1,127 |
| September 2024 | $1,186 |
| October 2024 | $1,443 |
| November 2024 | $1,452 |
| December 2024 | $1,368 |
| January 2025 | $1,350 |
| February 2025 | $1,331 |
| March 2025 | $1,336 |
| April 2025 | $1,299 |
| May 2025 | $1,296 |
| June 2025 | $1,287 |
| July 2025 | $1,277 |
| August 2025 | $1,228 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 years ago | $900 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $900 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath |
Schools near 5118 S May St #1
William T. Sherman Elementary School
1000 w 52nd st
chicago, IL, 60609
PK, K-8Public
C
Christopher Elementary School
5042 s artesian ave
chicago, IL, 60632
K-8Public
C
Talman Elementary School
5450 s talman ave
chicago, IL, 60632
PK, K-8Public
B-
Thomas Early Childhood Center
3625 s hoyne ave
chicago, IL, 60609
PKPublic
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
1119 e 46th st
chicago, IL, 60653
PK, K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood
New City | Chicago, IL
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Chicago near 5118 S May St #1
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5118 S May St #1, Chicago
Groceries
5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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