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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Friendly community
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Spacious layout
- Vibrant living experience
Location
5543 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60621, USA|Englewood
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Contact
Funsho Macaulay
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Property Overview
Situated in a friendly community, this residence offers a spacious layout and central heating and air conditioning for comfort. Its vibrant living experience is highlighted by 13 available photos, providing prospective renters a comprehensive look at the space. Additionally, it is pet-friendly, with a supply store conveniently located nearby.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Images Available- Laundry available on site
- Pet friendly
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 5543 S Shields Ave, Englewood
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Central Heat |
| Has Dedicated Parking Spot | Heating |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 5543 S Shields Ave
Book a tour by copying this link below into your browser. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE ADDRESS & UNIT # DURING BOOKING TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY. https calendly com funshomacaulay 30min Welcome to your future home in the lively Englewood neighborhood of Chicago! This charming property invites you to experience comfort and convenience in a friendly community. Featuring a spacious layout, this property boasts ample room for your lifestyle. Enjoy the benefits of central heating and air conditioning, ensuring year-round comfort. Ceiling fans add to the refreshing ambiance, perfect for those warmer days. While utilities such as gas, electricity, and water are not included, the opportunity to personalize your utility usage awaits. Take advantage of nearby amenities, including parks, shopping, and eateries, which enhance the vibrant living experience. Don't miss out on this fantastic rental opportunity in Englewood! Contact us today to schedule...
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 5543 S Shields Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Englewood |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60621 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Englewood
3-bedroom apartments at 5543 S Shields Ave cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Englewood
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,237 |
| July 2024 | $3,286 |
| August 2024 | $3,019 |
| September 2024 | $3,002 |
| October 2024 | $2,997 |
| November 2024 | $2,921 |
| December 2024 | $2,891 |
| January 2025 | $2,880 |
| February 2025 | $2,917 |
| March 2025 | $2,888 |
| April 2025 | $2,911 |
| May 2025 | $2,944 |
| June 2025 | $2,961 |
| July 2025 | $2,986 |
| August 2025 | $2,854 |
| September 2025 | $2,699 |
| October 2025 | $2,650 |
| November 2025 | $2,839 |
| December 2025 | $2,640 |
| January 2026 | $2,649 |
| February 2026 | $2,751 |
| March 2026 | $2,932 |
| April 2026 | $2,985 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,590 |
| July 2024 | $1,661 |
| August 2024 | $1,600 |
| September 2024 | $1,584 |
| October 2024 | $1,646 |
| November 2024 | $1,585 |
| December 2024 | $1,637 |
| January 2025 | $1,606 |
| February 2025 | $1,512 |
| March 2025 | $1,507 |
| April 2025 | $1,578 |
| May 2025 | $1,681 |
| June 2025 | $1,630 |
| July 2025 | $1,610 |
| August 2025 | $1,567 |
| September 2025 | $1,710 |
| October 2025 | $1,614 |
| November 2025 | $1,712 |
| December 2025 | $1,710 |
| January 2026 | $1,564 |
| February 2026 | $1,657 |
| March 2026 | $1,865 |
| April 2026 | $1,865 |
| May 2026 | $1,750 |
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Can I afford to live at 5543 S Shields Ave?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$72,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $1,800 |
Schools near 5543 S Shields Ave
Jesse Sherwood Elementary School
245 w 57th st
chicago, IL, 60621
PK, K-8Public
C
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
8 w root st
chicago, IL, 60609
K-6Public
A-
Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center
1701 west 63rd st
chicago, IL, 60636
PKPublic
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
1119 e 46th st
chicago, IL, 60653
PK, K-8Public
C-
Chicago Commons Paulo Freire Center
1653 west 43rd st
chicago, IL, 60609
PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 5543 S Shields Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5543 S Shields Ave, Chicago
Groceries
3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
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
7/10
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
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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