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5401 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA|New City
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Floor plans
| 2/1 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 1,400 sqft | $1,500 /mo |
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Amenities for 5401 S May St
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan | Central Heat |
| Hardwood Floor | Heating |
Appliances
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Controlled Access |
Grounds
| Gate | Storage |
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Policies and fees
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 6 |
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About 5401 S May St
Located at 5401 S May St, Chicago, IL, this property provides a peaceful environment with convenient access to the city's amenities. This well-maintained property is ideal for those seeking a welcoming neighborhood setting. Experience the blend of comfort and security at 5401 S May St, your next home in Chicago.
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Rent trends in New City
2-bedroom apartments at 5401 S May St cost about 16% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New City.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
New City
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,097 |
| May 2024 | $2,248 |
| June 2024 | $2,337 |
| July 2024 | $2,354 |
| August 2024 | $2,210 |
| September 2024 | $2,235 |
| October 2024 | $2,200 |
| November 2024 | $2,118 |
| December 2024 | $1,961 |
| January 2025 | $1,932 |
| February 2025 | $1,991 |
| March 2025 | $2,036 |
| April 2025 | $2,050 |
| May 2025 | $2,040 |
| June 2025 | $2,012 |
| July 2025 | $2,172 |
| August 2025 | $2,064 |
| September 2025 | $1,986 |
| October 2025 | $1,940 |
| November 2025 | $1,952 |
| December 2025 | $1,950 |
| January 2026 | $1,997 |
| February 2026 | $2,041 |
| March 2026 | $2,232 |
| April 2026 | $2,225 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,095 |
| June 2024 | $1,095 |
| August 2024 | $1,096 |
| September 2024 | $1,100 |
| October 2024 | $1,123 |
| November 2024 | $1,195 |
| December 2024 | $900 |
| January 2025 | $1,100 |
| February 2025 | $1,100 |
| March 2025 | $1,350 |
| April 2025 | $1,350 |
| July 2025 | $998 |
| August 2025 | $999 |
| September 2025 | $998 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5401 S May St
Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School
955 w garfield blvd
chicago, IL, 60621
PK, K-8Public
C-
Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center
1701 west 63rd st
chicago, IL, 60636
PKPublic
Chicago Commons Paulo Freire Center
1653 west 43rd st
chicago, IL, 60609
PKPublic
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
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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 5401 S May St
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
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5401 S May St, Chicago
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
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 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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