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Highlights

  • Welcoming neighborhood setting
  • Peaceful environment

Location

5401 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA|New City
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2/12 bed1 bath1,400 sqft

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About 5401 S May St

HomeApartments in ChicagoNew City 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.


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 5401 S May St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 400 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2.0 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.7 miles away

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Rent trends in New City

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
New City
Chicago
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,111
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$2,219
May 2026$2,257
June 2026$2,198
July 2026$2,192
August 2026$2,189
September 2026$2,195
October 2026$2,294
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in New City
MonthMedian Rent
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
July 2026$1,150
August 2026$1,145
September 2026$1,095
October 2026$1,082

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
B-
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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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