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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

5242 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615, USA|Hyde Park
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Management

Mac Properties

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Leasing office

(844) 432-0208 ext. 3462

Open 

8:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

East Park Tower is highly rated with an impressive Zumper score of 9.7 out of 10, highlighting its exceptional quality and amenities. The property features a unique series of balconies and showcases 50 photos, enhancing transparency for potential renters. With top marks for price, location, and overall value, it occupies the 80.3 percentile for value for money within the local market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, East Park Tower is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elevator
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

east-1bT041 bed1 bath494 sqft$1,620–$2,997 /mo
east-1bT131 bed1 bath629 sqft$1,725–$3,293 /mo
east-1bT121 bed1 bath784 sqft$1,840–$3,404 /mo

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Amenities for East Park Tower

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
ElevatorFitness Center
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

Dry Cleaning ServicePackage Service
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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Fee$350
Monthly Rent$35

Cat policy

Allowed 
Fee$350
Monthly Rent$35

Required one-time fees

Admin Fee$550
Application Fee$65
Building details

Property details

Year built1922
Units140
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About East Park Tower

HomeApartments in ChicagoHyde Park East Park Tower

Located in the heart of Hyde Park, East Park Tower is one of a series of hotel apartment buildings erected in the Hyde Park area between 1918 and 1929. This ten story Georgian style building features terra cotta trim, classical columns and Palladian windows. Other features include a series of balconies up the center bay of the south wing and a horizontal brick and terra cotta belt course at the top level.


Year Built: 1922

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, East Park Tower is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated East Park Tower
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
East Park Tower offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
East Park Tower goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, East Park Tower receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
East Park Tower offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
East Park Tower has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at East Park Tower.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
East Park Tower has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 6 highest rated

I have been living in this building for over 6 months and so far has been great. Management and maintenance staff have been really responsive about every problem I have had so far. Also, the building has been renovated (hallways and reception) and is looking much better :)

Olivia Bordeu

Olivia Bordeu

Feb 26, 2019

Ms. Chandra Lee is the best! I've often been in the Kenwood office retrieving my packages (I would also like to thank her for not judging their number) and she is always so sweet and helpful. No matter how your day went, I'm sure that even a brief interaction will put a smile on your face.

Patricia Chiril

Patricia Chiril

Aug 30, 2022

We’re sharing just 6 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

East Park Tower is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

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 East Park Tower compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
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
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Hyde Park

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 47% higher than 1-bedrooms in Hyde Park.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Hyde Park
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,522
October 2023$1,502
November 2023$1,507
December 2023$1,565
January 2024$1,595
February 2024$1,627
March 2024$1,926
April 2024$1,745
May 2024$1,751
June 2024$1,764
July 2024$1,931
August 2024$1,691
September 2024$1,682
October 2024$1,630
November 2024$1,568
December 2024$1,501
January 2025$1,483
February 2025$1,495
March 2025$1,520
April 2025$1,512
May 2025$1,502
June 2025$1,531
July 2025$1,580
August 2025$1,516
September 2025$1,450
A table of studio rental data trends in Hyde Park
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,215
October 2023$1,138
November 2023$1,109
December 2023$1,078
January 2024$1,081
February 2024$1,050
March 2024$1,051
April 2024$1,051
May 2024$1,050
June 2024$1,066
July 2024$1,110
August 2024$1,102
September 2024$1,108
October 2024$1,078
November 2024$1,081
December 2024$1,085
January 2025$1,094
February 2025$1,091
March 2025$1,142
April 2025$1,150
May 2025$1,170
June 2025$1,144
July 2025$1,137
August 2025$1,142
September 2025$1,150

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 5242 S Hyde Park Blvd?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$69,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $69,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,725.
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Schools near East Park Tower

Bret Harte Elementary School

1556 e 56th st

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-8Public
C

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

1119 e 46th st

chicago, IL, 60653

PK, K-8Public
C-

Woodlawn Elementary Community School

6657 s kimbark ave

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-6Public
C

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School

1415 e 70th st

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-8Public
C

Thomas Early Childhood Center

3625 s hoyne ave

chicago, IL, 60609

PKPublic
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Getting around Chicago near 5242 S Hyde Park Blvd

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 5242 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Trader Joe's
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Harper Foods
1455 E 57th St
Zaleski & Horvath MarketCafe
1323 E 57th St
Valley of Jordan
1009 E 53rd St

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