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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Large windows
  • Easily accessible
  • Carved-wood banisters
  • Art nouveau style
  • Hand-laid arts and crafts style mosaic floors
  • Bright, updated interiors

Location

5049 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615, USA|Kenwood
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Management

Mac Properties

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Leasing office

(872) 313-4433

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8:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

5049 S. Drexel Boulevard is highly regarded with a Zumper Expert Rating of 9.7, reflecting its desirability among renters, while its price and location ratings of 10 indicate exceptional value and accessibility to key amenities. Notable features include large windows, art nouveau style, and hand-laid mosaic floors, complemented by impressive amenities rated 9 out of 10. Additionally, the nearby top-rated elementary school, along with 41 detailed photos, enhances the property's appeal and provides prospective renters with thorough insight.

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, 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

5049-1bc1 bed1 bath675 sqft$1,480–$2,738 /mo

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Amenities for 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood Floor

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Fee$350
Monthly Rent$30

Cat policy

Allowed 
Fee$350
Monthly Rent$30

Required one-time fees

Admin Fee$550
Application Fee$65
Building details

Property details

Year built1912
Units30
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About 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

HomeApartments in ChicagoKenwood 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

Experience the craftsmanship of early 20th century architectural details: hand-laid Arts and Crafts style mosaic floors, carved-wood banisters and wrought-iron balustrades marked by the flowery emblems of the Art Nouveau style. With bright, updated interiors and natural hardwood floors throughout, these apartments are an ideal space in which to make your home. Large windows provide natural light and ventilation. Limited on-site parking is available. Nearby public transportation and major highways, coupled with the University of Chicago's complimentary shuttle service make the property easily accessible not just to the University, but to the entire city.


Year Built: 1912

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, 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard 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 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard
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.
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard 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.
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard 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, 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard 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.
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard 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.
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard 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 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard.
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.
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard 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

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I appreciate Maryah Lupa! She so professional and careful. She is in touch every time. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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Alex Alex

Aug 11, 2022

" Ruth is the Truth" I was having some issues with some things in my newly rented apartment, after expressing my concerns to Ruth she insured me that it'll be taken care of. She made sure to handle my concerns with a quickness, Thank you again Ruth!!!

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Aug 09, 2022

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5049 S. Drexel Boulevard is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 7 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 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
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

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Rent trends in Kenwood

1-bedroom apartments at 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Kenwood.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Kenwood
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,523
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 Kenwood
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,192
October 2023$1,194
November 2023$1,258
December 2023$1,250
January 2024$1,299
February 2024$1,305
March 2024$1,235
April 2024$1,280
May 2024$1,415
June 2024$1,352
July 2024$1,427
August 2024$1,141
September 2024$1,269
October 2024$1,344
November 2024$1,122
December 2024$1,113
January 2025$1,079
February 2025$1,141
March 2025$1,127
April 2025$1,160
May 2025$1,183
June 2025$1,164
July 2025$1,359
August 2025$1,447
September 2025$1,470

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,480.
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Schools near 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

Reavis Elementary Math & Science Special School

834 e 50th st

chicago, IL, 60615

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 5049 S Drexel Blvd

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 5049 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

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 10-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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