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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • Modern amenities
  • Close knit apartment community
  • Beautiful brick facade

Location

5535 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA|Hyde Park
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Management

Mac Properties

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Leasing office

(312) 766-8699

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Monday 8:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

5535 S. Kimbark Avenue earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 Zumper Expert Rating, reflecting standout location, quality, amenities, and trustworthiness, along with solid price-to-value balance. Its prime location, modern amenities, close-knit apartment community, and beautiful brick facade are complemented by nearby schools, abundant photos, and pet-friendly nearby resources.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Price, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

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

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

5535-1bA1 bed1 bath654 sqft$2,095 /mo1 unit available
5535-2bA2 bed1 bath653+ sqft$2,450–$2,730 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor

Appliances

Stainless Steel Appliances

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryRecreation Room
Residents Lounge
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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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Cat Fee

One-time. 2 cats max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$350

Cat Rent

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$35

Dog

Dog Fee

One-time. 2 dogs max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$350

Dog Rent

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$35

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Building details

Property details

Units19
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About 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue

HomeApartments in ChicagoHyde Park 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue

5535 S. Kimbark, a close knit yet spacious apartment community with a beautiful brick facade, is centrally located in one of Chicago’s most historic and happening neighborhoods- Hyde Park. Just two blocks from the University of Chicago and two blocks from 53rd Street Corridor's eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and apartments, there isn’t a reason not to love these Hyde Park apartments and their prime location. 5535 S. Kimbark’s building offers new, modern amenities within the classic context of a historic architecture. These Hyde Park rentals offer 1 bedroom apartments for rent and 2 bedroom apartments for rent. We hope you find our apartments in Hyde Park located at 5535 S. Kimbark to be a top-rated option for your new home, and enjoy the spacious 1 bedroom apartments for rent and 2 bedroom apartments for rent available. Let us know if there is anything our team at Mac Properties can do to help you with your hunt for Hyde Park apartments! Mac Properties owns and manages 90+ Hy


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Price, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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.
5535 S. Kimbark Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue 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.
5535 S. Kimbark Avenue 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.
5535 S. Kimbark Avenue 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 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue.
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.
5535 S. Kimbark Avenue 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.

5535 S. Kimbark Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

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 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 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

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Rent trends in Hyde Park

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 24% higher than 1-bedrooms in Hyde Park.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue to be 13% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Hyde Park.

Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
Hyde Park
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,618
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$1,473
October 2025$1,495
November 2025$1,520
December 2025$1,495
January 2026$1,496
February 2026$1,516
March 2026$1,657
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,684
June 2026$1,691
July 2026$1,658
August 2026$1,650
September 2026$1,650
A table of studio rental data trends in Hyde Park
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,073
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
October 2025$1,161
November 2025$1,155
December 2025$1,150
January 2026$1,150
February 2026$1,150
March 2026$1,177
April 2026$1,259
May 2026$1,308
June 2026$1,239
July 2026$1,235
August 2026$1,241
September 2026$1,224

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$83,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $83,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,095.
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Schools near 5535 S. Kimbark Avenue

Ray Elementary School

5631 s kimbark ave

chicago, IL, 60637

PK, K-8Public
B-

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

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

8 w root st

chicago, IL, 60609

K-6Public
A-
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Getting around Chicago near 5535 S Kimbark Ave

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample 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 5535 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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