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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

5229 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, USA|Hyde Park
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Management

Mac Properties

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Leasing office

(708) 328-7166

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Property Overview

5229 S. Drexel Avenue is a highly rated property, earning a strong Zumper expert rating of 9.2 out of 10, highlighting its excellent price-value balance and top-tier amenities. With a perfect location rating of 10, it offers residents easy access to transportation and local attractions. Notable features include art nouveau designs, bright updated interiors, and pet-friendly services, making it an appealing option for those seeking both style and convenience in living.

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

9.2
Excellent
5229 S. Drexel Avenue is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

5229smtr2 bed1 bath1,055 sqft$2,099–$3,883 /mo
5229-3bB3 bed2 bath1,602 sqft$2,395–$3,545 /mo

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Amenities for 5229 S. Drexel Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood Floor

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry
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 built1914
Units7
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About 5229 S. Drexel Avenue

HomeApartments in ChicagoHyde Park 5229 S. Drexel Avenue

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: 1914

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.
9.2
/10
Excellent
5229 S. Drexel Avenue is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 5229 S. Drexel Avenue
Price·9A 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.
5229 S. Drexel Avenue stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 5229 S. Drexel Avenue is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
5229 S. Drexel 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.
5229 S. Drexel 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 5229 S. Drexel 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.
5229 S. Drexel 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.

5229 S. Drexel Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 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 5229 S. Drexel Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 591 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Hyde Park

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 5229 S. Drexel Avenue to be 36% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Hyde Park.

3-bedroom apartments at 5229 S. Drexel Avenue cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Hyde Park.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Hyde Park
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,524
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$1,523
A table of studio rental data trends in Hyde Park
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,205
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$1,140

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$83,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $83,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,099.
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Schools near 5229 S. Drexel Avenue

Kozminski Community Academy

936 e 54th 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

Christopher Elementary School

5042 s artesian ave

chicago, IL, 60632

K-8Public
C
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Neighborhood

Hyde Park | Chicago, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Chicago near 5229 S Drexel 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

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 5229 S Drexel Ave, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

7/10
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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