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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Great amenities
  • Newly remodeled community

Location

5051 S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, USA|Grand Boulevard
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Management

CYM Living LLC

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Leasing office

(773) 448-4170

Property Overview

5051 S Forrestville is a newly remodeled community with strong amenities and a high overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.9 out of 10, reflecting excellent quality (10/10) and trustworthiness (9/10). With top scores for location (10/10), competitive pricing (8/10), and strong value for money in the area, it offers convenient access to a nearby top-rated high school and multiple pet supply stores, and includes extensive listing photos that help renters understand what the property offers.

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

8.9
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, 5051 S Forrestville is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Amenities, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5051 S Forrestville 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

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2 bed1 bath880 sqft$1,675 /mo1 unit available
5 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment5 bed2 bath1,606 sqft$2,175 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 5051 S Forrestville

Apartment Amenities

1st Floor

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About 5051 S Forrestville

HomeApartments in ChicagoGrand Boulevard 5051 S Forrestville

Come check out 5051 S Forrestville Ave, a newly remodeled community in Chicago's beautiful Washington Park neighborhood! 5051 S Forrestville offers 1 to 5 bedroom apartments with great amenities. Walking distance to Washington Park, Walgreens, and The University of Chicago campus. This property is easily accessible via the CTA Green line at 51st and CTA bus lines 3, 4, & 15. Call today to schedule your showing with CYM Living!


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.
8.9
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, 5051 S Forrestville is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Amenities, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5051 S Forrestville 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 5051 S Forrestville
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 5051 S Forrestville is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Grand Boulevard. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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, 5051 S Forrestville 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.
5051 S Forrestville 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.
5051 S Forrestville 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 5051 S Forrestville.
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.
5051 S Forrestville 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.

5051 S Forrestville is great for:

Pet owners

  • 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 5051 S Forrestville compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 5-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Grand Boulevard

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 5051 S Forrestville to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Grand Boulevard.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Grand Boulevard
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,758
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$1,473
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$1,681
A table of studio rental data trends in Grand Boulevard
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$3,949
July 2024$1,025
August 2024$1,012
September 2024$943
October 2024$915
November 2024$850
March 2025$1,037
April 2025$1,312
May 2025$1,004
June 2025$1,108
July 2025$1,011
August 2025$770
September 2025$800
October 2025$727
November 2025$612
December 2025$651
January 2026$650
February 2026$718
March 2026$852
April 2026$767
May 2026$818

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,675.
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Schools near 5051 S Forrestville

Burke Elementary School

5356 s king dr

chicago, IL, 60615

PK, K-8Public
C-

Ariel Elementary Community Academy

1119 e 46th st

chicago, IL, 60653

PK, K-8Public
C-

Bronzeville Classical Elementary School

8 w root st

chicago, IL, 60609

K-6Public
A-

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
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Getting around Chicago near 5051 S Forrestville Ave

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

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 5051 S Forrestville Ave, Chicago

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-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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