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Highlights

  • Green space
  • Granite countertops, tiled floors

Location

5050 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA|New City
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WPD Management LLC

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(773) 217-0445

Property Overview

5050 S Laflin St is a highly rated, competitively priced rental option, with Zumper Expert scores highlighting its excellent overall value, top-tier quality, and strong trustworthiness. Residents benefit from a 10/10 location near a top-rated high school and convenient access to key destinations, while enjoying desirable features like green space, granite countertops, and tiled floors that support a comfortable, well-equipped living experience.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
5050 S Laflin St 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

  • High school nearby

Floor plans

2/12 bed1 bath$1,686 /mo1 unit availableDiscover comfort at 5050 S Laflin St Chicago, IL 60609. This charming 2-bed, 1-bath apartment offers hardwood flooring, an updated open kitchen with granite countertops and tiled floors, and bright living spaces. The neighborhood offers access to community-driven amenities, including proximity to Sherman Park for green space and sports, various local dining/shopping options, and easy transit via CTA bus routes and the Ashland Orange Line. Make your move today—reach out before it’s gone!

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About 5050 S Laflin St

HomeApartments in ChicagoNew City 5050 S Laflin St

Discover comfort at 5050 S Laflin St Chicago, IL 60609. This charming 2-bed, 1-bath apartment offers hardwood flooring, an updated open kitchen with granite countertops and tiled floors, and bright living spaces. The neighborhood offers access to community-driven amenities, including proximity to Sherman Park for green space and sports, various local dining/shopping options, and easy transit via CTA bus routes and the Ashland Orange Line. Make your move today—reach out before it’s gone!


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
5050 S Laflin St 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 5050 S Laflin St
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.
5050 S Laflin St 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, 5050 S Laflin St 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.
5050 S Laflin St 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.
5050 S Laflin St 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 5050 S Laflin St.
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.
5050 S Laflin St 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.

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 5050 S Laflin St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in New City

2-bedroom apartments at 5050 S Laflin St cost about 30% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New City.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
New City
Chicago
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,377
July 2024$2,354
August 2024$2,210
September 2024$2,235
October 2024$2,200
November 2024$2,118
December 2024$1,961
January 2025$1,932
February 2025$1,991
March 2025$2,036
April 2025$2,050
May 2025$2,040
June 2025$2,012
July 2025$2,172
August 2025$2,064
September 2025$1,986
October 2025$1,940
November 2025$1,952
December 2025$1,950
January 2026$1,997
February 2026$2,041
March 2026$2,232
April 2026$2,219
May 2026$2,257
June 2026$2,202
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in New City
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,096
September 2024$1,100
October 2024$1,123
November 2024$1,195
December 2024$900
January 2025$1,100
February 2025$1,100
March 2025$1,350
April 2025$1,350
July 2025$998
August 2025$999
September 2025$998

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$67,440/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,440 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,686.
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Schools near 5050 S Laflin St

Arthur A. Libby Elementary School

5300 s loomis blvd

chicago, IL, 60609

PK, K-8Public
C

Chicago Commons Paulo Freire Center

1653 west 43rd st

chicago, IL, 60609

PKPublic

Christopher Elementary School

5042 s artesian ave

chicago, IL, 60632

K-8Public
C

Talman Elementary School

5450 s talman ave

chicago, IL, 60632

PK, K-8Public
B-

Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center

1701 west 63rd st

chicago, IL, 60636

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

New City | Chicago, IL

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

Getting around Chicago near 5050 S Laflin St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
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 5050 S Laflin St, Chicago

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

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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