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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious apartments
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Granite countertops

Location

5100 S Ellis Ave # 5120, Chicago, IL 60615, USA|Hyde Park
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Management

Mac Properties

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Leasing office

(872) 313-4436

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8:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

5100 S. Ellis Avenue is a highly rated, competitively priced community with an overall 9.4/10 Zumper Expert Rating and strong scores for price, amenities, quality, trustworthiness, and a perfect 10/10 for location. Residents can expect spacious apartments with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, along with an excellent value per square foot. With 22 detailed photos available, renters get a clear, transparent view of the property’s elevated living experience and offerings.

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

9.4
Excellent
5100 S. Ellis 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
  • Images Available
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

5100-4ba4 bed4 bath1,679 sqft$3,695–$4,582 /mo
5100-4bb4 bed4 bath1,766 sqft$4,095–$5,078 /mo

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Amenities for 5100 S. Ellis Avenue

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Roof Deck

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

Applicants

Applicationfee

Per-applicant.

$65

REQUIRED FEES

Adminfee

One-time.

$550

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$30

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$30

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

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Building details

Property details

Year built1921
Units9
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About 5100 S. Ellis Avenue

HomeApartments in ChicagoHyde Park 5100 S. Ellis Avenue

Spacious apartments in Hyde Park with decorative features, a plethora of natural sunlight, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and bathrooms in each bedroom make 5100 S. Ellis Avenue an ideal home. These Hyde Park Chicago apartments are near a variety of beautiful public parks, and within a mile of the University of Chicago. 5100 S. Ellis Avenue offers 4 bedroom apartments in Hyde Park, as well as Hyde Park studio apartments. If you are interested in these 4 bedroom or studio Hyde Park Chicago apartments located at 5100 S. Ellis Avenue, please set up a tour with a Mac Properties leasing agent. We hope to welcome you to the neighborhood and get you set up in one of our spacious Hyde Park rentals soon!


Year Built: 1921

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.
9.4
/10
Excellent
5100 S. Ellis 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 5100 S. Ellis 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.
5100 S. Ellis 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·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.
5100 S. Ellis Avenue 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, 5100 S. Ellis 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.
5100 S. Ellis 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.
5100 S. Ellis 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 5100 S. Ellis 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.
5100 S. Ellis 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.

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 5100 S. Ellis Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 4-bedroom is 548 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Hyde Park

4-bedroom apartments at 5100 S. Ellis Avenue cost about 22% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Hyde Park.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Hyde Park
Chicago
A table of studio rental data trends in Chicago
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,760
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$1,473
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$1,672
A table of studio rental data trends in Hyde Park
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,051
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$1,142
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$1,339

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 5100 S Ellis Ave # 5120?

Bedrooms

4+ 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

$155,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $155,800 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $3,895.
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Schools near 5100 S. Ellis Avenue

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-

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 5100 S Ellis Ave # 5120

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
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 5100 S Ellis Ave # 5120, 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

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
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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