REVIEWS AND ADVICE FROM CURRENT STUDENTS UCHICAGO LAW SCHOOL HOUSING GUIDE 2021
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
Start with the Housing Facts section. This section should help you determine the type of apartment you'd 3 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay Our data on housing in rent. Read about diferent neighborhoods and narrow down your search to parts of the city that you like most. 8 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW Most popular neighborhoods for Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the UChicago Law students best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g. 9 Hyde Park best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you. 11 Kenwood Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set 12 South Loop up appointments for the apartments you like most. 13 Woodlawn
14 DATA TABLE ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE Compiled from UChicago Law student reviews All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real renters in Chicago. We asked students to rate their apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories: 16 APARTMENT RATINGS Top apartments, based on the feedback of UChicago Law students
16 Most Popular 17 Highest Rated 18 Best for Amenities 19 Best for Value Overall Value Management 20 Best for Pet Owners
22 LANDLORDS Ratings for landlords and management companies
Amenities Location Safety
Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment buildings for UChicago Law students. If you are interested in additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing question, you can reach us at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The reviews and ratings presented throughout the guide and the VeryApt website do not refect the opinions, position, or endorsement of VeryApt. The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents. VeryApt assumes no responsibility for readers' or users' interpretation of the data. The results do not in any way constitute a warranty or representation by VeryApt as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. We encourage you to check all available sources of information about properties prior to renting. Where UChicago Law students Who UChicago Law students live live with
50% Hyde Park 45% Alone 25% Kenwood 25% Spouse/partner 10% South Loop 30% Roommate 5% Woodlawn (excluding spouse/ 10% Other (<5% each) partner)
12% of UChicago Law students live with pets
What type of properties What size residences UChicago UChicago Law students live in Law students live in
70% Large property (50+ 15% Studio units) 45% One bedrooms 20% Mid-size property (20-49 units) 30% Two bedrooms 10% Small property (2-9 10% Three or more units) bedrooms
Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size $1,175 Studio $1,420 1BR $2,000 2BR
15% 20% 30% 35% $2,330 0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+ 3BR
Rent versus own Commute methods 97% Rent 3% Own
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CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for UChicago Law students
1 Hyde Park 2 Kenwood Other Neighborhoods
50% of UChicago Law students 20% of UChicago Law students less than 5% each
Hyde Park is the most popular UChicago Law students typically choose neighborhood for UChicago Law Kenwood to live in popular apartment 5 The Loop students, mainly because of the buildings that provide ideal extremely easy commute to class and environments for getting to know other relatively afordable housing options. UChicago grad students. The area is 6 Near South Side generally quiet and relaxing, especially when compared to Downtown. 7 West Loop
3 South Loop 4 Woodlawn
10% of UChicago Law students 5% of UChicago Law students
South Loop is relaxed when compared to Just south of campus, Woodlawn ofers a some of the social neighborhoods in very quick commute to class and a nice Chicago, but it still provides for a great selection of spacious and afordable neighborhood for those looking to enjoy units. It's a longer commute to Downtown Chicago. The area is full of Downtown though, so it's not the most restaurants to explore and great for social of neighborhoods. students looking to enjoy the big city life.
8 Hyde Park Chicago's Historical Neighborhood
ABOUT HYDE PARK
One of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods, Hyde Park efortlessly combines modern fair with a rich historical background. Savor delectable cuisine at the upscale Mesler Kitchen in the Sophy Hotel or feel the heat of Caribbean passion at Ja' Grill. Neighborhood residents insist it's one of the most best spots in the city. Hyde Park is an exciting place to live no matter who you are!
Walkable History Clean
Diverse
MEDIAN RENTS IN HYDE PARK $900 $1,450 $1,950 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT HYDE PARK
Review by UChicago Law Student EVERETT Review by UChicago Law Student SHORELAND Great for school - short commutes, pretty parks by the Hyde Park is great to be in for 1L since you'll need to be lake. The neighborhood is generally safe and there are at the law school all the time. some good restaurants nearby. The neighborhood is also quieter than areas like South Loop.
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Kenwood Chicago's Best By The Lake
ABOUT KENWOOD
Kenwood is home to a few popular apartment complexes like Regents Park, which ofer social scenes that are ideal for getting to know classmates and other UChicago grad students. That said, if you want to grab a meal with friends or hang out at a bar, you're better of heading to Hyde Park or taking a trip uptown. By most accounts, Kenwood is quiet, safe, and afordable. The commute to class is very manageable with a bike or a car, and the CTA 172 will take you straight to campus.
Popular Apartments Quiet
MEDIAN RENTS IN KENWOOD $1,200 $1,350 $1,550 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT KENWOOD
Review by UChicago Law Student TWIN TOWERS Review by UChicago Law Student REGENTS PARK My building is a 5 min walk to Whole Foods and 12 min It's a cute neighborhood, lots of young professionals, walk to Target. Hyde Park is getting more restaurants beautiful architecture, close proximity to school and and bars, but I wish there were better options. It is nice super close to the city. Downside is few good food to be close to my friends and close to campus though. options and can get boring. But I love the free bus!
11 South Loop Up-and-coming Neighborhood with Rich History
ABOUT SOUTH LOOP
Filled with attractive parks and magnifcent historical landmarks, South Loop is a place for everyone. From Music at the Chicago Blues Festival to history at the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium, this neighborhood encompasses a rich cultural diversity. It also ofers easy access to The Loop/all of Downtown Chicago, so the location is spectacular.
Many Amenities Landmarsk
Centrally Located
MEDIAN RENTS IN SOUTH LOOP $1,750 $2,100 $2,500 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT SOUTH LOOP
Review by UChicago Law Student 1620 S MICH. Review by UChicago Law Student AMLI 900 South Loop is a great option because it's easy to get to I have really enjoyed living here. It has a good variety of both Hyde Park and downtown. There isn't much by way restaurants and bars, and it is easy to get to and from of restaurants/bars (at least in comparison to some of school. I also love feeling more like a part of the city the other neighborhoods), but it's also a lot cheaper than I did while living in Hyde Park. I can easily walk than downtown or the other neighborhoods west and many places and if not, I am close to several diferent north of downtown. subway lines.
12 Woodlawn South Side of Chicago
ABOUT WOODLAWN
Woodlawn ofers an easy commute to campus. Students can usually walk from their homes to class in just a few minutes. Additionally, Woodlawn boasts plenty of spacious units that ofer amazing value for the cost of rent. Some units are even subsidized by the University of Chicago. That said, the social scene in Woodlawn tends to be less active and there are fewer community amenities.
University of Chicago Afordable
Near Hyde Park
MEDIAN RENTS IN WOODLAWN $750 $900 $1,150 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT WOODLAWN
Review by UChicago Law Student UNIV. CONDOS Review by UChicago Law Student HOUSE I think Woodlawn is fantastic. It's a lot less expensive I thought the neighborhood would be a problem, but I than Hyde Park and Robust Cofee Shop is just down the live so close to campus that I can see a blue light from street from me. Also it is a lot closer to the L than the my living room window. If anything, I feel safer here than rest of Hyde Park, which makes getting downtown super downtown. easy. There are fewer students, which I guess represents some downside for those trying to get out and meet people, but the neighborhood is quiet.
13 KEY APARTMENT •••• Excellent for a category $$$$ $2130+ per renter ••• Great $$$ $1650- $2129 •• Average $$ $1350- $1649 RATINGS • Below average $ < $1350 * Prices subject to change and may vary signifcantly by room type
Property Type Rating Price Range Most PopularBest for PetsBest for FamiliesManagementAmenities Value Social Safety
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535 North Michigan Avenue Condo 9.1 $$$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
5514 S. Blackstone Ave Apt 7.7 $$ •••• •• •• •• •••
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Algonquin Apartments Apt 6.7 $$ • •• •• ••• ••
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** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
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Property Type Rating Price Range Most PopularBest for PetsBest for FamiliesManagementAmenities Value Social Safety AMLI Lofts Apt 8.7 $$$$ ••• •••• •• ••• •••• Aviation Lofts Apt 9.0 $$$ • •• •••• ••• •• Burnham Pointe Apt 7.8 $$$ •• ••• •• •••• •• Campus Court Apartments Apt 8.0 $ •• • ••• • •• Century Tower Condo 8.0 $$ ••• •• •• •••• •••• City Hyde Park Apt 9.0 $$$ ••• ••• ••• •• ••• Coast At Lakeshore East Apt 9.0 $$$$ •••• •••• •• •••• ••• East Park Tower Apt 7.3 $ • •• •• •• •• Regents Park Apt 8.5 $$ • •• • ••• •• SKY55 Apt 8.7 $$ ••• •••• •••• •••• ••• Shelbryne Apt 8.3 $ •• ••• ••• ••• ••• Solstice on the Park Apt 9.5 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• The Blackwood Apt 9.0 $ •••• •• • ••• ••• The Flamingo Apt 8.0 $$ ••• •• •••• •• •• The Shoreland Apt 8.4 $$ •• ••• •• ••• ••• Twin Towers Apt 8.6 $ ••• •• •••• •• ••• Vue53 Apt 8.4 $$$ ••• ••• •• •• •• Windermere House Apt 7.0 $$ • •• •••• •• •• Wolf Point West Apt 9.4 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• •••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building. Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building. Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have consistent pricing/features. Building Quality Ratings Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and features can vary signifcantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality. Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics. Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent. Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene. Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
15 1st THE SHORELAND 35+ $$ PEOPLE MOST Hyde Park POPULAR Buildings with the most UChicago Law students
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Review by UChicago Law Student “I really like living in the Shoreland. I think the amenities What these buildings typically ofer: (particularly in-unit laundry) are great, and I like the social component of there being so many law students in the building. The front desk staf are warm and personable and maintenance Excellent location has been incredibly prompt whenever I needed them.” Reasonably-priced 2nd apartments REGENTS PARK 29+ $$ PEOPLE Solid amenities Kenwood
Review by UChicago Law Student “This building has a very high concentration of UChicago students. This, there are multiple buses that run between the building and campus. 172 picks you up in front of the building and drops you of in front of Booth. It’s also free for UChicago students! The rent in the building ranges between 1500 and 2000 for one bedroom depending on the foor and whether it is fully renovated. Beautiful view and very convenient. Steps away from Metra and Bus 6 to go downtown.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3rd $1,150 $1,400 $2,100 TWIN TOWERS 20+ $ PEOPLE Kenwood TOP 5
1st THE SHORELAND 35+ PEOPLE
nd PEOPLE 2 REGENTS PARK 29+ Review by UChicago Law Student “This building is incredibly clean with great management, close to the 172 and the 6 going downtown. Much better value than 3rd TWIN TOWERS 20+ PEOPLE most apartments and the place is continually being updated.”
4th 6022 S DREXEL AVE 15+ PEOPLE
5th BLACKSTONE VILLA 10+ PEOPLE
16 1st 320 E 21ST ST 9.8 $$ OVERALL HIGHEST South Loop RATING RATED Buildings with the best overall ratings
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Review by UChicago Law Student What the highest-rated properties typically ofer: “I love my apartment. It's a large loft in a family friendly neighborhood. I'm right by the lake, which is great for running, and the Metra, L-train and bus stops are all within walking distance.” High-end amenities Close proximity to work/ 2nd SOLSTICE ON THE PARK 9.5 school $$$$ OVERALL Hyde Park RATING Nearby stores/grocery Excellent management
Review by UChicago Law Student “Solstice is awesome! Can't beat the living situation here since the amenities are top-notch.”
3rd WOLF POINT WEST 9.4 $$$$ OVERALL River North RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR $1,400 $1,700 $2,450 TOP 5 Review by UChicago Law Student “The Apartment is great, from the amenities provided to a very st OVERALL helpful door & management staf. Because it is a new building 1 320 E 21ST ST 9.8 RATING with new appliances, I have not had to make any maintenance calls beyond the occasional request for a new light bulb. Probably paying a bit too much per square foot, but worth every nd OVERALL penny to live in such a fun area of Chicago." 2 SOLSTICE ON THE PARK 9.5 RATING
rd OVERALL 3 WOLF POINT WEST 9.4 RATING
4th 1001 SOUTH STATE OVERALL STREET 9.3 RATING
5th 535 NORTH MICHIGAN OVERALL AVENUE 9.1 RATING
17 1st 1001 SOUTH STATE STREET 9.9 $$$$ AMENITY BEST FOR South Loop RATING AMENITIES Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by UChicago Law Student What top amenity properties typically ofer: “I love this building. I was looking for a studio in South Loop and there are three diferent layouts. Big fan of the foor to ceiling windows and the building amenities made it worth it to me. Excellent outdoor pool with hot tub and TVs, game room, free printing, gym, etc. Also, the staf and management are super Great common spaces friendly and it is very close to the 2 and 6 buses in order to get down to Hyde Park quickly.” Convenient location Excellent management 2nd Newer construction AMLI LOFTS 9.7 $$$$ AMENITY South Loop, 850 S Clark St RATING
Review by UChicago Law Student “Amli Lofts is a nice building. The units themselves are nice if a bit noisy. It’s also nice to have a gym, pool, and other recreation areas in the building. Overall, however, I’d say the building isn’t as nice as you’d expect for the price. The elevators are constantly breaking, community upkeep isn’t performed when management says it will be (e.g. window cleaning), and there are occasional thefts of bikes or cars from the garages.” Studio 1 BR 2 BR $1,500 $1,850 $2,900 3rd WOLF POINT WEST 9.5 $$$$ AMENITY River North TOP 5 RATING
1st 1001 SOUTH STATE AMENITY STREET 9.9 RATING
nd AMENITY 2 AMLI LOFTS 9.7 RATING Review by UChicago Law Student “The whole experience of renting at Wolf Point West has been rd AMENITY 3 WOLF POINT WEST 9.5 RATING excellent. Carlton, my leasing agent, was so helpful in getting me into the perfect unit. I am in love with the design features and I couldn't ask for a better view! Defnitely worth the cost.” th AMENITY 4 NEMA CHICAGO 9.2 RATING
5th COAST AT LAKESHORE AMENITY EAST 9.0 RATING
18 1st THE FLAMINGO 9.5 $$ VALUE BEST FOR Hyde Park, 5500 S Shore Dr RATING VALUE Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by UChicago Law Student What top value properties typically ofer: “The Flamingo is across from the Shoreland, so it has the same perks as far as location goes (lake views, right by a 171 bus stop, huge park for pets, 57th St Beach, Promontory Point, etc.). However, The Flamingo is quite a bit cheaper, and the apartments, in my experience, tend to be much larger. Our Great price-to-space trade apartment has an updated kitchen with new appliances, of beautiful hardwood foors, awesome lake views, two huge walk- in closets in the bedroom, 2 more large storage closets, and a ton Good location of sunlight. If you are looking to save a few hundred bucks a month and have a large updated space with a ton of storage, Solid amenities and basic defnitely check out the Flamingo!" features 2nd 6022 S DREXEL AVE 9.2 $ VALUE Woodlawn RATING
Review by UChicago Law Student “This apartment has exceeded my expectations in almost every way: furniture is provided and it's only a short 8 mins walk to the law school. There's a jewel osco 2 mins away and the rent is only 800 dollars a month for a comfortable studio.” Studio 1 BR 2 BR $900 $1,000 $1,600 3rd 5222-38 S. DREXEL AVENUE 9.1 $ VALUE TOP 5 Hyde Park RATING
st VALUE 1 THE FLAMINGO 9.5 RATING
nd VALUE 2 6022 S DREXEL AVE 9.2 RATING
Review by UChicago Law Student rd 5222-38 S. DREXEL VALUE 3 9.1 RATING “The apartment complex has decent accommodations and is AVENUE reasonably priced if you are planning to split the cost with roommates. It is two blocks away from the 172 bus that drops of th VALUE right in front of the law school." 4 SOLSTICE ON THE PARK 9.0 RATING
th VALUE 4 TWIN TOWERS 9.0 RATING
19 1st THE SHORELAND $$ BEST FOR Hyde Park PET OWNERS Highest-rated properties for pet owners
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Review by UChicago Law Student What top properties for pet owners typically ofer: “Convenience! Free street parking is very accessible. 171 bus stop out front. Perfect for someone with pets. Great front desk staf”
Larger foorplans 2nd VUE53 $$$ Nearby parks and Hyde Park greenspace Flexible pet policies Great management
Review by UChicago Law Student “There's almost nowhere else in Hyde Park where you can have a washer/dryer in your apartment. The fact that it's located so close to Target, CVS, a cafe, and restaurants puts it over the top. Don't move here if you don't like a modern, industrial aesthetic. The concrete foors/ceilings could be a little bleak if you don't enjoy that look to begin with. I live in a north-facing unit, and I regret that I didn't rent sooner in order to get a south-facing one. It can be a bit dark for my taste, especially in the winter. The gym and common spaces are well-maintained, and I really appreciate the 24/7 doorman. It allows pets that are a certain size. It feels very safe, and you can pick up your packages at any time (usually without any wait).” Studio 1 BR 2 BR $1,000 $1,200 $1,950 3rd SHELBRYNE $ Hyde Park TOP 5
1st THE SHORELAND
2nd VUE53 Review by UChicago Law Student “It's cheap in both senses of the word, but allowing pets (for 3rd SHELBRYNE free!!!!) was what was most important for me. Pretty good management, no real problems yet.”
4th ALGONQUIN APARTMENTS
5th REGENTS PARK
20 Townhouses Smaller properties and how to fnd them
ABOUT TOWNHOUSES
Townhouses are apartments in older buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a townhouse usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Townhouses can be challenging to fnd because they tend to be or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers. more spacious than the apartment and Townhouse listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You condo units in high-rises. can fnd a townhouse by searching online listings, contacting a
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOUSE landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team who can help identify some options. CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a townhouse search Most UChicago Law students opt for larger properties in order to WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOUSE live closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That said, there are plenty of wonderful townhouses - be prepared to NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS visit more properties to fnd that perfect home, carefully examine the pros/cons, and move quickly if you fnd a unit you love. OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
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Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords previous tenants to fnd out about townhouses and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer returning deposits. what it may be like. lease. LANDLORD GRADES and the Renting Process
GRADE LANDLORD Understanding THE RENTING PROCESS A AMLI Residential If this is your frst time renting, here is a heads up on what the process is like: C+ Crescent Heights Application process You will be asked to fll out an application for an A+ Forest City apartment. Likely this will include an application fee ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you may have to provide alternate information - in the A+ Golub & Company absence of a social security number, bank accounts, etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your A+ Greystar information to approve you based only on your credit history and income. In the event where there are issues, a landlord may grant the application on the A Hyde Park Property Management condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease. After you're approved B- Mac Property Management A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up Magellan Property Management to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this A+ is more than normal. At the end of your lease and after you give proper notifcation that you are moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has A Peak Campus 30 days to return the security deposit at the end of the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in full if there are claimed damages to the property or A+ RMK Management Company other charges outstanding. What to look out for B TLC Management Co. Check for additional charges or obligations that could cost you more than the listed price of a property. This could include move-in/move-out fees, renters A+ The Habitat Company insurance requirements, condo fees, common electrical fees, etc. Defnitely ask about what previous electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to research the landlord and management company Landlord Grades before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any Grades were assigned to landlords by using a specifc questions, feel free to reach out to us at combination of management ratings and overall [email protected]. ratings for the properties they manage.
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