Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,784 - $3,385
Studio - 2 Beds
Cloisters
5801-5811 S Dorchester Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60637
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
1,040 - 1,290 sq ft
Cloisters
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Highlights
- Premier Transit Location
- Elevator
About Cloisters
Live on campus and walk to your classroom, office or lab. Apartments in The Cloisters have been coveted by generations of UChicago faculty and students. The neo-gothic architecture and sophisticated interiors (in excellent condition) provide the quintessential UChicago experience. Apartment sizes range from large 1-bedroom suites to 6-bedroom homes with formal dining rooms, fireplaces, sitting parlors. Semi-private elevators and small courtyard provide a boutique apartment community experience. The smartest renters live at The Cloisters. Literally. More Nobel laureates have called Cloisters their home than any other apartment building in the world.
Cloisters is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60637 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Built-In Shelves
- Cats allowed
- City View
- Dogs Allowed
- Extra Storage Available
- Gas Stove
- Lake View
- Parking Available
- Renovated Bathroom
- Renovated Kitchen
- Resident Lounge
- Video Intercom
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Package Service
Lounge
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Lounge
Apartment Features
- Intercom
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
5801-5811 S Dorchester Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60637
Bordering Washington Park to the East, Hyde Park is a popular and culturally diverse South Side community. Lush, spacious parks and the University of Chicago campus dominate the neighborhood. Although there is a wide selection of luxury communities, there are many apartments and rental houses that are surprisingly affordable, attracting students, faculty, staff, and any renters looking for a good deal.
This small park-like neighborhood is rich with history. Hyde Park is home to one of Chicago’s most famous landmarks: The Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Hyde Park was also home to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, several Nobel Prize winners, and former President Barack Obama. The neighborhood is surrounded by beautiful green spaces, lush foliage, and lakefront parks with small beaches. Midway Plaisance Park is a long stretch of parkland with sports facilities and an outdoor skating rink.
Learn more about living in Hyde Park
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Hyde Park | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,126 | $1,665 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,663 | $2,057 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,448 | $2,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,668 | $3,124 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi |
Cloisters is within 6 minutes or 0.3 mile from University of Chicago. It is also near Ill. Inst. of Technology and Chicago State University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
610 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
2,223 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
2,161 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Cottage Grove Station, located 1.4 miles from Cloisters. Cloisters is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.6 miles or 17 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 25.7 miles or 41 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.6 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 41 min | 25.7 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
-Airport
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Cloisters.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Cloisters has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Midway Plaisance Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Museum of Science and Industry
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Jackson Park
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Washington Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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South Shore Cultural Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
Cloisters has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Midway Plaisance Park, Museum of Science and Industry, and Jackson Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
Cloisters has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is The University of Chicago Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 49 min | 33.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 56 min | 37.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 66 min | 42.1 mi |
Cloisters has 3 military bases within 42.1 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 33.3 miles away and a 49 minute drive.
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5801-5811 S Dorchester Ave
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